A DIY (Damp It Yourself) story: DynaMat, FonoMat...Yoga-Mat ????

hotstuff · 10th January 2009, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Boss,

I would suggest changing your nick to Scissorhands. You are a cat. Alternative employment in case the recession hits!

That said, Congrats. Which car do you have? Alto/Swift?

- Thanks phamilyman. I have a Xing, Santro XG of 05 vintage with 70k on the odo. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...-highways.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by shreyasma

Super super super!!

I love the finishing...its very neat.

- Thanks shreyas.

To give a better perspective on the level of JVR that the Yoga-Mat damping can handle, the system running on my car is as below. For cars with more audio-power, I believe the professional damping should be a better bet.

A DIY (Damp It Yourself) story: DynaMat, FonoMat...Yoga-Mat ????-caraudiospecs.jpg

Yes, the system is a little unique. But, that's another DIY story for next weekend...

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swift8847 · 10th January 2009, 20:48

Thats a well executed DIY buddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Boss,
Which car do you have? Alto/Swift?

Its a santro as mentioned by him in the first post.

MillionSwords · 2nd February 2009, 14:40

Wow Kudos man! that looks a lovely DIY!

abhibh · 2nd February 2009, 14:44

A very nice DIY. I did try something like this a while ago but it was not very successful on the plastic parts of my car.

phamilyman · 2nd February 2009, 16:22

This reminds me - I will need something like this for my VDi when i finally ICE it.

An alternative material is the AC ducting material - I can have access to it for cheap supplier level rates. Is it worth it? It quite reminds me of Dynamat in pics!

white_vdi · 2nd February 2009, 17:47

hotstuff this is hot stuff indeed!

where do you get these yoga mats? at mattress and foam shops?

phamilyman : can you please elaborate on this ducting material? is it the greyish black foam kind of thing? where can i find it in delhi and also some pricing maybe?

hotstuff · 3rd February 2009, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillionSwords

Wow Kudos man! that looks a lovely DIY!

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhibh

A very nice DIY. I did try something like this a while ago but it was not very successful on the plastic parts of my car.

- Thanks guys !

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

This reminds me - I will need something like this for my VDi when i finally ICE it.

An alternative material is the AC ducting material - I can have access to it for cheap supplier level rates. Is it worth it? It quite reminds me of Dynamat in pics!

- @phamilyman , I remember that there are posts on Tbhp where the AC ducting material has been used by a member in his car. I think it is in the 'Alternative damping materials' thread. You can probably check with the member to verify its effectiveness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_vdi

hotstuff this is hot stuff indeed!
where do you get these yoga mats? at mattress and foam shops?...

- @white_vdi , the 'yogamat' should be available in the sports goods section of big supermarkets.

rider60 · 21st March 2009, 14:56

nice write up and pictorial, mate, i did the same on my car but alot excess volume wise, the car in the question was swift diesel, out of pure frustration on rattling i did this check this out in the link at the end of the post.

i used noise kill and a two layers of closed cell foam that stuck with fevitol-sr998 glue,

hence was not able to present a pictorial, my hands were way too gluey!! dint want to ruin the camera.

these pics are of the panels & doors before i put them back.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...i-gaddi-2.html

amit_mechengg · 26th March 2009, 13:54

great DIY. i am using the illusion 6.5" compos fitted in the front door of my alto since 8-10 months. till date i dint feel the need for damping as the install somehow was so neat that there were no vibrations anywhere.
now suddenly mi left door panel is slightly making a cluttering noise. might be the rods inside which connect the locks and all. i am not able to make out exactly what it is.
i am thinking of damping the doors.
what all alternatives are there like the yoga-mat?

bblost · 26th March 2009, 14:08

This thread deserves the ***** star rating.

Sam Kapasi · 26th March 2009, 15:05

Fantastic. DynaMat, FonoMat, YogaMat, lmao. Super stuff.

shajufx · 26th March 2009, 15:52

Very practial DIY stuff, well planned, well written, well pictorised and picture perfect execution. As long as it serves your purpose, its a real VFM work ! Another relief is when you think about selling your car. No worries on damping cost. I spent around 12k for dynamat xtreme, but can never get that now when I am searching for a good buyer !

nitrous · 26th March 2009, 16:07

One amp each for a single 6x9 speaker!

Red Liner · 26th March 2009, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

This thread deserves the ***** star rating.

Have exercised my free vote!

abhijeetsng · 26th March 2009, 17:29

Amazing work hotstuff, really very innovative.
Your work has come as an inspiration for many here.

I have been planning to do some DIY for the lights in my odometer, but I am totally confused as to where to start from.

Anyways, Keep up the spirit.

2nd February 2009, 14:40	#18
MillionSwords BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Pattanam [ellam kattanam] Posts: 172 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Wow Kudos man! that looks a lovely DIY!
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2nd February 2009, 14:44	#19
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,769 Thanked: 39 Times	A very nice DIY. I did try something like this a while ago but it was not very successful on the plastic parts of my car.
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2nd February 2009, 16:22	#20
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	This reminds me - I will need something like this for my VDi when i finally ICE it. An alternative material is the AC ducting material - I can have access to it for cheap supplier level rates. Is it worth it? It quite reminds me of Dynamat in pics!
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2nd February 2009, 17:47	#21
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	hotstuff this is hot stuff indeed! where do you get these yoga mats? at mattress and foam shops? phamilyman : can you please elaborate on this ducting material? is it the greyish black foam kind of thing? where can i find it in delhi and also some pricing maybe?
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21st March 2009, 14:56	#23
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	nice write up and pictorial, mate, i did the same on my car but alot excess volume wise, the car in the question was swift diesel, out of pure frustration on rattling i did this check this out in the link at the end of the post. i used noise kill and a two layers of closed cell foam that stuck with fevitol-sr998 glue, hence was not able to present a pictorial, my hands were way too gluey!! dint want to ruin the camera. these pics are of the panels & doors before i put them back. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...i-gaddi-2.html
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26th March 2009, 13:54	#24
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,256 Times View My Garage	great DIY. i am using the illusion 6.5" compos fitted in the front door of my alto since 8-10 months. till date i dint feel the need for damping as the install somehow was so neat that there were no vibrations anywhere. now suddenly mi left door panel is slightly making a cluttering noise. might be the rods inside which connect the locks and all. i am not able to make out exactly what it is. i am thinking of damping the doors. what all alternatives are there like the yoga-mat?
	() Thanks

26th March 2009, 14:08	#25
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,097 Thanked: 16,254 Times View My Garage	This thread deserves the ***** star rating.
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26th March 2009, 15:05	#26
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,451 Times View My Garage	Fantastic. DynaMat, FonoMat, YogaMat, lmao. Super stuff.
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26th March 2009, 15:52	#27
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Very practial DIY stuff, well planned, well written, well pictorised and picture perfect execution. As long as it serves your purpose, its a real VFM work ! Another relief is when you think about selling your car. No worries on damping cost. I spent around 12k for dynamat xtreme, but can never get that now when I am searching for a good buyer !
	() Thanks

26th March 2009, 16:07	#28
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	One amp each for a single 6x9 speaker!
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26th March 2009, 17:29	#30
abhijeetsng BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Faridabad Posts: 341 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Amazing work hotstuff, really very innovative. Your work has come as an inspiration for many here. I have been planning to do some DIY for the lights in my odometer, but I am totally confused as to where to start from. Anyways, Keep up the spirit.
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