The whole kit and kaboodle for sound dampening...

Nukluk · 08-10-2009, 03:41 PM

I want to deaden the road noise in my 370z.

I'm thinking about going with this approach:

1) Cover the whole floor from firewall to trunk (including inside wheel wells) with Second Skin Damplifier Pro.

2 - maybe) I also thought about using Dynamat Xtreme, but want to keep my costs down (and Xtreme has eXtreme added costs). Originally I was thinking of covering every interior surface first with Xtreme (firewall to trunk, inside wheel wells, inside door panels, roof, etc). But maybe all that is not necessary for my purpose. Especially if I use the Second Skin.

For those that have used either or both, what are your thoughts? I'm hoping to keep expenses down, but still kill the road noise.

EDIT: Actually, I wanted to go with this, but grabbed the wrong links...
1) Luxury Liner Pro.
2) Maybe Damplifier Pro or Dynamat Xtreme.

Cool video on the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5E9m...eature=related

speedfreak28 · 08-10-2009, 07:14 PM

damplifier pro is actually thicker than dynamat extreme, its definately a better value however you will be fine using regular damplifier, its close to dynamat extreme. I would also apply a layer of Luxury liner on the floor as well. That will keep eliminate more road noise than just the damplifier. The damplifier is mainly to eliminate resonance. that along with luxury liner would quiet the vehicle substantially. feel free to pm me any questions< i have tons of experience with both products.

2fast4thelaw · 08-11-2009, 10:21 AM

I have used Rammat numerous times and find it superior to Dynamat and much cheaper. It doesent cut up your hands quite so bad and its more malible. It isnt as thick but a single layer is very effective and easy to apply and its thi9n enough that 2 layers where needed isnt total overkill.

I then apply ensolite, a thin foam fabric like material with spray adhesive and it absorbs even more noise. Its pretty cheap too.

RAAMaudio

HT Rambler · 08-11-2009, 04:37 PM

I did this on my 04 dodge ram, did it for sound only but in this car where road noise is high I will be doing it for both!!

Nukluk · 08-13-2009, 07:43 PM

I ordered enough Second Skin Damplifier Pro & Luxury Liner Pro to cover my Z, and then some. I'll probably have this done beginning the 31st (too much work & such until then).

100% of the inside (minus windows) will be coved in Damplifier Pro.
The floorboard & fender wells will be covered in Luxury Liner Pro.

Thanks much for all the advice, especially to Speedfreak28 who kindly took me under his wing via PMs.

speedoflife · 08-16-2009, 11:31 PM

Try to stay away from asphalt based tar-mats like FatMat. I have used FatMat before (50 sq. ft.) and it made my car smell horrible. It also melts in moderate temperatures. Dynamat is great, and I have used both the original and Xtreme with not much noticable difference. I would seriously recommend Second Skin. A great brand with amazing service. If you want some customer input, read here about Second Skin:
SSA Car Audio Forum -> Second Skin Audio

simota1 · 01-26-2010, 02:07 AM

is accumat good?

NYBladeZ · 01-26-2010, 08:53 AM

I've come to acknowledge that road noise is just a characteristic of the 370z, all that padding is going to add weight

cptspeed · 01-26-2010, 08:54 AM

I went cheap and used peel and seal roofing repair.

TipsZ · 01-26-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptspeed

I went cheap and used peel and seal roofing repair.

No smells? How much was the roofing stuff compared to the dynomat stuff?

Rhinetom · 01-26-2010, 02:46 PM

Wow. You might have found something here.

Division · 01-26-2010, 02:48 PM

<experience>
Wait till your car hits 120* inside in the summer and you can't figure out how to get the smell/sludge out.
</experience>

Needless to say, that car got sold in December.

ZKindaGuy · 01-26-2010, 03:28 PM

Have you determined how much weight gets added by adding dampers of any kind? I know that the spray kind is pretty heavy.

galtamar · 01-27-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nukluk

I ordered enough Second Skin Damplifier Pro & Luxury Liner Pro to cover my Z, and then some. I'll probably have this done beginning the 31st (too much work & such until then).

