Road Noise Insulation
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Re: Road Noise Insulation (Electron Eagle)
Many ways to skin the same cat... here is one of them:
mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 1:35 PM 12/24/2002]
mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 1:35 PM 12/24/2002]
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Road Noise Insulation (Electron Eagle)
I would try the Dynamat Xtreme... Suppose to be great stuff I got some for my ride and will be puttin it on soon... For stereo application though the road noise dosent bother me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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Re: Road Noise Insulation (Black_C5)
Yeah the Dynamat is supposed to be great stuff except for two problems (I believe):
1. Added weight. That stuff is very heavy.
2. Smell. Whatever tar compound used in this product may give off an odor in the heat of summer.
I'm sure more people will chime in. Mike Mercury's link is quite useful.
:seeya
1. Added weight. That stuff is very heavy.
2. Smell. Whatever tar compound used in this product may give off an odor in the heat of summer.
I'm sure more people will chime in. Mike Mercury's link is quite useful.
:seeya
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,683
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From: Austria
Re: Road Noise Insulation (Mike Mercury)
Many ways to skin the same cat... here is one of them:
mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 1:35 PM 12/24/2002]
mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 1:35 PM 12/24/2002]
But I´m too lazy to do that :lol:
Michael
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: La Jolla, CA
Re: Road Noise Insulation (Electron Eagle)
These materials are cheaper than Dynamat XTreme (which runs around $7.50 per sq. ft., retail):
http://www.soundproofing.org/sales/prices.html
On their prices, a "running ft" is actually 48" x 12" or 4 square feet. Starts at about $.95 per square foot. Lots of interesting info on that site.
As stated above, getting quieter (non-run flat) tires will help too.
http://www.soundproofing.org/sales/prices.html
On their prices, a "running ft" is actually 48" x 12" or 4 square feet. Starts at about $.95 per square foot. Lots of interesting info on that site.
As stated above, getting quieter (non-run flat) tires will help too.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 8,205
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Road Noise Insulation (Electron Eagle)
These are all good products. Add VB-2 from Cascade Electronics to your list. It is about 1/8 " thick, with adhesive backing and is easily cut to fit. It will add weight too. but it worked for me. :yesnod: :)
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From: McDonough GA
Re: Road Noise Insulation (carpe dm)
I followed the mikemercury MOD with the FrostKing insulation. It reduced road noise about 50%. It took me 3 hours to do just the rear of the vehicle myslef. I also built a partition out of 3/4" insulation and that cut the noise another 50%.
It's now much nicer to drive with the radio at lower volume but I could still stand to have it even quieter. I'll likely dump the run-flats when they die and replace 'em with regular tires.
It's now much nicer to drive with the radio at lower volume but I could still stand to have it even quieter. I'll likely dump the run-flats when they die and replace 'em with regular tires.