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| Diablo Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 335  
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Before you put it all down,the correct order is: vibration damper (eg SC) CCF Mass loaded vinyl the CCF layer mostly acts as a separating layer, rather than offering any beneficial sound proofing. It stops vibrations travelling through to the MLV, which is the true 'sound blocker' |
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29th Jan 2014 2:57pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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How about...
Vibration damper (eg SC) CCF Mass loaded vinyl Underfelt Carpet  |
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29th Jan 2014 3:21pm |
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| Diablo Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 335
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Carpet in a Land Rover!
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29th Jan 2014 3:29pm |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967 
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Then rubber matts on that!!! Lol Be like driving a range rover! Ha ha My 109 thread my youtube channel |
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29th Jan 2014 3:43pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769  
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I'm surprised there's enough room to climb into the cab
 it's certainly a lot nicer on long journeys and I haven't done the roof yet. |
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29th Jan 2014 4:25pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
Another alternative,1.5mm rubber sheet glued to the panels including cab floor,seat and wheel boxes,army surplus rad-haz kit (foil backed closed cell foam,covers the roof front to back and the sides down to the tub),rubber mat in the load area and tesco foil backed camping mat,for doors,seatbox and cab floor.
Soooo much quieter. 2mx1.4m 1.5mm rubber sheet,£50 delivered Rad-haz kit, £18 delivered,wont get another at that price :thud:but ccf cheap enough on the web. 3 camping mats,£13.50 2 liter hi-temp contact adhesive,£20,wont get that high at that price again 
3mm thick rubber mat (load area), £26,can get thicker than that for the same price on the web Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5. |
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29th Jan 2014 6:29pm |
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| max peck Member Since: 30 Aug 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 17  
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Just halfway through fitting dynamat to the 110. So far i have done the footwells, front floor panels, seat boxes and front doors. (dynamat and dynaliner).
I decided to fit it in stages in order to test its effectiveness before commiting to purchasing lots of the stuff. I can attest to a very noticeable difference and would highly recommend the product. Using a sound recorder app on my phone. (at 100kmph, sixth gear, radio off windows shut) the dbs has dropped from 84 average to 68. Conversations are easier and the stereo is clearer at a lower volume setting. I have only done half the truck. Its strange but it attenuates lots of the engine noise ,and you begin to hear things like the turbo more. Very noticeably the noise of passing cars is dampened. The main reason I have fitted dynamat is for the heat insulation. The static temperature here hits the high fifties celcius in the summer and can make any long drives uncomfortable. Time will tell how effective it is for this but Immediately after fitting there is no more heat from the transmission tunnel which impresses me. I am not in a position to compare dynamat with other products but can say that it works as advertised and is a very good modification for noise reduction and I hope heat. PS: installation tip; Two sides of each sheet have the foil layer slightly overlapping the rubber. Use this for the edges where you want a nice cosmetic finish. |
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24th Feb 2014 7:15am |
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| KarlMD Member Since: 26 Sep 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 36 
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I did my 90 from top to bottom with butyl, then covered the rear with rubber chequer plate.
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25th Feb 2014 5:46pm |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967
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And the results were??????? My 109 thread
my youtube channel |
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25th Feb 2014 5:56pm |
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| KarlMD Member Since: 26 Sep 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 36
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Results are awesome, so much quieter and at least half the price of Dynamat, I can't give exact cost as I'm away for a couple of days but if anyone is interested I will post on Friday?
I have to admit there was a smell for a week or 2 but not anymore. I put 2 layers on all panels including the doors. Very easy to cut and fit and well worth the effort. The rubber chequer plate just finishes it off, along with the internal side panels. I would definitely recommend it!   |
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25th Feb 2014 6:25pm |
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| g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967
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25th Feb 2014 7:41pm |
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| 993porky Member Since: 01 May 2011 Location: sunderland Posts: 171 
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What is butyl and where do you get it from?
And how is it stuck down? Cheers Paul |
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25th Feb 2014 9:18pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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Flashband
Screwfix Sorry edit: Flashband is bitchumen based Sikaflex flashing is butyl |
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25th Feb 2014 9:49pm |
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| Mean Green Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: South Ayrshire Posts: 280 
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I did my 200tdi with flashing from Toolstation. Certainly made a difference with panels drumming and vibrations, but I need to find something to absorb some of the noise.
Any suggestions (preferably cheap ) |
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26th Feb 2014 10:42pm |
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