unomatt 10 Posted June 1, 2014 Afternoon all, just spent the afternoon removing the interior from my rado (seats, carpets, door cards). Mainly done it to check the wiring to the passenger window as it is kaput. Whilst stripped, are there any suggestions of things I should do? I was considering cavity waxing the sills and rear wings and fitting remote central locking, anything else worthwhile whilst I'm at it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted June 1, 2014 Wash and dry your carpets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted June 2, 2014 Buy some sheet felt and line any joints between plastic panels with it. Also check for pound coins ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted June 2, 2014 Dynamat the doors , will stop them rattling about when your music is on As said id wash or wetvac the carpets and hand them to dry that way you wont have damp smelly carpets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted June 2, 2014 Dynamat or use lead flashing on the floor for sound deadening and maybe put some new underlay under the carpets. Maybe fit one of those short shifts from Dave16, and through clean of the carpets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted June 2, 2014 Wouldnt led flashing be really heavy compared to dynamat ? I know dynamat is a bit weighty but surely led is heavier ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted June 2, 2014 Wouldnt led flashing be really heavy compared to dynamat ? I know dynamat is a bit weighty but surely led is heavier ? Not sure really never compared the 2, I guess it all comes down to how you are going to be using. i.e. sprinter/cruiser or for an ICE install. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unomatt 10 Posted June 2, 2014 Cheers for the advice. With regards to the dynamat, its a bit pricey, anyone tried this stuff? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220649059457&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 2, 2014 Could do a glass bottomed corrado. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted June 2, 2014 I'm looking to use this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLASHING-TAPE-FLASH-BAND-ROOFING-REPAIR-SELF-ADHESIVE-TAPE-ROLL-LEAD-BITUMEN-10m-/140938448860?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item20d0960fdc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted June 2, 2014 I used the tape like above I'm previous Highline, just to help the cabin a little more quieter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unomatt 10 Posted June 2, 2014 Does the tape have any effect? Much cheaper option! Glass bottomed Corrado you say...could be interesting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loepan 11 Posted June 2, 2014 forget the tape, rip out the sound deadening, one recaro and a roll cage later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unomatt 10 Posted June 2, 2014 Interesting thought, kind've a wuss though, I like to be comfy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted June 2, 2014 Does the tape have any effect? Much cheaper option! Glass bottomed Corrado you say...could be interesting... It does make it slightly quieter gives a more of a quality feel inside, I put it inside the doors as well which helped loads and made a nice thud when closing the doors. You can hear the sound of the doors change, when you tap it with and without the tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted June 2, 2014 Cheers for the advice. With regards to the dynamat, its a bit pricey, anyone tried this stuff? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220649059457&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en I think my Son has used something very similar to this, when he stripped out his golf to upgrade the speakers. It worked well to my knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 3, 2014 I'm looking to use this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLASHING-TAPE-FLASH-BAND-ROOFING-REPAIR-SELF-ADHESIVE-TAPE-ROLL-LEAD-BITUMEN-10m-/140938448860?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item20d0960fdc I used some of this when i firts started on soundproffing my car. tbh, i wouldnt because it doesnt have the heat stability of the 'proper' stuff. And if your car is dark (like mine) in the summer it tends to slide down the door panls slightly giving off a slight bituminous smell. I used Damplifier which i found to be excellent. Also, you dont need to cover panels completely which will just cost a lot This is just a vibration damper so you can get away with covering maybe 40% of a door skin in the middle to achieve optimum results. In fact I've got almost 15 long sheets still unused which I'll be selling on soon as i also bought loads with the intention of covering the whole car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unomatt 10 Posted June 3, 2014 Let me know a price on the damplifier, I may have some off you. Do you think it would be ok on the floor/under rear seats too? Or would the ebay one be ok seeing as it shouldn't get too warm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unomatt 10 Posted June 11, 2014 Still looking for a cheap but effective (good luck with that) sound proofing method, anyone have any experience with this stuff? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161282941044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
