Subarian Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 OK, so I know it's not a big issue, but... Since I got my Legacy (originally intended to be an engine donor, but too nice to part out) and began driving it, I notice it's a lot quieter on the road. It seems like the GLs are especially noisier in transmitting road noise from the rear wheels. Has anyone used any kind of sound deadening material, and with what kind of success? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I did notice that the carpet in the bag of the Legacy I was checking out at the JY was thicker than in my GL. I used a bunch of soft foam bricks I scored at my work and stuffed all the holes in the back. Like where the jack goes and the little hatch under the carpet and wherever else I could stuff it. It helped, but I'm still thinking about putting something under the carpet. This stuff would be great, but it's not cheap. http://www.dynamat.com/products_automotive_dynaliner.html Or this http://www.b-quiet.com/vcomp.html Or a cheaper version http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_i_0/002-1297636-0200048?%5Fencoding=UTF8&keywords=sound%20deadening&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asound%20deadening%2Ci%3Aelectronics-aps&page=1 And then there's the old stand by carpet padding http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10101/s-10101/p-100000290826/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000290826/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000290826 http://www.wesellupholsterysupplies.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?search=yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7point62fmj Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 well in sound audio meets we would just pour in a few pounds of concrete in to the car.. probbaly wont work for your application but it sure kills sympathetic resanace (sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrickell Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I had a VW Fox, filled a bunch of cavities with the expandable foam, and it helped considerably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpingloyalekid Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 car sterio noise deadning materials worked wonders for me, eg. dynamat. goes any where in the car you want it quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Yeah you got to go Dynamat. The stuff works great. Well worth the price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 You get what you pay for with sound deadening. On the other hand when you go to apply it most caraudio guy will use at least two layers. That will cost you at least $200 with Dynamat. This is what I use http://www.fatmat.com/fatmat/bulk/100ft.htm It comes out to like 125 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hey, I thought it was just me and my old soob with the noise. Thought I had an error and repacked rear berrings with hight temp synthetic (I mean REALLY packed it). Now I've got a poor man's cadillac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix165 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 heheh, i undercoat for a living 2-3 coats of that will make even a dump truck quieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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