100% of the inside (minus windows) will be coved in Damplifier Pro.
The floorboard & fender wells will be covered in Luxury Liner Pro.

Thanks much for all the advice, especially to Speedfreak28 who kindly took me under his wing via PMs.

So how much quite did it get....

fuct · 01-27-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptspeed

I went cheap and used peel and seal roofing repair.

man your guna regret that.

08-10-2009, 03:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nukluk Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 23 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I want to deaden the road noise in my 370z. I'm thinking about going with this approach: 1) Cover the whole floor from firewall to trunk (including inside wheel wells) with Second Skin Damplifier Pro. 2 - maybe) I also thought about using Dynamat Xtreme, but want to keep my costs down (and Xtreme has eXtreme added costs). Originally I was thinking of covering every interior surface first with Xtreme (firewall to trunk, inside wheel wells, inside door panels, roof, etc). But maybe all that is not necessary for my purpose. Especially if I use the Second Skin. For those that have used either or both, what are your thoughts? I'm hoping to keep expenses down, but still kill the road noise. EDIT: Actually, I wanted to go with this, but grabbed the wrong links... 1) Luxury Liner Pro. 2) Maybe Damplifier Pro or Dynamat Xtreme. Cool video on the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5E9m...eature=related __________________ Last edited by Nukluk; 08-11-2009 at 08:58 AM.

08-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 49 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I have used Rammat numerous times and find it superior to Dynamat and much cheaper. It doesent cut up your hands quite so bad and its more malible. It isnt as thick but a single layer is very effective and easy to apply and its thi9n enough that 2 layers where needed isnt total overkill. I then apply ensolite, a thin foam fabric like material with spray adhesive and it absorbs even more noise. Its pretty cheap too. RAAMaudio Argonaut likes this.

08-13-2009, 07:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Nukluk Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 23 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I ordered enough Second Skin Damplifier Pro & Luxury Liner Pro to cover my Z, and then some. I'll probably have this done beginning the 31st (too much work & such until then). 100% of the inside (minus windows) will be coved in Damplifier Pro. The floorboard & fender wells will be covered in Luxury Liner Pro. Thanks much for all the advice, especially to Speedfreak28 who kindly took me under his wing via PMs. __________________

01-26-2010, 02:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	is accumat good? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-26-2010, 08:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I've come to acknowledge that road noise is just a characteristic of the 370z, all that padding is going to add weight __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

08-10-2009, 07:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 15	damplifier pro is actually thicker than dynamat extreme, its definately a better value however you will be fine using regular damplifier, its close to dynamat extreme. I would also apply a layer of Luxury liner on the floor as well. That will keep eliminate more road noise than just the damplifier. The damplifier is mainly to eliminate resonance. that along with luxury liner would quiet the vehicle substantially. feel free to pm me any questions< i have tons of experience with both products.

08-11-2009, 04:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	I did this on my 04 dodge ram, did it for sound only but in this car where road noise is high I will be doing it for both!!

08-16-2009, 11:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 15	Try to stay away from asphalt based tar-mats like FatMat. I have used FatMat before (50 sq. ft.) and it made my car smell horrible. It also melts in moderate temperatures. Dynamat is great, and I have used both the original and Xtreme with not much noticable difference. I would seriously recommend Second Skin. A great brand with amazing service. If you want some customer input, read here about Second Skin: SSA Car Audio Forum -> Second Skin Audio

01-26-2010, 08:54 AM	#24 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I went cheap and used peel and seal roofing repair.

01-26-2010, 02:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Wow. You might have found something here.

01-26-2010, 02:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	<experience> Wait till your car hits 120* inside in the summer and you can't figure out how to get the smell/sludge out. </experience> Needless to say, that car got sold in December.

01-26-2010, 03:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	Have you determined how much weight gets added by adding dampers of any kind? I know that the spray kind is pretty heavy.

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