LPFSTheFett Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Anybody that has an auto and a loud exhaust knows it sucks ass driving down the freeway. So... I'm considering putting Dynamat Xtreme over the back half of the Z06 as there is literally nothing there now. I know it's going to weight like 20#'s but I'm not to concerned with the weight as it will help me get traction anyway. The back flooring and everything is some kind of fiberglass material and when you knock on it, it's very hollow sounding. Just wondering if I were to put this dynamat in the car if it would make a noticeable improvement. What I don't want is to spend the time doing this for nothing especially knowing that it's hard as hell to get out. Thanks! Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I bet it would work pretty damn well actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I would imagine it would. Also, there is alot cheaper stuff than dynamat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I would imagine it would. Also, there is alot cheaper stuff than dynamat. I just want whatever is going to be the best for my application. What are some other options? I'd also perfer to pick it up local. I found a 50sq/ft pack of the xtreme for $115 at amazon.com, but don't want to wait for shipping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I just want whatever is going to be the best for my application. What are some other options? I'd also perfer to pick it up local. I found a 50sq/ft pack of the xtreme for $115 at amazon.com, but don't want to wait for shipping... thats a great price. But localaly, i dont think anyone can beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I would consult someone like Columbus Car Audio, they give killer deals on stuff like that. I think it would work perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 There are kits sold specifically for the z06, well at least the c5 to replace the sound deadening which was taken out to strip weight by the factory. hmm what was it called.... found it: http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c6.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Don't use dynamat. Go and find Peel n Seal. Lowes USED to carry it but I couldn't find it there when I last went. It has the same properties as dynamat and is MUCH much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Addicted2Boost Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 There's alot of ppl that Dynomat to deadin the exhaust sound. Ive never herd of the Peel n Seal but if it has the same properties the it should be just as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I used dynamat in my laser to quell some of the exhaust noise, worked well at deflecting the noise from directly under the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I used dynamat in my laser to quell some of the exhaust noise, worked well at deflecting the noise from directly under the car. Even then, Dynamat didn't do much in that car. Ear plugs may have helped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I also like the dynamat because it's self adhesive. Some of the others I've found on searches are not. Though I wouldn't mind getting something this weekend instead of waiting 10 days for the other stuff to be delivered. What else is self adhesive that I might be able to pick up locally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Go to Columbus Car Audio on Morese rd. near Cleveland Ave...they have a similar product that is cheaper than DynaMat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 in my old car, i had header and a loud ass exhaust...i dynamatted the entire interior of the car, and it didnt seem to make much of a difference. i was pissed i took a day to remove the whole interior and lay it all down for so little effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 peel and seal is for rubber roof repair dynamat will work much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Jegs has the stuff i used in the camaro, Cool It acoustical/head mat. the super sonic mat is good stuss and half the price of dyna mat. 893-14720 36x60 $54.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Even then, Dynamat didn't do much in that car. Ear plugs may have helped... Heh, no amount of dynamat would have quelled that exhaust enough, but it helped with the direct noise since the muffler(that didn't muffle shit) was right under my seat. I can't speak for any other product but the Dynamat is damn good stuff and will do what you need it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-n-Columbus Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have nearly 4 bulk-packs of dynamat in my Marauder for this very reason. Mostly, it eliminated road noise (maybe 70%). While it does lessen the exhaust drone, it will NOT make it go away. IMHO, 50% reduction at best. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 The drone of a BBF at 65-70 with 2in headers and 3 in exhaust all the way back sucked. I put the mat in my truck and it made a hell of a difference. Still loud but comfortably nice now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I installed 5 sheets in the back so far, which covered just about everything except the wheel wells, and I think it helped some, but not really all that noticeable. It did help a ton with road noise and making the cabin more quite overall. It also has seemed to lessen drone at certain RPMS more then others. It's crazy too because from outside the car at WOT, it's fairly quite considering. Just that damn drone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-n-Columbus Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Yes, these are similiar to the results I found. Becareful with how much you add though, because this stuff can add a lot of weight tot he car quickly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Yes, these are similiar to the results I found. Becareful with how much you add though, because this stuff can add a lot of weight tot he car quickly.. Well, I've been told to add about 50#'s to the back of the car anyway, so what better way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Jason, i found out how to get you 100% traction from a roll and maybe even after 60ft. please notice the rear attachment of the car. http://prattmiller.com/galleries/206/big/1PRI1366.jpg you can buy it for $25,000 used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 ^^ That shit is HAWT! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Rex Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 The other option, for just crusing around town (and something you could take out) is carpet underlayment. Slap some of that over the rear of the car whenever you are crusing and take it when you go to the track. Or just toss a bunch of pillows in your trunk when crusing... that would probably work the best. (added bonus when crusing with girls in the vette, yes I meant that to be plural...) Ive found things that absorb the sound wave (ie padding) do a much better job at getting rid of the drone. The dynamat stuff doesn't nec. absorb as it deflects. That peel'n'stick stuff does work, it is cheaper, but as Dave said its used on roof's. Its a tar based product that smells like it. I would never put that stuff in my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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