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 Soundproofing experience - Classic Mini

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 Posted: Jun 21, 2016 04:09AM
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The myth of weight continues. The Hoodliner is almost weightless. The Butyl products like Fatmat and their likes in Dynamat and other brands is heavier, but you are talking about something like 15 lbs if you cover the entire floor. I forget the exact number, but I can easily carry the box of 4 rolls, (200 sq ft) and only used 90% of one roll on the floor and roof. another roll will go into my Renault, and the other two go to a friend for his two Minis.

 Posted: Jun 20, 2016 11:50PM
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I don't bother with anything other than the standard undercarpet stuff, even for cars that do massive mileages.

Weight is the enemy of performance... and earplugs are lighter than smothering the car in heavy soundproofing while chasing something that won't occur.

 Posted: Jun 20, 2016 09:06PM
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I used fatmat and also evercoat q pads on the floor it seemed to work well really made a difference on the doors and roof I just used strips, they say you dont need to cover completely. also covereing  the speedo hole with foam helped. That and grommet any cables/wires that go to the engine bay. 

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 Posted: Jun 20, 2016 02:12PM
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I use Fatmat on the floor and roof, just ordered Dynatmat HOODLINER for the hood and will put scraps of in where I can on the firewall. That stuff is designed for engine noises. 

 Posted: Jun 20, 2016 04:25AM
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Although I like Eastwood products their sound deadening sheet aren't good. In heat the adhesive can desperate from the deadening material and turn to gooey tar.
For DIY dynamat is about the best for the sheet style.
If you live in a warm or hot environment another another product that is great but it is more pricey because you never a compressor and gun to apply is Lizardskin. They not only offer sound deadening but a thermal coating that can reduce the temperature of the interior by 30°. It also can be topcoated to color match your car color. This is the route I'm taking. They also sell angled wands that allow you to apply in blind corners. This might be a better option for a restoration or color change because of the amount of masking. Dynamat is more user friendly/easier to apply.

 Posted: Jun 19, 2016 01:48PM
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(1) if you have a cone filter and a huge sucking sound against the firewall, put the original factory air filter and housing back on

(2) On trips more than 30 minutes I wear electronic noise-cancelling earmuffs. They really do work better than regular ear muffs.

 Posted: Jun 19, 2016 11:11AM
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Dyanamat is all i use in all my toys, mini, boat, atv, riding lawnmower and bike. althought its a bit pricey, it sure   Makes the inside of the car so quiet and vibration free.  Never never buy those spray can sound deadeners, they dont work. They are "junk in the trunk"

 Posted: Jun 19, 2016 10:52AM
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Good day, I've a 1992 Mini and I want to get the car as quiet as it can be.  I know that it won't ever get as quiet as a newer car, but I would like to hear about your experience with things that you've done to keep your Minis the quietest.  Thanks for sharing.  Happy father's day!

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