pimpprotege69

Starting tomorrow I will post pics of a total sound deadening project of my 2000 protege ES.

I'm ripping the whole interior apart and dynamatting everything that is metal or needs it.

So Stay Tuned.............

Eric F

I'm in the process of doing the same thing. I have everything out of the interior and trunk right now except the drivers seat, dashboard, and drivers door panel. It's pretty funny the looks you get from minivan and SUV drivers that can see into the car. I went with Brown Bread for deadening material though.

ProtegeMaster

That's totally cool-- And I'll really appreciate it if you can post some pics and tips for the install, as I've been seriously considering soundproofing my '01 ES as well.

Hope it all goes cool!

pimpprotege69

Im in the process of taking pics now , I have done just the front left door.

The difference is amazing in sound quality and road noise.

You can really here the music now!

I used Dynamat Original.
Pics are in the process of being taken before and after.
JUST be patient.

Identity_X

so do you think that adding all that extra weight to your car is worth it 'cause I might be dynomating my trunk and doors soon..........as well as the main floor for a quieter ride.....

Eric F

So, did the instructions help in removing the door panels?

Eric F

You're not really talking about that much extra weight in terms of a street car. It wouldn't be worth it on a race car, but it's very worth it to me on a street car. Dropping the interior noise by 3db
is equivalent to doubling your amplifier's power, not to mention it reduces driving fatigue caused by excessive noise. If you have road service, you can easily make up the weight penalty by removing your spare tire.

Identity_X

is it a good idea then to put some sound damping material on the main floor as well ?

pimpprotege69

Yes the instructions helped out Alot!!

Can you give me directions on how to take out the carpet ??

Here is a shot of the door:



As you can see lots of metal to be dynamatted , I'll have the after picture soon and a whole pictorial, for all to see.

Eric F

This is a quote from the Dynamat website: "In general, we recommend treating your vehicle in the following order: Doors, Trunk, Floors, Rear Deck, Roof, Hood, then Fenders". Check it out here: http://www.dynamat.com/

Eric F

The carpet's a little more difficult. I have mine out right now. You have to remove both seats (unplug cables), all 4 door thresholds, the rear seat bottom cushion (pull up), the center console (6 screws), front seat belt lower anchors, plastic trim around seat belts and in footwell area. There is a thin strip of carpet that runs under the plastic vent tubing from one footwell to the other, and under the front of the center consloe area. I just cut the thin strips to remove the carpet rather than trying to remove the vent tubing. Good luck.

You're not going to leave that crossover in the door like that are you?

pimpprotege69

Aggh! , Screw that floor then I dont want to take out the seats.

Do you know a better place to mount the crossover??

Eric F

The seats are easy. Four bolts and pull them out. The door is fine for the crossovers, but they don't look very securely mounted. Also I would zip tie or tape the wires together and mount them to the door more securely. I would also reinstall the plastic vapor barrier on the door if you still have it. Use duct tape to patch any tears or holes in it. In the automotive environment, vibration and moisture are your enemies. I don't mind taking things apart to install something, but I don't want to have to do it over again to fix something. Better to do it right the first time.

Identity_X

Seats are very simple to take out......as Eric said.......4 bolt each and you're set........
It took me probably half an hour to take the whole carpet out..........now the question is when will I put it back in there.....it's already been like 2 months....

pimpprotege69

I'll have to make it a weekend project then.