Date:         Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:29:16 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Soundproofing pix
Comments: To: Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu>
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Yah door seals make a big diff.

I had a partial leak at the leading edge of DS window. Sealing that helped.

I imagine if one wanted to help interior noise, (and add weight.....
not to mention resale value! --- ;^)  one could deaden all reflective
interior surfaces with some deep pile shag!

heh heh..... but seriously......

Has anyone put material on sheet metal of engine compartment to deaden
engine noise?

Or is that just adding more flammable material?

Neil.

On 6/28/07, Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote:
> >> > How much of a sound deadening/proofing difference
> >> does this stuff make?
>
> I put it along the wall behind the fridge/sink/etc and under/behind the
> rear bench seat.  Can't tell any difference when driving, but the
> difference is pretty obvious if you tap on the panel.  However, this is on
> an air cooled vanagon which does not have the seal on the leading edge of
> the front doors.  The wind noise at highway speeds is the largest source
> of noise at this point.
>
> I also put the stuff inside the doors.  Made no difference while driving,
> but made a HUGE difference when shutting the doors.  I still have a bunch
> of Fatmat waiting to be installed when I have time.
>
> jake
>


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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