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05-21-2016, 10:50 PM
Ssparrow

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Originally Posted by Rovert

I used dynamat and dynaliner to sound deaden my car far a more quiet 12 hour highway run next week. Sound deadened the doors, rear quarter panel, and trunk with strategic placement. I only added about 2lbs extra to the car. So far road noise is very solid. It's hard to explain but it's just more peaceful. Exhaust sound is the same, and the doors close with authority and bass. There's no extra rattle and it just a thud then silence!

Totally agree on having a nice peaceful cabin. I'm in the process of trying to rid the cabin of rattles, man it is a pain, but it'll be worth it once i find them all!
05-22-2016, 12:45 AM
Rovert

I'll post a separate thread!
05-22-2016, 05:55 AM
ELCID86

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Originally Posted by Ssparrow

Totally agree on having a nice peaceful cabin. I'm in the process of trying to rid the cabin of rattles, man it is a pain, but it'll be worth it once i find them all!

I've been adding some deadening to mine also.
05-22-2016, 06:01 AM
BMWCurves

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Originally Posted by Rovert

I'll post a separate thread!

Appreciate it!
05-22-2016, 06:34 AM
anandoc

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Do you have any pics of where you placed your pads/liners? How many you used, etc?

+1

I would also like to see some pics etc. I am getting some rattles from the rear seats/doors area and would love to see where you guys are placing the dynamat sound deadening.
05-22-2016, 06:37 AM
ELCID86

What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

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Originally Posted by anandoc

+1

I would also like to see some pics etc. I am getting some rattles from the rear seats/doors area and would love to see where you guys are placing the dynamat sound deadening.

I've been using this product for a number of years. I use a combo of the RAAMmat and ensolite.

http://www.raamaudio.com/

Install hints. http://www.raamaudio.com/pages/How%252dTo.html
05-22-2016, 08:34 AM
Rovert

That is a really good website on how to tackle all panels. Wow.
05-22-2016, 02:15 PM
ELCID86

(Re)Fixed my loose back door window trim. The thread about sound deadening inspired me a bit too.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...0787bf9a83.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8e9cf577e9.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...56be229903.jpg

Also added a quart of oil.
05-22-2016, 02:54 PM
Rovert

What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

I remember driving around with the fuel pump cover off. There is a dramatic increase in sound coming from that and it's only minimized by that black metal plate. How does the car sound now?

Edit: Now that I see your rear seating sheet metal there are a lot of edges and creases to minimize resonance already. Did the extra sound deadening do much?
05-22-2016, 03:21 PM
ELCID86

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Originally Posted by Rovert

I remember driving around with the fuel pump cover off. There is a dramatic increase in sound coming from that and it's only minimized by that black metal plate. How does the car sound now?

Edit: Now that I see your rear seating sheet metal there are a lot of edges and creases to minimize resonance already. Did the extra sound deadening do much?

Having the back seat out makes a huge difference--much more cabin noise. Haven't driven it yet but I'm guess ing the two layers I put down will be better than the crumbly single layer of OE stuff that was there.