Excellent and Inexpensive Soundproofing for S2000
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From: Judo Town, USA
Originally Posted by snowball' date='Jan 29 2005, 07:34 PM
This was a pain in the butt. 
I hope you have the Helms manual. The manual indicates very clearly the types and locations of the plastic tabs that hold the rear tray and the "rear tray rear trim" in place.
I did everything with the top fully up and closed. Once the tabs are loosened and the rear tray is free moving, I somehow managed to rotate the tray in place such that I was able to pull it through the space above the seats, and out through the main cabin area.
When it came time to put the thing back, however, I found it exceedingly difficult getting this tray back in through the cabin. I ended up putting it back through the trunk. This of course requires the the spare tire and certain pieces of the trunk trim be removed.
Once you go through this once, you'll never want to remove the rear tray again.
I hope you have the Helms manual. The manual indicates very clearly the types and locations of the plastic tabs that hold the rear tray and the "rear tray rear trim" in place.
I did everything with the top fully up and closed. Once the tabs are loosened and the rear tray is free moving, I somehow managed to rotate the tray in place such that I was able to pull it through the space above the seats, and out through the main cabin area.
When it came time to put the thing back, however, I found it exceedingly difficult getting this tray back in through the cabin. I ended up putting it back through the trunk. This of course requires the the spare tire and certain pieces of the trunk trim be removed.
Once you go through this once, you'll never want to remove the rear tray again.
-Pete
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From: Laguna Vista, Texas
[quote name='snowball' date='Jan 29 2005, 09:34 PM']When it came time to put the thing back, however, I found it exceedingly difficult getting this tray back in through the cabin.
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From: Calabasas, CA
Initial results for Richmond 4.57 FD whine:
My intention was to quiet down some of the whine that I get in the 65 to 75 mph region in fifth and six gear with the top up; this is where my Richmond gear resonates with light pressure on the throttle.
This Sunday I went under the car and applied a single coat on the shiny aluminum 'plate' above the differential, and also a bit around the transmission/drive-shaft tunnel. My neck muscles were hurting like crazy while doing all the contortions (I had waxed the wife's car the day before!). After the experience I was set on not applying any more coats on that area... until I drove it on Tuesday: it did make a difference! The whine is still there, but more manageable; I can cruise now at 75 mph without having to be constantly reminded about the final drive (before I had to speed-up to 80 mph+ to get out of the 'annoying zone')
Might be placebo... but I like it and I'm happy enough to try for a second coat this weekend; might also consider doing the tray thereafter - don't want to kill the exhaust note though, just filter out the 'other' noise.
My intention was to quiet down some of the whine that I get in the 65 to 75 mph region in fifth and six gear with the top up; this is where my Richmond gear resonates with light pressure on the throttle.
This Sunday I went under the car and applied a single coat on the shiny aluminum 'plate' above the differential, and also a bit around the transmission/drive-shaft tunnel. My neck muscles were hurting like crazy while doing all the contortions (I had waxed the wife's car the day before!). After the experience I was set on not applying any more coats on that area... until I drove it on Tuesday: it did make a difference! The whine is still there, but more manageable; I can cruise now at 75 mph without having to be constantly reminded about the final drive (before I had to speed-up to 80 mph+ to get out of the 'annoying zone')
Might be placebo... but I like it and I'm happy enough to try for a second coat this weekend; might also consider doing the tray thereafter - don't want to kill the exhaust note though, just filter out the 'other' noise.
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From: Honolulu
Do you think if I dipped my TI exhaust in this that the drone won't be so bad? Anyone else here with a TI exhaust sound proof there car yet? And are you happy with the exhaust now? Trying to get rid of the droning to.
Anyone else here with a TI exhaust sound proof there car yet? And are you happy with the exhaust now? Trying to get rid of the droning to.
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Thanks for all the reports! If anyone else has tried it, let us know. Key things I am interested in are:
1. Where you applied QuietCar
2. Results
3. How much QuietCar you used
4. Are you finished, or do you want to add more QuietCar?
Thanks!
1. Where you applied QuietCar
2. Results
3. How much QuietCar you used
4. Are you finished, or do you want to add more QuietCar?
Thanks!
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From: Irvine, SoCal
I went to AutoZone and Pepboys to buy "interior trim remover" or "door panel tool", but I could not find at either place.
Do any of you know the actual name of the tool and where I can buy one of these tools to remove the trunk's liners to apply QuietCar ?
Thanks
Do any of you know the actual name of the tool and where I can buy one of these tools to remove the trunk's liners to apply QuietCar ?
Thanks