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Re: [British-cars] Soundproofing

To: "johnomg \(John Olman\)" <johnomg@aol.com>,<british-cars@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [British-cars] Soundproofing
From: Lee <racergt@xmission.com>
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:16:59 -0700
How heavy is this stuff?

At 01:09 PM 11/4/2009, johnomg \(John Olman\) wrote:
>DYNAMAT is the way to go.  Funny that you should be posting on
>soundproofing... Today I opened my third box of Dynamat Extreme, which I am
>applying to 3 cars: 2000 4Runner, MINI Cooper S, Morris Minor.  The
>interesting thing is that it's not only the engine and road noise that is
>reduced, but the car just feels more solid and substantial... and more fun
>to drive.  The Morris Traveller normally feels like you're in a snare drum
>rattling down the road. With Dynamat in the doors and floor, it feels like a
>new car.  When I get up the energy, I'm going to remove the headliner and
>install Dynamat covered with a 1/4 inch thick layer of Dynaliner foam.
>
>Dynamat might seem expensive, but shop around the internet and ebay for some
>good prices.  I'm not sure that Eastwood offers much of a discount.  Sure,
>there's always something cheaper, but if you're going to take the time to
>strip out your car, you may as well use the best.  I think the cheap stuff
>works to some extent, and those who use it seem to convince themselves that
>their results are superior without ever experiencing Dynamat.  For the real
>test, drive a few cars that have been soundproofed and decide for yourself
>which product is better.
>
>Oh, don't overlook that the Dynamat/Dynaliner combo on the firewall, floors,
>and tunnel virtually eliminates ALL that heat on your legs and feet.
>
>Check out this interview with Jay Leno:
>http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/dynamat/
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: british-cars-bounces@autox.team.net
>[mailto:british-cars-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Mason
>Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 3:23 PM
>To: british-cars@autox.team.net
>Subject: [British-cars] Soundproofing
>
>Many years ago I used some Dynamat (<http://www.dynamat.com, also 
>sold>http://www.dynamat.com, also sold
>by Eastwood) or similiar to quiet a rattly Little British Car.
>
>I need some again.  Is there anything that people have used for
>damping vibrating sheet metal that they can recommend?  The Dynamat is
>pretty pricey, so I'm hesitant to just take a gamble without some more
>opinions.
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