Soundproofing

[CircularOnline]

Hi so I have been looking around for some soundproofing and would like your opinions if possible.

I have a large sub in the car and I have noticed a few rattles on the exterior side trims and considering investing in some soundproofing

I am not entirely spilling with coin so I was looking at a cheap but effective way I have seen some soundproofing on ebay such as this... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RATTLEMATT-x-20-SHEETS-Car-Audio-Sound-Deadening-Proofing-Sheets-Pads-Panels-/300894542405?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item460eb65a45

 

[Mikeyjp]

yeah that should get the job done

 

[bionic]

i would buy that if i was you it seems they messed up on the price
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[Matt e]

this works in the same way, plus it works out cheaper

​ I've got it in my car

http://www.screwfix.com/p/flashing-tape-100mm-x-10m/94496

 

[bionic]

this works in the same way, plus it works out cheaper

​ I've got it in my car

http://www.screwfix.com/p/flashing-tape-100mm-x-10m/94496

how much did 1 roll cover mate as ive seen a few people say use this but it doesn't seem like u get alot i used a few packs of silent coat which is 25x40cm and u get 20 sheets but it does cost £45 posted but i find its well worth it

 

[Matt e]

it was enough to do my boot floor and double up in a few places

that stuff above from ebay is only 4m long all together, screwfix is 10m

 

[bionic]

it was enough to do my boot floor and double up in a few places

that stuff above from ebay is only 4m long all together, screwfix is 10m

they sell one that is 22.5cm wide by 10 meters that would probs be better then the 10cm version

 

[matt911]

I was going to make a new thread about vibrations, might as well jack yours.

Going to buy pressed plates but worrying about number plate vibrations etc. Im using a sub but its not been installed in my clio yet.

Do these sheets work best?

 

[bionic]

I was going to make a new thread about vibrations, might as well jack yours.

Going to buy pressed plates but worrying about number plate vibrations etc. Im using a sub but its not been installed in my clio yet.

Do these sheets work best?

sound deadening does help with road noise and vibrations but your numberplate wont help atall what i done was tiger sealed mine on lol you dont have to do that just get some more number plate tabs and stick them around and in the middle of the plate you should be fine

 

[matt911]

Cheers pal

 

[CircularOnline]

May pop down to screwfix tomorrow and have a look cheers mate

 

[CircularOnline]

So I have ordered those rattlemats for £8. I am going to go down to Screwfix tomorrow and get some Flashing Tape and do a comparison video and post it here so people can see the results

 

[Pistachio]

So I have ordered those rattlemats for £8. I am going to go down to Screwfix tomorrow and get some Flashing Tape and do a comparison video and post it here so people can see the results

Brilliant. I'm after some sound proofing myself

 

[bionic]

that case you will need some silent coat for the comparison video i have a feeling the rattle matt and obviously the flashing tape is the same stuff

 

[CircularOnline]

that case you will need some silent coat for the comparison video i have a feeling the rattle matt and obviously the flashing tape is the same stuff

Yeah they sent the rattle matt and all they have done is gone screwfix and chopped it into segments and claimed its a NEW product on the market so I asked for a refund and said Im keeping the product so they did for falsely advertising a fake product as a NEW one lol. But I have had a MASSIVE improvement with just the flashing tape I will take a few pictures and a video tomorrow. I done the rear wheel wells, in the boot the spare wheel bucket, the boot door and plastic trim on the boot door, both rear side panels and under the rear seats oh and the plastic trim on the exterior =) I tried to undo the front doors and it was tricky and ended up slicing my finger so left them alone lol.

 

[Gally]

So that flashing tape actually works? I'm loking into some proper sound deadining but that dynamat stuff is fortunes.

The flashing tape just looks quite thin etc. I'm looking for it to work properly. Good price for so much though.

 

[bionic]

well if you need a hand with removing the door cards let me know since it seems you live in the same area as me

 

[CircularOnline]

well if you need a hand with removing the door cards let me know since it seems you live in the same area as me

Yeah mate most likely next month however nothing in the front seems to rattle I will do it for the full effect anyway. Plus I have the roof to do too. Going to get some projector lights and new grille next month before CSS

So that flashing tape actually works? I'm loking into some proper sound deadining but that dynamat stuff is fortunes.

