Sound Deadening Tutorial?

004runnerLtd

004runnerLtd

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Anyone interested in this?
I completely stripped the interior of my 4runner (sans the dash and headliner), and installed RAAMmat BXT II (sound deadening) and their Ensolite (closed-cell foam for a quiter cabin) to the entire vehicle. Plus a layer of MLV (mass loaded vinyl) to the floor.
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I have photos, and a step by step guide for how much material is needed for each section of the car (mostly thanks to Rick over at RAAMaudio). Also body panel removal steps.
I installed a new sound system while I was at it. But that could be another tutorial/photos for the modifications needed.

If you're interested, let me know! Would be happy to write one up.



- Eric

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I'm definitely interested. I've thought of doing this in the future to eliminate some of the excess road noise. If you have the time that would be awesome. Also a rough cost of the materials (obviously they will vary).
 
Do it!

However, there is a write up on 4runners.org. May want to check that out and see if it's still worth your time.

What did you think of RAAmat?
 
SCRunner12 said:
I'm definitely interested. I've thought of doing this in the future to eliminate some of the excess road noise. If you have the time that would be awesome. Also a rough cost of the materials (obviously they will vary).
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It's a HUGE improvement, I can tell you that. I can whisper to someone easily going 50-60. And when hoping on the freeway, still extremely silent. Don't have to turn up the music either. Road noise on the freeway doesn't block it out.
I started the tutorial, but it was taking some time, so figured I'd ask first.
I'll include my cost in there as well! All said and done, I think it was $300-$350. Not bad at all.

tbst said:
Do it!

However, there is a write up on 4runners.org. May want to check that out and see if it's still worth your time.

What did you think of RAAmat?
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I noticed there was some here and there. Saw one for a 4th gen. Figured another one wouldn't hurt.

Love the RAAMmat. It worked out great, and Rick over there is top notch. Answered all of my questions and then some.


I'll continue working on the tutorial this week!
 
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My question should be easy...

What did you use to cut the stuff? I tried scissors, and went through about 5 pairs. Then I tried a razor, ruined 3. So I tried a knife, and ruined 2 of my wives "good knives."
 
I used RAAmat and Ensolite in my Toyota Celica a few years back. It worked FANTASTIC!!! much better for the price than Dynomat. Insulating the doors made the biggest difference in sound quality. Much more pronounced low and especially mid frequencies from the door speakers. Deadening the floor and wheel wells helped alot with road noise too.
 
Sherwood4Runner said:
I used RAAmat and Ensolite in my Toyota Celica a few years back. It worked FANTASTIC!!! much better for the price than Dynomat. Insulating the doors made the biggest difference in sound quality. Much more pronounced low and especially mid frequencies from the door speakers. Deadening the floor and wheel wells helped alot with road noise too.
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And the firewall, as far up as you can get.
 
You should do the write up focusing on the material you used, and how exactly you installed it. Others have covered much of the 4runner disassembly, but I don't remember much detail on actually installing the stuff. Also, including the cost of the raamat and ensolite (i.e. detailed BOM) would be very useful to people and by people, I mean me, as I am interested in something like this.
 
A.Wilson013 said:
My question should be easy...

What did you use to cut the stuff? I tried scissors, and went through about 5 pairs. Then I tried a razor, ruined 3. So I tried a knife, and ruined 2 of my wives "good knives."
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I used this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bessey-D-BKWH...sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327372881&sr=8-3-spell

You'll probably need some extra blades as well.
I cut it on a scrap piece of particle board. This knife (or one similar) will be your best bet. Can just flip the blade when dull, and then replace when both sides become dull.
 
Nelsonmd said:
You should do the write up focusing on the material you used, and how exactly you installed it. Others have covered much of the 4runner disassembly, but I don't remember much detail on actually installing the stuff. Also, including the cost of the raamat and ensolite (i.e. detailed BOM) would be very useful to people and by people, I mean me, as I am interested in something like this.
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Will do my best!
Perhaps I'll take a door panel off, and shoot a video explaining how I installed everything. Emphasizing on cutting the pieces to the correct shapes needed. Picked up a few 'tricks' along the way.
 
004runnerLtd said:
Will do my best!
Perhaps I'll take a door panel off, and shoot a video explaining how I installed everything. Emphasizing on cutting the pieces to the correct shapes needed. Picked up a few 'tricks' along the way.
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Good. I love the idea of a tight and quiet cabin, but I want a better idea of exactly what it entails.
 
I'm Very interested in the tutorial, especially doors. I just installed a new pair of components in the front doors and I definitely need to deaden the doors for better mid bass response. I like the pic you posted with the interior out. I have been wondering how much airspace is behind the right rear trim panel and haven't had a chance to pull it off. That looks like plenty of room to mount my two 8" L5's. Look forward to the tutorial.
 
OHP said:
I'm Very interested in the tutorial, especially doors. I just installed a new pair of components in the front doors and I definitely need to deaden the doors for better mid bass response. I like the pic you posted with the interior out. I have been wondering how much airspace is behind the right rear trim panel and haven't had a chance to pull it off. That looks like plenty of room to mount my two 8" L5's. Look forward to the tutorial.
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I installed Polk MM6501 components in the front. Ridiculous how much bass is coming out of those things, both in combination of the speakers, and sound deadening. It'll make a big difference for you since you upgraded your system.


I'll continue writing the tutorial, and hopefully have it up sometime this week!
 
Awesome to hear I'm not the only one ...

I tore my interior apart 4 years ago and used roofing mat (aka poor mans dynamat) along with carpet insulation to deaden the road noise for about $140 total.

I don't have any pics but I look forward to your write-up.

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