Bulkhead soundproof / heatproof alternative

Bulkhead soundproof / heatproof alternative

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Midlifecrisis71

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2,870 posts

276 months

Tuesday 17th November 2015
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Hi

The soundproofing on the rear bulkhead below the rear window is pretty knackered on my car and the original Noble 3 piece kit is out of stock.

Has anyone used alternatives ?
I was considering using some Dynamat as its soundproof & heatproof - Has anyone else done this ?
Are there any alternatives you can suggest ?
Anyone got a replacement Noble 3 piece kit I can buy ?

Thanks
Giles

Adrian W

13,876 posts

229 months

Wednesday 18th November 2015
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I used carbon fibre

Midlifecrisis71

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2,870 posts

276 months

Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Adrian W said:
I used carbon fibre
How does that provide soundproofing !
Ive still got the heatproof base layer under the soundproofing.Im tempted to leave it with just that, I can't beleive a 4" high strip of matting can do an awful lot

Adrian W

13,876 posts

229 months

Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Midlifecrisis71 said:
Adrian W said:
I used carbon fibre
How does that provide soundproofing !
It doesn't, are you really telling me that you bought a Noble and your worried about cabin noise?

Acrowe

294 posts

226 months

Wednesday 18th November 2015
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I used dynamat on mine and am very happy with the results.

XLRONYX

244 posts

168 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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This might be more work than you had in mind. I used insulating rigid foam covered by aluminized fiberglass cloth.







I reworked the reflective heat shield when I insulated my fuel tank. The tunnel opening is close to sealed now.



Jeff

Midlifecrisis71

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2,870 posts

276 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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Adrian W said:
Midlifecrisis71 said:
Adrian W said:
I used carbon fibre
How does that provide soundproofing !
It doesn't, are you really telling me that you bought a Noble and your worried about cabin noise?
No not at all, but I don't know if it "needs" heat protection in that area

Midlifecrisis71

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2,870 posts

276 months

Thursday 19th November 2015
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Jeff - that is quite a lot of work ! OMG !

Looks amazing work. Whats the difference in sound and noise

RossoDiamante

52 posts

103 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Did you have the engine out for some other reason, or did you take it out specifically for this upgrade? That's an insanely nice job.

AMG Merc

11,954 posts

254 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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Doesn't having that hole open help with reducing air pressure in the cabin?