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The sound deadening arrived on Saturday. However I'm still collecting parts so i can do all the sound deadening and some small audio upgrades in one hit. Then its just getting the free time to do it all nicely :)

Hahah, totally not what i meant. I mean NVH has moved on since then and auto manufactures go to greater cost and better lengths to make a vehicle more refined now than they did 16 years ago. :D

True, Having said that, they're rattly French tin because they're 16 years old and were built for pennies. I think some significant improvement can be had for a little work without adding a heap of weight. 10-15kg of various materials back in it should make a decent enough change i hope. All...

We discussed the MLV too but decided to see how we get on with the above first. I think 90% of my noise is tailgate/back end from the exhaust anyway, plus tyres. Engine noise is pretty good.

Okay so I've been talking to the chaps at deadening.co.uk and they have recommended similar to the above. I explained i wanted to try and make a significant improvement in cabin NVH quality with the least additional weight as possible. They went through various options of deadening and...

Looks good @robmuns. what closed cell foam did you use? I’m suprised to hear you say it’s not night & day, as I’d expect for that amount to see a significant reduction in cabin noise.

I think my main resonance is the tailgate. I’ve tried many things over time to improve it, and each time I have managed to do so, sometimes it would last and other times it would return. The rest of the car is pretty good to be fair and after having a proper listen last night on my way home...

Nothing goes where the stock rear spring is, they're redundant when you run a full coilover such as an AST.

I agree, i think its a totally psychological thing. Unless you do a radical weight change or significant unsprung change, you wont notice it anyway. Wheel weights i can feel, my seats i never did notice as you say.

I've dumped some weight with the Pole positions and rear bench so dont mind adding some back in. I think even if i were to put 20kg in (Which is WAY OTT) the benefits in comfort vs the detriment of weight would be worth it.

Perfect Louis, exactly what im thinking. Ive been reading that a closed cell foam over the top as a decoupling layer takes it to another level again. Would you say it was worthwhile doing?

Yes it will be calculated where they can add the least amount of product for the most reduction in NVH. My car runs no back seats as i just prefer the appearance but all carpet and trim remain. So i was thinking about doing door skins, rear qtrs, full boot and tailgate plus under the rear bench etc.

Superb response Dan, that's exactly the kind of feedback i was hoping to hear. Do you remember what brand you used? I don't mind adding a little weight, but obviously not wanting to go mental. From what im reading, a 2 layer system of butyl with a secondary foam overlay seems to be the way to go.

Agreed it has some... but like all cheap hatchbacks like these, quality NVH costs money and manufacturers aren't too happy about spending it on cars this cheap. lol. Im just wondering if any of the more modern butyl/foam suppressors that are now available might go some way to adding a little...

So I'm guessing there are still a good few of us who use their Clios on the road and even some like me that use it as a daily driver. A couple of threads recently have gotten me thinking into adding some (reasonably) lightweight sound deadening to try and make the little Clio a bit more refined...

They sure do. 😎

Tried asking AST?

They're £210 on Car Audio Centre, I've just ordered them from Dynamic Sounds for £158 delivered. Now to investigate sound deadening that doesn't weigh the same as the sun.

So if the crossovers were connected at the ISO lead, the OEM wiring to the doors would be used to power the mid drivers in the doors but then id run new cables from the crossovers just for the tweeters?

In my case i could just add the crossovers in the existing ISO lead couldnt i? Where is the wiring split for the OEM mids/tweeters?

No worries dude, anything i can help with then let me know. :)

So @mikeh Have you had to run new wiring into the doors from the crossovers or have you used all the oem wiring? Tempted by this now.

Had mine on a while now. Nick had it made with custom straight cut brushed tips. Sounds the best if any I’ve heard and fit/quality for the money is the best you’ll find. I’ve got the cat derestriction kit for MOT time but runs a full decat the rest of the time.

The PhillipM/Grams mounts made a significant improvement in NVH and resonation coming through the flat boot floor. Superb but of kit and a complete fit/forget item. 👌🏼

Not a tool as such, but im sure I’m not the only one who has struggled for a decent pliers rack that will cope with spring loaded pliers. You usually can’t stand them up as they ping open and prevent the drawer from opening/closing properly. All I can find are those metal “dishes” racks from the...

I want pre and post ringpiece rinser photos :D

I do 250/300 miles a week just for work so the Clio gets hammered. Im just terrified of the salt eating it away. Im waiting on @Yorkshire Pudding to give me the gold seal on his new undercrackers rinser so i can get one on the way :D

I Use Bilt Hamber and it doesn't really foam up that much. But if you read up on them, many are designed not to foam that much. Meh

I washed the sodding thing 3 times last week to try and keep the salt at bay :(

Can't remember, would have been either Carpro Reload or Sonax BSD, as thats all i tosh on it in the winter. Ha