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Has anyone used a sound deadening material such as Fat Mat inside the panels of their TR. Now I know there will be alot of noise in the car being that the top will usually be down but I'm wondering if it will have less rattles and be less tinny sounding if the material is installed on the floors and doors. Pros and cons for such a product???
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Rusty - do an Advanced Search on the term "sound deadening" and/or FatMat. You'll find dozens of threads and discussions about it, in *all* the car forums.
Here's a thread from a few days ago:
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/534217/1
I used the HomeDepot "bubble wrap" insulation under my carpet on my TR3, but mostly for heat insulation. You'll get less "body noise" if things are tightened up, rather than relying insulating materials, especially on an open top car.
Tom
Here's a thread from a few days ago:
https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/534217/1
I used the HomeDepot "bubble wrap" insulation under my carpet on my TR3, but mostly for heat insulation. You'll get less "body noise" if things are tightened up, rather than relying insulating materials, especially on an open top car.
Tom
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Rusty, there's a lot of good material out there.
Just be absolutely sure you use a fire-resistant material. You do NOT want something flammable sitting under your, umm, sensitive parts. :wink:
Read the labels, ask the vendors. Get fire-resistant.
Just be absolutely sure you use a fire-resistant material. You do NOT want something flammable sitting under your, umm, sensitive parts. :wink:
Read the labels, ask the vendors. Get fire-resistant.
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Rusty,
I used Fatmat in a Porsche a few years ago. I bought it as a cheaper alternative to Dynamat. My only problem with it was that it tended to come unstuck from vertical panels. Over time it would slowly curl away from the panel. Some adhesive in addition to the material itself might help, or better prep of the surface. Of course once its not bonded firmly to the panel any deadening is nil.
John
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I used Fatmat in a Porsche a few years ago. I bought it as a cheaper alternative to Dynamat. My only problem with it was that it tended to come unstuck from vertical panels. Over time it would slowly curl away from the panel. Some adhesive in addition to the material itself might help, or better prep of the surface. Of course once its not bonded firmly to the panel any deadening is nil.
John
Carbondale, IL
I personally use it on the floor pans, front fire wall and inner doors. John's point about making sure it is well attached is a good one.
My take is that it make a car "feel" more solid and allows the good noises to come through, others have been disappointed. Tom's idea about going through the past posts is a great one, lots of good info and before/after experiences there.
What ever you decide to do take lots of pictures and keep us posted.
My take is that it make a car "feel" more solid and allows the good noises to come through, others have been disappointed. Tom's idea about going through the past posts is a great one, lots of good info and before/after experiences there.
What ever you decide to do take lots of pictures and keep us posted.
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I thought the Dynamat and FatMat was just too expensive, so I found this....
Sound proofing
I haven't finished installation but the test piece I stuck on grabbed real good.
Bud
Sound proofing
I haven't finished installation but the test piece I stuck on grabbed real good.
Bud
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The stuff Bud references looks like it will block some sound - like the pads used under car hoods, rather than just reduce the "ringing" of the sheet metal. There is probably a place for each type of material, if you like to experiment.
John
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