Mike Mercury
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Mike Mercury
Mike, I did the trunk soundproofing per your instructions. The self stick material feature makes a big difference. It was not as hard as I thought it would be. Having a verte makes it a lot easier to access the carpet. It made a significant difference in the sound from the trunk, so the floorboards are next. The headers do sound loud through the floor. Just a warning to anyone doing this. The foil will give you a nasty paper cut. Pat to stick, don't drag your hand. Good site, thanks http://mikemercury.home.att.net/ :steering:
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Re: Mike Mercury (jfpilla)
Tim,
Read jfpillas' posting on the CF, and reviewed your WEB site.
I would like to do the mod (interior noise reduction) and do have a question or two, and would really like your input:
1. How do you remove, and reinstall, the carpet?
2. After the insulation is installed, is there any issue with the clearance of the 'snaps' that are used for the floor mats?
As a note, next week I am installing Kens' (Vette Essentials) interior, and since the seats must be removed for this activity, your mod would be worth while at the same time.
Many thanks,
Dennis (AC54ME)
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Read jfpillas' posting on the CF, and reviewed your WEB site.
I would like to do the mod (interior noise reduction) and do have a question or two, and would really like your input:
1. How do you remove, and reinstall, the carpet?
2. After the insulation is installed, is there any issue with the clearance of the 'snaps' that are used for the floor mats?
As a note, next week I am installing Kens' (Vette Essentials) interior, and since the seats must be removed for this activity, your mod would be worth while at the same time.
Many thanks,
Dennis (AC54ME)
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Re: Mike Mercury (AC54ME)
1. Remove the trunk lights, unscrew the cargo net holders( just turn them, no tools needed), pop the trunk hinge covers. The carpet is inserted under a lip. Tug hard and pay attention to how the pieces fit for reinstall, which is easier than removal. You have a verte which is an advantage since you can work from above the top lid. Please don't drag your fingers, pat to adhere.
2. No issue other than pushing hard the first time.
Where's Tim?(MM) :flag
2. No issue other than pushing hard the first time.
Where's Tim?(MM) :flag
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Re: Mike Mercury (jfpilla)
jfpilla
hey, thanks guy. :bb
If my goal was to deaden a high powered car stereo system... I might have went with the more expensive products. But the less expensive offerings do seem to work well in reducing common driving noises.
Curious if you did the entire carpeted areas or just the rear portion?
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 1:30 PM 4/4/2003]
hey, thanks guy. :bb
If my goal was to deaden a high powered car stereo system... I might have went with the more expensive products. But the less expensive offerings do seem to work well in reducing common driving noises.
Curious if you did the entire carpeted areas or just the rear portion?
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 1:30 PM 4/4/2003]
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Re: Mike Mercury (jfpilla)
come to think of it, I wore latex gloves (no jokes please!!!) when I did the initial project.
But I always wear those disposable latex gloves with almost any and every project. I buy them by the box-full from Harbor Freight. I guess they may have protected me... but I didn't know it.
-ouch-
since you have a Vert, I would be very interested if the cockpit deadening does any better than the rear area. Since the Coupe is a giant sounding-board in the back, that area appreciated the sound proofing more than the cockpit. You may just notice the same gains in the front area as you did in the rear.
Please let us know.
BTW, don't you have a few silk gloves in the house you could use? :bb :lol:
But I always wear those disposable latex gloves with almost any and every project. I buy them by the box-full from Harbor Freight. I guess they may have protected me... but I didn't know it.
-ouch-
since you have a Vert, I would be very interested if the cockpit deadening does any better than the rear area. Since the Coupe is a giant sounding-board in the back, that area appreciated the sound proofing more than the cockpit. You may just notice the same gains in the front area as you did in the rear.
Please let us know.
BTW, don't you have a few silk gloves in the house you could use? :bb :lol:
