I just ordered the Dynamat Trunk Kit. I've never dealt with installing this stuff or anything like that. I know i need to clean the metal service real good and prolly make cardboard cut outs before i do any cutting on the dynamat. I've seen the pic that dynamat shows for a trunk.
When i get to the spare tire stall do i go straight over it with the dynamat or do i line the inside with the dynamat?
Also should i leave my 6x9's out of the rear deck and cover the thing with dynamat or cut holes in the dynamat and put the 6x9's in? If i leave them out i was thinkin about buildin a lil box for them and put them on the floor or somethin.
When im all done do i put my carpet for the trunk back in or leave it out?
Finally since ive never done this before will i be able to do it good or should i just pay for a shop to do it? Thanks for the replies.
Replies (7)
TA2MYRIDE on 09/10/2003 22:33:40
This is briefly how I do all My dynamat installations .
1#Clean surface well (i use rubbing alcohol)
2#Any Hole or crevas where metal meets metal or where air would escape the trunk (ie vents),------duck-tape it !! It makes it a lot easier when you're rolling it out. Just be sure not to cover any vital access places
3#Cut sheets per you template (i use small squares then cut off excess)
4#Heat dynamat sheet and surface with heat gun (pay attention where your pointing the heat gun!) I've learned several lessons the hard way-dont be a statistic.
5#Apply as needed--Then roll it out all air pockets and trim off excess (make sure the trunk seal on the lid is un-obstructed.)
Its not really a bad job. Just tedious. DM-extreme is much better to work with than the original.
to answer your questions:
Line the inside.
Myself- I would lose the 6x9s altogether or maybe look for decent mid-bass drivers. for the rears.
My philosophy on this is ---Your ears face forward---Would you go to a concert and turn your back to the stage?
If anyone else has sound deadening tips ---I'm all ears as well on this topic
Tray on 09/12/2003 14:52:33
What're you looking to accomplish with the trunk kit?
If you are looking to aide the sound from the subwoofers in getting into the main cabin of your vehicle, you may want to consider removing the 6x9s, and leaving the holes open for sound travel from the trunk to the main cabin.
You definately want to seal off any places where air can escape, just as Tat explained.
ryan on 09/12/2003 23:31:17
I have a fold down seat so i dont need to worry about the bass getting into the cabin. I was thinkin about removin the 6x9's because my rear deck really rattles more then my trunk lid. So i thought if i removed the 6x9s and covered the holes it would be rattle less then having the 6x9's in.
TA2MYRIDE on 09/27/2003 20:16:47
Dynamat the rear deck as well, The more the better. You also might want to consider padding in addition to the dynamat if it rattles realy bad. Carpet padding works excellent.
Dynamat is not the only product that would work either. There are other products that do the same job for less. I just prefer Dynamat.
I would say definitely lose the 6x9's as Tray stated, and cut holes in the padding will eliminate the need to fold down your seats. (you can also try covering the holes with the padding and see which way you like better.
Remember, The best system is the one that sounds best to you! (i am quoting someone there, can't remember who!)
Ideally your higher frequencies should come from the front for good imaging. (if that's what you're after.)
You can also put mid-bass drivers in the rear and baffle the backs. Tupperware and rubbermaid bowls work great for this. and dynamat right over the bowls.
You may want to consider other options if you plan on putting a video system in down the road. (I.E 5.1 surround sound) Speakers in the back would be needed for the rear channel.
ryan on 10/21/2003 21:28:52
Finally put all my dyanamat in. Now i cant wait for my Brahma to arrive next week to see how much the dynamat helps. But is the dynamat origianl supposed to be more of a pain then the extreme. The original looks like crap when its in it cracked and harder to stick.
ttocs on 10/22/2003 16:46:47
there are other brands of sound damping that are cheaper and work as well as dynamat. Check out brown bread...
SeVeNX7X on 10/25/2003 16:29:54
"Finally put all my dyanamat in. Now i cant wait for my Brahma to arrive next week to see how much the dynamat helps. But is the dynamat origianl supposed to be more of a pain then the extreme. The original looks like crap when its in it cracked and harder to stick. "
1.) Good choice on sub ;) i was thinking about 1 or 2 of those.. but price detered me, and i got the shivas instead.. very happy with them ;)
2.) The original isnt so much more of a pain.. You just need to use heat to make it form. IMO the original LOOKS better than the extreme.. only becuase the xtreme has creases, that are VERY hard to get out. BUT with the extreme, there is no heat involved.. the back of the sheet is like a .. tacky rubber based adhesive... which you do NOT want to get on clothes... it doesnt come out =(... Also, the extreme is a little harder to get into small crevases.. and the like. But it sticks veryyyy well. If you get it on.. dont expect it to come off... ever.
and yes, there are much cheaper alternatives... try checking out ' www.partsexpress.com ' <-- you can get lots of stuff, for really cheap.. and they have 'dynamat' it is exactly the same stuff.. just without the logos on it [who cares, when its done.. its all covered up anyway.] and its way cheaper.
