How effective is sound deadening material in tackling rattling ?

vivekiny2k · 15th August 2008, 00:35

Hi folks,

The only time my quest bothers me is when driving on cement roads, which are everywhere in US. Do you guys think applying sound dampeners will improve it? if yes, which areas to target? I can easily reach the floor, opening door panels would be something I would prefer a professional to handle.

but first of all, please let me know if it will work.

srishiva · 15th August 2008, 00:49

Opening the door panels is not that difficult. You have to try it once it realise how simple it is.
If its the dash and cowl area then it might not be of great help. I lived in Colorado for 10 years and there was only one freeway with concrete and I used to avoid it for the noise it used to make on my BMW/Honda/Acura.

Thad E Ginathom · 15th August 2008, 14:02

Opening up door panels is easy.

Getting them back together again, all clips and widgets tight and in the right places, is the hard bit.

vivekiny2k · 15th August 2008, 18:24

ha ha ha, good one thad, it's similar to "free fall doesn't kill one, it's the sudden stop at the end."

anyway, i am worried about the fitting itself, not messing with the electrical wiring and harnesses etc.

experts? i am still waiting for an answer if this will help reduce my tire noise. I actually think what will really help me is changing the tires, but that's a good 50K miles away.

vivekiny2k · 15th August 2008, 20:15

Dynamat vs Fatmat vs B-Quiet - Beyond.ca - Car Forums

I think i will try B-quiet. in floor first, may be double layer in wheel well area. Has anybody done it yet? just for deadening the noise.

15th August 2008, 00:35	#16
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	Hi folks, The only time my quest bothers me is when driving on cement roads, which are everywhere in US. Do you guys think applying sound dampeners will improve it? if yes, which areas to target? I can easily reach the floor, opening door panels would be something I would prefer a professional to handle. but first of all, please let me know if it will work.
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15th August 2008, 00:49	#17
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,372 Thanked: 2,260 Times	Opening the door panels is not that difficult. You have to try it once it realise how simple it is. If its the dash and cowl area then it might not be of great help. I lived in Colorado for 10 years and there was only one freeway with concrete and I used to avoid it for the noise it used to make on my BMW/Honda/Acura.
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15th August 2008, 14:02	#18
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,469 Thanked: 30,154 Times	Opening up door panels is easy. Getting them back together again, all clips and widgets tight and in the right places, is the hard bit.
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15th August 2008, 18:24	#19
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	ha ha ha, good one thad, it's similar to "free fall doesn't kill one, it's the sudden stop at the end." anyway, i am worried about the fitting itself, not messing with the electrical wiring and harnesses etc. experts? i am still waiting for an answer if this will help reduce my tire noise. I actually think what will really help me is changing the tires, but that's a good 50K miles away.
	() Thanks

15th August 2008, 20:15	#20
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	Dynamat vs Fatmat vs B-Quiet - Beyond.ca - Car Forums I think i will try B-quiet. in floor first, may be double layer in wheel well area. Has anybody done it yet? just for deadening the noise.
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