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Oops, completely left out the ensolite. I put a layer of that on top of any BXT that I used.

Eeek, that would explain why my two 12" JL's rattle the shit out of the backseat

 

If you are running subs back there, I would absolutely brace that area. Get some sheets of aluminum and stick them to the plastic panels, and cover it all in sound deadening material.

 

Do the "rap test" and just whack the panel (from the trunk side) to check the reduction in resonance. The difference is like night and day!

Ok, after spending some time on the roads, here are my impressions:

 

After putting about 50sf. of RaaMMat BXT in my car, I can say that it made a difference. Not night-and-day mind you, but it was not insignificant. The overall noise in the cabin is only slightly lower, but the frequency of the noise is much lower. I think that this lower frequency is a lot more tolerable than what I was hearing before. This amounts to a perceived reduction in noise. Highly recommended.

 

I have used it on the following areas:

- all doors (placing it directly on the exterior skin - yes reach through the panel and put it on there - it makes a difference. Also cut pieces of aluminum to fit in the holes in the interior metal door skin to block noise further)

- rear seat/trunk interface (remove the rear seat bottom and seatback and put it on the plastic panels that separate the cabin from the trunk. I recommend sticking sheets of aluminum on the plastic for added stiffness - this will also make a significant difference)

-rear deck (on the underside of it, the side that can be accessed via the trunk)

 

EDIT: Total time to apply on all surfaces: 6 hours including ripping all of the trim pieces out.

How is this working out so far?

 

I haven't had a chance to check it out on the highways, but the doors pass the "knock test" with flying colors. I tap on the exterior of them and the sound is much lower in frequency, and doesn't resonate nearly as bad.

 

Just finished the install on the rear seats and rear deck. One item of note: the only thing separating the rear seat cushons from the trunk is a piece of corrugated plastic that resonates like a mofo I applied plenty of RaaMMat to these panels, though I really should have glued some aluminum panels in there to give it some added stiffness. Pay special attention to this area, as I think it could be a source of significant noise.

 

Driving impressions to follow later in the week.

I have finished my install of RaamMat on the doors of my LGT. Under/behind the rear sets and the rear deck are next. Beyond these areas, are there any more places that are significant sources of noise?

^^^Dave, I am about to install a ton of RaamMat/Ensolite foam under the rear seats/rear deck area. I'll let you know if this helps.

Spotted A_Tang today (finally) while coming out of work today.

Soptted a GT sedan on Rt. 80 Eastbound around 5:45 tonight near exit 28.

 

It was on a flatbed

If any electrical problem occurs and they relize you messed around under the dash and cut wires they will say you shorted something out and you will have to pay for it. It did happen to me once.

 

They have to prove that your dicking around under the hood actually caused said problem. If I change my oil myself, and a wheel bearing goes bad, am I to assume that my claim will be denied because I was working on some other part of the car myself?

 

short answer: no.

Saw an ABP LGT sedan with NY plates getting on Rt. 80 at exit 34 around 4PM today.

Saturday night, SWP sedan going through the Lincoln Tunnel towards Manhattan around 6PM.

LGT sedan tonight coming off Rt 80 westbound @ exit 27. I flew by you and waved after we merged onto 206 southbound, but you looked pretty damn confused...guessing you're not on the boards

Spotted an OBP LGT sedan on Rt. 80 westbound today around 2:15PM today at about exit 48. Black rims w/ a silver lip on them...looked pretty nice.

Last night @ 5:30PM: ABP Legacy wagon at the intersection of Rt. 46 and Rt. 10 in Succasunna, NJ.

ABP 2.5i w/ GT wheels coming out of Oakwood in front of me this morning in Flanders.

Nice...you need to post pictures of your van, so we could post when we spot you..

 

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No he just likes to wear white outfits like he is in the pic of himself in the avatar

 

 

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#1) What tire are you offering for review (size, model, type (summer, A/s, winter, race, etc), price paid, miles driven on tires, etc): Avon Tech m550 A/S. Stock tire size. $103 per tire plus shipping at tirerack.com. 2,400 miles on them so far.

#2) What is your geographic location: Northern NJ

#3) What types of driving events if any (Track, AutoX, Commute , etc): Plain 'ol spirited driving

 

#4) Percent of highway vs. city driving: 70% highway, 30% city

 

#5) Tires used previously: Stock RE-92's

 

#6) Your review and personal comments (Dry, wet, and snow, if applicable. Also, please compare to other tires used): I found these tires to be a significant improvement over stock in terms of wet performance. They give the car a much more neutral feel, instead of the understeer sensation that I felt with the stock tires. I haven't tested them out in the snow yet, but I'm expecting great things.

 

Noise: These tires are significantly noisier than stock. I would assume this means that there is a stiffer sidewall, but I need this in NJ with our crap roads and whatnot.

Silver 2.5i sedan caught in traffic with me on Rt. 80 today, exit 30-ish. You had GT wheels, which caught me off guard.

OMG Dont get me started on this. And sorry for the Hi-Jack.

 

My last name is an obviously "Jewish" last name, yet I was brought up Protestant by my mother, and now go to a Catholic church. People also say I "look" Jewish. If Jewish is simply a religion, how can this be possible? Does my wife "look Catholic"??

 

What are you if you are Jewish in anscestry, yet not Jewish in religion?

 

 

Jesse

 

I think you look Italian, dispite the "Jewish-sounding" last name.

 

 

Besides, "JewsterCPA" just doesn't have the same ring to it :lol:

 

I'm just pulling your chain, man.

I was thinking the same thing...its like saying, "I'm not german, I'm jewish!"