When i get to the spare tire stall do i go straight over it with the dynamat or do i line the inside with the dynamat?
Also should i leave my 6x9's out of the rear deck and cover the thing with dynamat or cut holes in the dynamat and put the 6x9's in? If i leave them out i was thinkin about buildin a lil box for them and put them on the floor or somethin.
When im all done do i put my carpet for the trunk back in or leave it out?
Finally since ive never done this before will i be able to do it good or should i just pay for a shop to do it? Thanks for the replies.
Replies (7)
TA2MYRIDE on 09/10/2003 22:33:40
This is briefly how I do all My dynamat installations .
1#Clean surface well (i use rubbing alcohol)
2#Any Hole or crevas where metal meets metal or where air would escape the trunk (ie vents),------duck-tape it !! It makes it a lot easier when you're rolling it out. Just be sure not to cover any vital access places
3#Cut sheets per you template (i use small squares then cut off excess)
4#Heat dynamat sheet and surface with heat gun (pay attention where your pointing the heat gun!) I've learned several lessons the hard way-dont be a statistic.
5#Apply as needed--Then roll it out all air pockets and trim off excess (make sure the trunk seal on the lid is un-obstructed.)
Its not really a bad job. Just tedious. DM-extreme is much better to work with than the original.
to answer your questions:
Line the inside.
Myself- I would lose the 6x9s altogether or maybe look for decent mid-bass drivers. for the rears.
My philosophy on this is ---Your ears face forward---Would you go to a concert and turn your back to the stage?
If anyone else has sound deadening tips ---I'm all ears as well on this topic
Tray on 09/12/2003 14:52:33
What're you looking to accomplish with the trunk kit?
If you are looking to aide the sound from the subwoofers in getting into the main cabin of your vehicle, you may want to consider removing the 6x9s, and leaving the holes open for sound travel from the trunk to the main cabin.
You definately want to seal off any places where air can escape, just as Tat explained.
ryan on 09/12/2003 23:31:17
I have a fold down seat so i dont need to worry about the bass getting into the cabin. I was thinkin about removin the 6x9's because my rear deck really rattles more then my trunk lid. So i thought if i removed the 6x9s and covered the holes it would be rattle less then having the 6x9's in.
TA2MYRIDE on 09/27/2003 20:16:47
Dynamat the rear deck as well, The more the better. You also might want to consider padding in addition to the dynamat if it rattles realy bad. Carpet padding works excellent.
Dynamat is not the only product that would work either. There are other products that do the same job for less. I just prefer Dynamat.
I would say definitely lose the 6x9's as Tray stated, and cut holes in the padding will eliminate the need to fold down your seats. (you can also try covering the holes with the padding and see which way you like better.
Remember, The best system is the one that sounds best to you! (i am quoting someone there, can't remember who!)
Ideally your higher frequencies should come from the front for good imaging. (if that's what you're after.)
You can also put mid-bass drivers in the rear and baffle the backs. Tupperware and rubbermaid bowls work great for this. and dynamat right over the bowls.
You may want to consider other options if you plan on putting a video system in down the road. (I.E 5.1 surround sound) Speakers in the back would be needed for the rear channel.
ryan on 10/21/2003 21:28:52
Finally put all my dyanamat in. Now i cant wait for my Brahma to arrive next week to see how much the dynamat helps. But is the dynamat origianl supposed to be more of a pain then the extreme. The original looks like crap when its in it cracked and harder to stick.
ttocs on 10/22/2003 16:46:47
there are other brands of sound damping that are cheaper and work as well as dynamat. Check out brown bread...
SeVeNX7X on 10/25/2003 16:29:54
"Finally put all my dyanamat in. Now i cant wait for my Brahma to arrive next week to see how much the dynamat helps. But is the dynamat origianl supposed to be more of a pain then the extreme. The original looks like crap when its in it cracked and harder to stick. "
1.) Good choice on sub ;) i was thinking about 1 or 2 of those.. but price detered me, and i got the shivas instead.. very happy with them ;)
2.) The original isnt so much more of a pain.. You just need to use heat to make it form. IMO the original LOOKS better than the extreme.. only becuase the xtreme has creases, that are VERY hard to get out. BUT with the extreme, there is no heat involved.. the back of the sheet is like a .. tacky rubber based adhesive... which you do NOT want to get on clothes... it doesnt come out =(... Also, the extreme is a little harder to get into small crevases.. and the like. But it sticks veryyyy well. If you get it on.. dont expect it to come off... ever.
and yes, there are much cheaper alternatives... try checking out ' www.partsexpress.com ' <-- you can get lots of stuff, for really cheap.. and they have 'dynamat' it is exactly the same stuff.. just without the logos on it [who cares, when its done.. its all covered up anyway.] and its way cheaper.
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