Tony407
09-16-09, 06:01 AM
Talk about a long work in progress! Took about 3 weeks but I'm finally finished. It's an Image Dynamics IDMAX 10-inch.
I used a LOT of damping material. Got it online from a company called Second Skin. The shiny stuff is Damplifier Pro, which is a viscoelastic anti-vibration mat. I applied it to the entire rear seat area (every exposed metal surface) and the rear package shelf. The rear seat cushions come out very easily as does the package shelf. I temporarily removed everything from the shelf and applied Damplifier Pro underneath. I also used it on most of the trunk metal surfaces. In addition, I used another product from Second Skin called Luxury Liner Pro. It's a heavy, vinyl closed-cell noise barrier. I applied it under the rear bottom seat cushion and under the rear package shelf. My main goal was the reduction of vibrations that would most likely ensue after adding the sub. My secondary concern was road noise and a reduction of cabin drone from my Flowmaster 44 mufflers. I have to tell you I was COMPLETELY surprised and VERY happy with the results. No vibrations whatsoever and and an astonishing reduction of road noise from the rear tires and trunk area, as well as a virtual elimination of the drone. I couldn't be happier. The road noise benefit was the real surprise and I have to say that now when I'm cruising at 70 mph on the highway the V is about as quiet as my last car, a 2009 Jaguar XF. Sweet!!!
Running the wiring couldn't have been easier. The only wire I had to run to the front of the car was the bass control knob, which I mounted on the dash. Other than that, thanks to a trunk-mounted battery, the rest was a breeze. I installed a Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 which I have to admit I really don't need now but wanted to use anyway with the anticipation of later upgrading my front soundstage speakers. I used a JL Audio HD 750/1 sub amp and couldn't be happier with the results. This is the first setup I've used with a free air (infinite baffle) design. The result is insanely deep, accurate bass with a sacrifice in overall output - which is fine with me. It still gets incredibly loud but won't impress a bass head that listens to rap music with his windows down at a red light at the risk of being shot in the face. LOL
Anyway, here's some pictures. Hope everyone likes!!!
Tony
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I used a LOT of damping material. Got it online from a company called Second Skin. The shiny stuff is Damplifier Pro, which is a viscoelastic anti-vibration mat. I applied it to the entire rear seat area (every exposed metal surface) and the rear package shelf. The rear seat cushions come out very easily as does the package shelf. I temporarily removed everything from the shelf and applied Damplifier Pro underneath. I also used it on most of the trunk metal surfaces. In addition, I used another product from Second Skin called Luxury Liner Pro. It's a heavy, vinyl closed-cell noise barrier. I applied it under the rear bottom seat cushion and under the rear package shelf. My main goal was the reduction of vibrations that would most likely ensue after adding the sub. My secondary concern was road noise and a reduction of cabin drone from my Flowmaster 44 mufflers. I have to tell you I was COMPLETELY surprised and VERY happy with the results. No vibrations whatsoever and and an astonishing reduction of road noise from the rear tires and trunk area, as well as a virtual elimination of the drone. I couldn't be happier. The road noise benefit was the real surprise and I have to say that now when I'm cruising at 70 mph on the highway the V is about as quiet as my last car, a 2009 Jaguar XF. Sweet!!!
Running the wiring couldn't have been easier. The only wire I had to run to the front of the car was the bass control knob, which I mounted on the dash. Other than that, thanks to a trunk-mounted battery, the rest was a breeze. I installed a Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 which I have to admit I really don't need now but wanted to use anyway with the anticipation of later upgrading my front soundstage speakers. I used a JL Audio HD 750/1 sub amp and couldn't be happier with the results. This is the first setup I've used with a free air (infinite baffle) design. The result is insanely deep, accurate bass with a sacrifice in overall output - which is fine with me. It still gets incredibly loud but won't impress a bass head that listens to rap music with his windows down at a red light at the risk of being shot in the face. LOL
Anyway, here's some pictures. Hope everyone likes!!!
Tony
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