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Sound Matting - Detailed Installation

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Netmonkey, Sep 8, 2018.

  1. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:04 AM
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    Netmonkey

    Netmonkey [OP] Don't be a Dumbass

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    yeah, the stereo sounds much better, but i still hear the tires. I think that it would take much more matting to drown out the tire noise :)
     
  2. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:12 AM
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    Yep. There is a point of diminishing returns. In my case the wind noise is problematic up high. Nothing can be done to quiet the windows except argon double panes! Not sure that will ever happen.
     
  3. Mar 7, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    A while ago I took out all of the seats in my 2003 Access Cab to make more efficient cargo space. I immediately noticed a lot more road noise, which makes sense without the mass of the cushions to deaden it, but it sounds like there is an actual hole or gap back there. It's not just noise, it sounds like there is a window rolled down.

    I'm about to pull out all my stuff and peel back carpet and all to see what's going on, but I thought I'd do some research, too. I assume there is a gap for...drainage? Body flex? Some logical purpose, since everything on this Toyota seems solid and well-thought-out.

    So before I cover up something, plug gaps, etc: Is there a gap to look for in the Access Cab area, and if so why is it there, and should I not fill it?

    @Netmonkey thanks for the amazing writeup. Maybe someday I'll get to the full sound deadening project!

    Update: I think I answered my own question...and came up with new ones. I created a new thread here:

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/air-vents-behind-access-cab-seats.41698/
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    Did anyone reinstall the stock rear wall insulation after matting? Or leave it out? Im installing a subwoofer box the with of the wall and dont know if it will fit or if the im missing out on sound deadening without it
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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    I put the stock piece back in. Made it a very tight fit with the sub. Next time I have those seats out I'll probably remove it.
     
  6. Mar 17, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    That guy retired on Feb 1, you can't buy his products anymore. He said his website will stay up for a year, so the instructions will still be there, his methods closely resemble sound dampening that I've learned as an engineer working on sound sensitive things. I searched for a while and finally came up with an alternate material list. I will be installing over the next few weeks and will attempt to provide some pictures or lessons learned as I can.
     

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  7. Mar 17, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    Oh, ok so probably dont need it?
     
  8. Mar 17, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    Probably not, especially if you add your own material back there.
     
  9. Mar 18, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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    You were right, super tight fit even without the padding. Now i just have to figure out why i get so much white noise :annoyed:
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM
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    Awesome write up man! Kilmat is on its way
     
  11. Jan 16, 2020 at 2:58 PM
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    Beau De gustibus non est disputandum

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    Great write up. I did my sequoia door panels (skins and panel) in this material. The quality is good for the price (I paid $90 for 72sqft), but I'm no expert either. Do you feel as though the road noise was drastically cut down? I feel like my stereo sounds better and tighter, but the road noise sounds about the same. The doors are MUCH more solid now and give a solid clunk when closing. I guess I was expecting to be able to whisper at highway speeds, but the change in road noise is negligible. Maybe I did it wrong, or need to cover another critical part to increase the deadening effect?

    Also, make sure you get a good roller or 2, these are the ones I got. They are heavy and worked well.
     
  12. Jan 16, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    Well done, sir. Very well done. Add it to my list of mods for sure! :thumbsup:
     

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