I made my own it looks factory and it cost me less than 15.00. I get compliments on it all the time. 400.00 or even 99.00 is waaay to steep for me. Makes no sense Just my .02

 

Let's keep it civil gentlemen. No partition pissing matches please. Thanks for those who have repled with the info.

 

The foam unit which is less money will accomplish the misson. sound deadning. I got the wood based one simply because I am going to mount two more bose speakers and needed a solid mounting base. the finish was exceptional with identical matching material, I even had a choice of 3 OEM GM badges, through a site sponsor. But if you have no plans to do this - DO NOT TAKE THE WEIGHT PENALTY!!!!!! This unit is heavy.

Good Luck

 

We have partitions too help your noise - Prices start at $199-$359.00

We have discontinued - (Cargo net Partitions) I lost my web designer so I cannot make any changes too it,But you can call anytime to talk about all the models we have.


Ace,I do not recall ever speaking with you about an order.I find it is hard to be rude too someone when we have never spoken.

We do not ship overseas.I am sorry if that is an inconvience to you.

We have sold over 2500 units in a little under 3 years to just Hardtop and Z06 owners, and have only had 1 fellow back in late 2001 say that his carpet in his brand new 2002 Z06 did not match our partition.We made a change in material to the partition and have not looked back since.

There are many people that have attempted to copy our design out there in internet land,I have bought from all of them and will not comment on their quality as that is not my place.

We are commited to making the best possible partition available,Our efforts have paid off .



Thanks
Andy Mages
www.zo6parts.com
214-228-8782 cst

" IS IT GOOD ENOUGH,THE CUSTOMER WILL DECIDE"

 

Here is the most reputable vendor I have .



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=966910

 

I made two partitions using sound boards. I doubled 1/2 inch sound board to make a 1 inch partition. The sound board is a lot lighter than fiber board and is better designed to muffle the sound. The cost of both boards totaled about $50 and I selected material of my choice. The reason to make your own is not to save money, but avoid adding unnecessary weight in the car. And sound board is more efficient.

 

how come the makers dont use sound board?????

 

Standing in a Home Depot it is easy to tell the great weight difference between fiber board and sound board. Fiber board is much sturdier and perhaps some of the manufacturers wanted the sturdiness. Sound board is used in speaker systems, so I have been told, and is manufactured to muffle sound.
It was very easy to select fabric of my choice (one I made is made of fake fur, the other from a material that looks like carpet although it is much softer and more luxuriant). I chose black, but some of you have designed special interiors and can choose a fabric to match.
Sewing the fabric on the sound board was easy. With a luxuriant fabric you can even staple the fabric across the sound board to make it tighter and the staples are hidden by the fabric. But I was careful when I sewed and my fabric is tight anyway. If you stitch it along the outer edges of the sound board the stitches are hidden when the partition is in place.
I like a stereo and my car sounded like the back hatch was open when I drove it. The sound board made a world of difference. I've since added four Eclipse 6" 2-way speakers, an Eclipse 4 channel amp, one 10" JL audio subwoofer, and an alpine 6-cd changer with adapter so I use in-dash controls. I know I am exaggerating some, but it seems as good as my 5.1 dolby digital system at home. The subwoofer is in the right rear and the bass comes through the partition loud and clear. I'm getting a wider range of highs and far more clarity. In the enclosed space of the Z it is fantastic.
The partition was probably my most important mod. E-mail me if you decide to make one and want assistance. As I say, chooosing your own interior design may make it worth the half day's effort to purchase materials and do the work. By the way, the sound board cuts like butter in comparison to fiber board.

 

Sound board does not have the same density that HDF(HIGH DENSITY FIBERBOARD).

Soundboard was designed to be used in conjunction with sheetrock layered between the studs in a home too reduce ringing and sound transmission.
Sound board is lightweight ,But is not dense.

A well built partition should be as dense as possible for it to be effective,We have seen and tested some of the others that use foam as their entire partition.These do not hold a candle too any rigid partition.

There is also a safety factor involved:If you have any items in the trunk that could possibly fly forward in the event of an accident,Foam is not going to hold it in the trunk.A well designed partition should have some sort of safety mounts,Full velcro will not work,Nor will a good press fit.

 

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You make some interesting points, but you start out discussing sound board and end up making most of the comparisons to foam. I don't disagree with you comments on foam and decided against it because of the sturdiness factor. I relied on a salesperson to identify the merits of muffling sound using a sound board and a fiber board so I am not in a position to dispute your comments about the quality of each. The sound board is much, much lighter and was stated to be of higher quality in muffling sounds.
I can dispute your comments about velcro. A small strip at the two upper ends of the partition have held the board in place whereas, as you say, hoping the tight fit would hold did not do the job. In an accident some objects in the back may fly forward, but they are unlikely to hurt someone sitting in either seat. The partition itself will not go forward unless it is in pieces and again is unlikely to hit a person unless you are leaning over the console.
I can say that the 1" sound board partition made a world of difference in eliminating rear noise. I can say nothing about fiber board since I've never used it. The sound board was lighter and easier to partition and I've tried to keep unnecessary weight out of my car. I can say that two sound board partitions, self-made are much less expensive ($40 total) and that the fabrics I chose are much nicer looking than the carpeted fabrics I have seen advertised (IMO of course). For those who are decorating the interior fabric can be chosen to suit anyone's taste which is a major plus to some.
In position you cannot see the stitches I made and I was careful to sew it tightly. The fabric I chose is plush and it hides the stitches anyway. I am retired and enjoyed the project, but there are some who would prefer the convenience of purchasing a commercial partition.
I do wish to make it clear that I have no familiararity with your partition and again I am relying on sales people, like you, to discuss the quality of sound board and fiber board. Some people say that they are happy with the foam, but I have a 20 pound dog who rides behind me and I was afraid her weight might go through the foam when I accelerated, but I have no evidence that the foam would not support her weight.
It is nice that the market offers many options, such as your partition, but in making my own I was able to reduce the weight and customize the appearance of the partition. I appreciate your efforts to make your product available and your willingness to discuss the adantages and disadvantages of the choices we have.

 

It looks like blko1z has alot more torque,horsepower,noise than a stock Z06.Added weight in the rear of the car just over the tires might be to his advantage.....

If I tried too market a partition made of sound board,I would get thrown under the bus so fast it would make your head spin.

Maybe for the do it your self guy it is easier and more available.

 

Now you've stretched it a bit too far. The partition does not get placed over the rear tires, and you're trying to make an argument that more weight is better. Good luck. You are also trying to claim that the denser a material is the better it is at suppressing noise and I doubt that this is true. You are trying to sell your partition and I am not trying to sell anything. I would certainly suggest that before someone takes your word or mine, either regarding the density factor or the added weight increasing the acceleration of a Z that they seek the input of someone else. You are attempting to market your partition as the best of all possible choices and life is not that way. There are advantages and disadvantages of your decision and I am only attempting to mention this on the forum. I am not trying to market my partitions.