View Full Version : Replacing sound deadening and staying legal.
Libila
2009-10-10, 06:21 PM
Months ago I began an interior swap (tan for grey) and when I pulled the carpet I found that the original sound deadening had completely lifted and was broken in to chunks, so I just tossed it. Now that I'm modding toward SP to save money and my sanity I realize the sound deadening has to be replaced. What advice can you, the experienced auto-crossers, give me so I can become legal?
One slight detail I left out, I didn't weigh it but others have so I know about how much I need to put back in weight wise.
I have a bunch of Dynamat Extreme in my front doors...but my front speakers rattle when it's cold. Yah, I'm no help.
Kevin M
2009-10-11, 04:51 PM
I would just get some 3/8" carpet padding and cut some sheets to replace the parts you tossed out. On the other hand, you're talking about 3 ounces of sound deadening that's beneath your carpet. :lol: Even the most jaded and cynical national level autocrosser isn't go to go digging for that sort of thing,
Libila
2009-10-11, 06:17 PM
I'm talking about the tar stuff that usually requires dried ice and a hammer to remove...
Kevin M
2009-10-11, 07:03 PM
Oh. In that case, just get a can of the sound deadening/undercoating from NAPA or Kragen or whatever got to town. The non-spray stuff I mean.
Libila
2009-10-12, 08:33 AM
Cody, thanks for your advice. It's insightful to the extent of altering my worldview.
Kevin, I was thinking the same thing but I'm always unsure about the level of scrutiny when it comes to modifications and autox rules.
A1337STI
2009-10-13, 07:42 AM
damn.. all the work i put into removing that crap from my rally car (still a lil bit left) and yours just falls out? :lol: life is funny
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