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| bcheney |
 Dec 23 2011, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States  |
What is your opinion of what side of the Ultimate Engine Sound Pad to expose in the Engine bay? Shiny side (foil looking or black). Here is a pic of the foil type in a 6 conversion that recently sold on ebay for $22K. I kinda like the foil side as it brightens the compartment. I know many don't like to cover this wall at all. Chime in...It's always great to hear from you guys!!
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| partwerks |
Dec 23 2011, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Might be just another thing for moisture to get trapped in behind, but don't know for sure.
As far as reducing, noise, I'd put it on the inside instead. If you want to brighten the engine compartment, then paint it chrome or something would be my suggestion......... |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Dec 23 2011, 07:53 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
bare fire wall inside engine compartment. 2 layers of fat mat inside cabin followed by a later of carpet sound pad under the factory back pad , RESEAL THE REAR WINDOW, no solid mounts anywhere.
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 23 2011, 07:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have that same mat on the firewall of my conversion, and it looks nice. I'm not really sure if it's really any quieter than my other car without the mat.
The heavy factory mat just looks too ugly for me to put back in! |
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| kkid |
Dec 24 2011, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 343 Joined: 18-December 07 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 8,483 Region Association: Northern California |
I have installed same pad in my 964 earlier this year. Checked with the manufacturer to make sure which side should be exposed for better insulation. Their answer is black side. I painted the edge in red.
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| rnellums |
Dec 24 2011, 03:41 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I bought that one and didn't notice much of a difference. It was thicker than stock too and I had some difficulty re-installing my fuse block cover.
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| euro911 |
Dec 24 2011, 04:05 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California 
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Mike (Ruby Red) gave me some acoustic material that had flannel/juke in the middle and foil on both sides.
So I installed the foil side against the firewall ... ... and the foil side towards the engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| IronHillRestorations |
Dec 25 2011, 04:16 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I installed some four layer foam sound mat in a couple cars. I used the expensive mylar tape on all the edges, and attached it with mechanical fasteners (big fender rivets) and high quality adhesive. As far as I know, it's held up OK.
On a occasional use, fair weather car; I wouldn't worry too much about corrosion. The big concern is the mat coming off and fouling the engine air flow. |
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| bulitt |
Dec 26 2011, 05:09 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
I'm thinking because a "Firewall" is supposed to stop vapors and flames from entering the passenger compartment attaching a product that could absorb oil and gas could present an potential safety issue. So I'm attaching all my sound stuff inside the cabin.
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