Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade

[derickveliz2]

Dash Mat!!!

Before heading home from work I cleaned the windshield inside/outside and I took out the Ugly Dash Matt and didn't put it back!

For the record: "I really like my Dash Mat now" it does makes a difference, so for people like me with a long commute on the highway, I recommend installing a Dash Mat.

I can tell the difference specially above 55mph.

my 2 cts.

[talnlnky]

i'm confused.... So you like the function of the dash mat, but hate the looks? But chose to keep it in the car????

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

i'm confused.... So you like the function of the dash mat, but hate the looks? But chose to keep it in the car????

Yes, I like the function of the dash mat, but it's not something I'll put in my car just to protect the dash board, yes it's ugly. Yes it's staying in the car because it's function to reduce wind noise from the windshield.

I've been thinking about the physics behind this phenomenon... and I believe it's because of the size and shape of the windshield and dashboard together and the relationship of the angels between each other promote the noise towards the cabin making it worst that what really is.

Maybe I'm fooling around too much but the Dash Mat is working very good as a noise absorbent material and in favor reducing noise levels inside the cabin.

I don't like the looks, but I like the function!

D.

[DailyDriver]

What brand and material did you go with? i would like to get one also for the very same reasons. I have been thinking about maybe also placing a layer of ccf under it also, to assist with the noise. You seem to notice a difference with just the mat in though?

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by DailyDriver

What brand and material did you go with? i would like to get one also for the very same reasons. I have been thinking about maybe also placing a layer of ccf under it also, to assist with the noise. You seem to notice a difference with just the mat in though?

From:

http://www.global-accessories.com/da...tdedition.html

I also would like to add some 1/8" CCF under it, but I'm still thinking how I'm going to do it and not deform the dashmat.

D.

[sqcomp]

That dash kit looks strangely familiar...

[DailyDriver]

thank you, thank you :)

[derickveliz2]

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I've been working too much, it's 1:30 am and we are still in the office trying to finish this project, it's due tomorrow at noon, and I'm thinking about all this....



www.hertzaudiovideo.com


www.hertzaudiovideo.com



This is so clever, simple and amazing...


www.pioneerelectronics.com


So much to do, so much fun, it just can't get better than this (o:


D.

[derickveliz2]

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Ok, back into my car, even though we had some celebrations at home over the weekend I did the other side of the A pillar (the one that holds the front seat belts)

This is how it looks when you take the panel out...





After some CLD Tiles and Pink insulation material stuck all the way inside...





The panel with some Mat and some Ensolite on top...





The panel with a full layer of MLV...








Some ensolite on top of the MLV to finish the treatment... BTW I didn't put it on a scale but the trim panel at least double it's weight!







Next is the left front door and the floor area right under pilot's area and fire wall, followed by the Hood and front fenders (I have no idea how I'm going to accomplish these)

D.

[Herbicidal]

Will the panel even fit back on?

You're a sick, sick man! You need to get yourself some professional help!

[_S7V7N_]

Be careful stuffing insulation around the seat belt, i remember there being a recall on this, something about the seat belt sparking when it was engaging during a collision and starting a fire, i know my 07 had a recall.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

Be careful stuffing insulation around the seat belt, i remember there being a recall on this, something about the seat belt sparking when it was engaging during a collision and starting a fire, i know my 07 had a recall.

Yes I heard about that!

I Pray that I'll be back safe home to be with my family every day.

And like I used to say about helmets... I'm going to wear it, but I'm not planing in using it!

I hope we are all good!

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by Herbicidal

Will the panel even fit back on?

You're a sick, sick man! You need to get yourself some professional help!

Yes, the panels fit perfectly snug and dead!



Hey I have another good one for you:

as I drive about 65 mph on the highway I used to hear/feel the cars/trucks behind me and passing me, now if I don't keep an eye one the rear view mirrors some times I get this "surprise... I'm passing you"!

It's taking a while to get use to but...


I like it!


D.

[derickveliz2]

OK, I had to go and look at the fire wall...

Now I know where is all that noise coming from...

I put 2.5 CLD Tiles in the flat areas to control resonance, and for now I lay down a layer of CCF 1/4" and covered back with the OEM carpet, I need to spend more time in this area so I can lay down the MLV.

Even with only the CLD Tiles and Foam, I can tell the difference, the MLV will really quiet things around in this area, but it's going to be very hard.


























This is a photo I took this morning when I was taking pictures for a new project...

[derickveliz2]

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At lunch time I removed the panel from the left front door, and put some butyl rope inside and 2 CLD Tiles, this time I'm putting most of it inside of the inner wall (where the speaker is), on the right door I had to trim the MLV a lot to get the panel back in place, so this time I'm taking my precautions.

[sqcomp]

D, you ready for some mids?

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

D, you ready for some mids?

I'm



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[derickveliz2]

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I work for 2 hours on the front left door... Time consuming

Pictures... soon.


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