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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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Im looking to do about 2 layers of edead in the entire car.
I have my doors done allready and have a little left over (roughly 20 sq ft)
Im going to get 140 sq ft more.

Would that be enough or should I get more?

If you've done your tc can you tell me how much you used total and how many layers?

IM looking to do this over the labor day weekend.

Thanks for the help
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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so you have 160 for the rest? yes that should be plenty. i'd actually get edead ue for the rest and only get like 60 ft

i have 90 on my floor, 30 on the doors, 20 in the quarter panels, 30 in the hatch and 20 on the tailgate, granted thats all v1se
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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I recommend getting some v4 too. I had a layer of dampener in my car and added another layer and v4 and it made a huge difference.
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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yea I will have 160 total to do 2 layer on EVERYTHING but the doors.
I hope it will be enough,im not so worried about not having enough for the hatch since its easy to remove the rear seats and hatch area.

I just want to ensure I have plenty to do the floor.


btw the 90 you used on the floor was that one layer 2 or 3??
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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can't remember, did it a year ago, pretty sure it was 2
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:43 AM
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great,
thanks for the quick reply
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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I dont think 160 is enough for everything with 2 layers, I used 120 with mine just enough, I have selected areas with multi layers 2,3 or even 4, but trust me you need more than 2 layers in some areas and one layer in other areas are good.. If you get 160 of v1se2 I say its good enough to deadened sound but then its up to you how you define enough...
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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he already has the doors done. major spots are the rear quarters and floor and hatch. when i said floor i just meant the front,
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^^ I see.. 160 should be good.. no worries bout edead since you can always order how much more you need
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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yeah i figured ou meant the front two seats and the little spot behind the front seats where the rear passeners put thier feet
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Anyone done a before/after comparison w/ the floor done? I haven't done mine yet.
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what do you mean a comparison?
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I'm just wondering how much of a difference it makes.
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a ton, less road noise, much quieter and better sq
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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And better bass
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any recommend sound deadner?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Raamaudio.com
id say overall best from what everybody rates it for the price that is
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Raamaudio ftw...eDead is good too
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i believe damplifier is the best but its also the most expensive.
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Originally Posted by WeaponX6X
Raamaudio ftw...eDead is good too
x2

i did mine with raammat, now im thinking of putting some closed cell foam in addition to the mat.. im now debating between ensolite, over kill pro or teklite.. anybody?

and im thinking of deadening the firewall too has anybody done it? and has anybody checked out the dash? i've read somewhere its not necessary but was just thinking if we could do this too to reduce engine noise..



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