Sound deadening

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:30 pm

I have been putting sound deadening in the MGBGT.

I used 4 square metres or mat, covering the footwells, bulkhead (double layer on the bulkhead) all of the floor, under the back seat and the spare wheel well.

The difference is marked I was amazed how high I had the radio set when I turned it on it was much too loud. And the road noise and rattles are greatly improved. I might put some more sound proofing space layer on later, but for now it'll do.

Three meters would have done one layer but I wanted to double up on the bulkhaed and in the boot.

The cd player sounds a million times better now.

It took me a full day to do from start to finish.

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I did think of leaving the carpets out and driving round in what looked like the inside a space capsule.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:37 pm

Can you still get the clutch to work with all that underneath the pedal?

Please do tell what/where from/how much? Looks like a good tenners worth to me!

Post by **RogerRust** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:48 pm

linearaudio wrote:Can you still get the clutch to work with all that underneath the pedal?

It's an optical illusion - its only 3mm thick each layer!

PM sent.

Post by **pfgiz** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:19 pm

This sounds to be just what the Spitfire needs..... Please can you send me the relevant contact and pricing details too.

Cheers.

Post by **RogerRust** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:43 pm

By the way did you spot my footwell lights 5 screw fit Leds on each side, I am particlarly pleased with them because I bought the lamps and holders for something else and never used them.

Post by **millerman** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:58 pm

Well, where did you purchase the sound deadening?

Post by **callyspoy** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:36 pm

Hey Roger, can you perhaps PM me too about costs etc. really need to do mine soon...
cheers kind sir!

Post by **alainmoran** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:56 pm

Sound deadening is not cheap stuff, especially when most places seem to sell it in two foot squares, I'm sure there must be somewhere that you can buy it on a roll though.

I've been intending on doing this to my minor before I put the carpets down, however whether it happens or not depends on whether I can find any of the stuff for reasonable money.

Post by **StaffsMoggie** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:51 pm

Nice job. I would like to do the same to my GT if only I could stop the windscreen leaking. Every BGT Ive had has suffered from this!

Post by **toginthemog** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:59 pm

what sort of cost and from where do we purchase this from

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:46 am

It cost me about £90 there are lots of suppliers try 'sound deadening' or 'Brown Bread' on ebay. best to collect it if you can it's heavy to post.