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Re: Under carpeting

To: "Glenn Cummins" <rglenn@netdoor.com>, "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>, "Michel R. Gagne" <mgagne@unc.edu>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Under carpeting
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 09:58:38 -0700
References: <v03130301b7b2c671071c@[209.24.235.27]> <003001c130aa$5b41d860$dd64a8c0@wlox.com>
I have this in my Sprite.  It is very pricey, but it does work.  It
virtually eliminates the resonance you get from the unibody construction on
the road.  It mainly works to cut down on road noise, it doesn't have any
effect on heat transfer.  It works best if you cover the entire interior,
and the trunk, but you don't have to, just make  sure you cover at least a
part of every metal panel, doors included.  JC Whitney sells a product
similar to Dynamat, which works quite well.  It is a bit heavier, and stinks
to high heaven, but since we've got convertibles, the aroma dissipates
within a couple of weeks.

Greg Gowins
'69 Sprite
Dublin, CA

----- Original Message -----
From "Glenn Cummins" <rglenn at netdoor.com>
To: "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; "Michel R. Gagne"
<mgagne@unc.edu>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: Under carpeting


> Anyone ever use "Dynamat?" I know its pricey, but I've heard a few people
> who swear by it.  Any comments?
>
> Glenn C.
> '74 Midget
>
> >After that, if you wnat more sound deadening, there are
> > thin undercarpet matting you can get from carpet stores. It is quite
> > inexpensive and made of synthetic fibers so they are less likely to rot
if
> > they get wet. The other choice is the foil backed  sound/heat insulation
> > stuff, but it's pricy.
> >
> > Gerard



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