The flashing tape just looks quite thin etc. I'm looking for it to work properly. Good price for so much though.

I thought that at first I was like ahh this stuff is not going to do nothing but as me and my pal were sticking it down, I gave the exterior rear panels a knock and they sounded much 'fuller' ? was less echo in the tapping and reduced the hollow sound. I have done the boot with 2 layers around the boot door and side wheel wells. I had used 2 large rolls from Screwfix going to buy another 2 later on its about £15 a roll and for £30 it makes a very noticeable difference. EDIT: It don't smell either. Hot weather does not make it smell too.

 

[Gally]

Thanks mate. I'll pick some up.

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

I might pick some up once I have my new car, cheers for the review!

 

[CircularOnline]

Here is a video guys (WARNING HEADPHONE USERS) You can hear the difference with the Flashing tape compared to the front door not being done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuuXm0thN48

 

[bionic]

:S i think my car will shock you as on mine all you hear is thump lol

 

[CircularOnline]

:S i think my car will shock you as on mine all you hear is thump lol

LOL well considering I got so much done for £30 for a mid range sub and system this does the job nicely for everyday use and on par with some things out there. You going to CSS? The convoy at lakeside?

 

[bionic]

LOL well considering I got so much done for £30 for a mid range sub and system this does the job nicely for everyday use and on par with some things out there. You going to CSS? The convoy at lakeside?

i dont know what css is mate and if its a clio club meet i defo wont be liked lol

 

[Dink]

i used dynamat extreme in my clio and it was expensive it was very good

only needed 1 layer tops for my mild-ish install

 

[l33th3tr33]

My front door cards are the only thing that rattles, should I do the inner skin only or could I get away with only doing the areas where the card contacts the door?

 

[bionic]

My front door cards are the only thing that rattles, should I do the inner skin only or could I get away with only doing the areas where the card contacts the door?

try using the closed cell foam that should reduce the rattles of trim panels
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[CircularOnline]

i dont know what css is mate and if its a clio club meet i defo wont be liked lol

LOL why is that?

 

[bionic]

LOL why is that?

i like loud music im far from into the light weight cars erm my car is scratched to hell and needs a respray lol plus i set of alot of car/building alarms :S

 

[BoatNonce]

It's alright, you can provide the music.

From 4 miles away.

 

[john182rs]

Hold on, your buying sound deadening to stop exterior trim panels from rattling?

Take the trim panel off and put some draft excluder on the inside (sticky backed foam tape) then put the panel back on.

You dont need to go gun ho on covering every panel to stop the rattles. Sound deadening does not need 50% or more to stop the panel, sound proofing does though but then its cheaper to use cloud9 matting to do the same job.

I bionic is running big power but he will need more coverage for that, I am running a 1200RMS sub and it runs fine without total coverage.

 

[bionic]

It's alright, you can provide the music.

From 4 miles away.

lmao i don't think the people in near would like it though haha

 

[bionic]

Hold on, your buying sound deadening to stop exterior trim panels from rattling?

Take the trim panel off and put some draft excluder on the inside (sticky backed foam tape) then put the panel back on.

You dont need to go gun ho on covering every panel to stop the rattles. Sound deadening does not need 50% or more to stop the panel, sound proofing does though but then its cheaper to use cloud9 matting to do the same job.

I bionic is running big power but he will need more coverage for that, I am running a 1200RMS sub and it runs fine without total coverage.

i wish 50% would help but not even 100% coverage helps very expensive hobby but i still get a grin when i see the shock on peoples faces when they hear the car and feel it go past them

 

[CircularOnline]

i wish 50% would help but not even 100% coverage helps very expensive hobby but i still get a grin when i see the shock on peoples faces when they hear the car and feel it go past them

LOL this is what I get when sitting at traffic lights. I have noticed a massive improvement in using that deadening, the bass sounds much richer. I used the flashing tape as it was handy and available without wait and it has worked so.

Bionic come mate will be a laugh =) only £7 and petrol there.

 

[CircularOnline]

Im going to be taking my camera that would make a awesome video LOL

 

[bionic]

Nah not for me mate