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AdamCzap · 11-16-2009, 10:52 AM

Has anyone tried this on their Camaro yet? I'm probably going to do mine and am wondering what the best way to go about this is.

From what I can tell there are two major players in the sound deadening game - Dynamat and Second Skin Automotive Insulation. It looks like I'm gonna go with SSAI Damplifier Pro.

I have a noweeds.net kit installed right under my floor panels and oohhhhh boy does it rattle the insides when I open it up! I'm looking to make this thing quiet like a luxury car.

Anyone who has first-hand experience, knowledge, or any advice with this car: I woulid appreciate some feedback!

loopback · 12-13-2009, 02:27 AM

From reading the threads I'm estimating that you would need about 70 Sq feet to dampen the Trunk (50 sq feet) and both doors (20 Sq feet)

from what I'm reading on the web
Dynamat = expensive but works well.
Dynamat Mega Pak 72sq Feet $600.00
http://www.dynamat.com/products_car_audio_sheets_and_bulk_paks.html

RAAMmat BXT II = just as good as Dynamat
37.5 sq $100 x 2 would be 75 Sq Feet $200
http://www.raamaudio.com

Second Skin = less expansive and works as good as Dynamat Damplifier Pro 80 sq feet $289.87
http://www.secondskinaudio.com/vibration-mat/damplifier-pro.php?category=120

Fatmat = comes off in high heat and reported smell 100 sq feet $129.99
http://www.fatmat.com/bulk/fatmat/100.html

So I think it comes down to is it really worth 3x for Dynamat? I'm leaning towards RAAMmat or SecondSkin after all this is dampening material not really rocket science not exactly sure what Dynamat could bring that justifies 3x the price???
anyone have comments or suggestions?

racer50200 · 12-13-2009, 06:14 PM

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Darth_Emma · 12-13-2009, 06:35 PM

Someone in a thread did mention that having the trunk mat helps dampen sound. That was one reason I bought the trunk mat. I don't have my car yet, but I'll let you know if that really does make a difference.

As I read the first post, it struck me as funny as how some people spend lots of money to make their Camaro louder whereas others try to quiet them down. It takes all kinds!

BigBOSS · 12-13-2009, 06:41 PM

I just used Second Skin Audio's new sound deadener called "SPL Tiles" during my subwoofer install. I love it and all the shop guys loved it!

2010 SSRS · 12-13-2009, 08:05 PM

louder than hell

wildcatjake · 12-16-2009, 06:53 PM

Subscribed. Have definitely been thinking about this in conccurence with my sub install.

irvinecamaro · 12-16-2009, 06:58 PM

I'm interested in this as well. Is there any need/benefit of using dampening material in the front end?

Alfieboy · 12-16-2009, 09:22 PM

I dont have much of a problem,other than the thin trunk lid virbrating..

Rick

I do have the 5 piece Llyod mats (including trunk) installed...

BLACK10 · 12-16-2009, 10:38 PM

i installed R-BLOX off of eBay. did the trunk floor, back wall of trunk and spare tire/battery cover with 25 sq ft. makes the exhaust sound like its on the outside of the car now(muffler delete). for some reason the trunk still rattles with the 1000watts on two tens

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270492268918

works great, quality stuff and comes with the roller

tjd24 · 12-17-2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks BLACK10 for the R-Blox tip - I ordered 25sqft for the trunk.

Did you consider covering the spare well with a removable sheet of R-Blox ? I heard that it acts like a drum over the standard mat. I have the Camaro Trunk Mat but that only cut down part of the sound. I'm adding the R-Blox to help with Exhaust noise from my new Cat-Back Solo Exhaust.

alex33x · 12-17-2009, 05:47 PM

Around how much does it cost to the full car? material and install, and about how much weight do you add?

bpoirier · 12-17-2009, 11:30 PM

Black 10,
How much did you need to do your trunk?

camaro guy · 12-19-2009, 05:22 AM

i posted about this back in august or so. i used dynamat in the trunk and it reduced noise tremendously! dynapad extreme trunk pad from ebay. 20 sq ft for $89 shipped! thats all you need to cover the trunk.

11-16-2009, 10:52 AM	#1
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	Sound dampening the Camaro SS? Has anyone tried this on their Camaro yet? I'm probably going to do mine and am wondering what the best way to go about this is. From what I can tell there are two major players in the sound deadening game - Dynamat and Second Skin Automotive Insulation. It looks like I'm gonna go with SSAI Damplifier Pro. I have a noweeds.net kit installed right under my floor panels and oohhhhh boy does it rattle the insides when I open it up! I'm looking to make this thing quiet like a luxury car. Anyone who has first-hand experience, knowledge, or any advice with this car: I woulid appreciate some feedback!

12-13-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
racer50200 Drives: 2010 White 2SS/RS Camaro 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 125 View My Garage	___________________ __________________ Camaro Specs: 2010 2SS/RS SW, 6M, Eibach Spings / bars, 275's X 4, Heritage Grill, NLP spoiler, Becky's SW shark fin, AAC LED DRL's, Stainless Works Headers and exhaust, Barton Flat Stick Shifter, '69 SS emblems, ready for hp boost..... Help your country.... Buy American Products!!

12-16-2009, 06:53 PM	#7
wildcatjake Full of Shenanigans Drives: The pedal through the floor pan... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 114 View My Garage	Subscribed. Have definitely been thinking about this in conccurence with my sub install. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS M6 - "H1 OFCR" GMPP 21" Wheels - Volant CAI - XS Power LT's and exhaust - Custom Tune - MGW Short Throw - IOM Heritage Grille - 25% Tint - AAC Amber LED Upgrade, Footwells, and DRL's - JL 10W7 in a **** Box - Active Image Dynamics and Vifa Components - Kenwood Amps - Lots of Sound Deadener - Big Worm full tint kit and bowties Future Plans: Vmax ported TB - More AAC goodies - Drop Springs/Sways/Bushings Wish List: AirLift - Whipple - Cam

12-16-2009, 10:38 PM	#10
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	i installed R-BLOX off of eBay. did the trunk floor, back wall of trunk and spare tire/battery cover with 25 sq ft. makes the exhaust sound like its on the outside of the car now(muffler delete). for some reason the trunk still rattles with the 1000watts on two tens http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270492268918 works great, quality stuff and comes with the roller Attached Images

12-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#11
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Thanks BLACK10 for the R-Blox tip - I ordered 25sqft for the trunk. Did you consider covering the spare well with a removable sheet of R-Blox ? I heard that it acts like a drum over the standard mat. I have the Camaro Trunk Mat but that only cut down part of the sound. I'm adding the R-Blox to help with Exhaust noise from my new Cat-Back Solo Exhaust. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

12-13-2009, 02:27 AM	#2
loopback SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 110	From reading the threads I'm estimating that you would need about 70 Sq feet to dampen the Trunk (50 sq feet) and both doors (20 Sq feet) from what I'm reading on the web Dynamat = expensive but works well. Dynamat Mega Pak 72sq Feet $600.00 http://www.dynamat.com/products_car_audio_sheets_and_bulk_paks.html RAAMmat BXT II = just as good as Dynamat 37.5 sq $100 x 2 would be 75 Sq Feet $200 http://www.raamaudio.com Second Skin = less expansive and works as good as Dynamat Damplifier Pro 80 sq feet $289.87 http://www.secondskinaudio.com/vibration-mat/damplifier-pro.php?category=120 Fatmat = comes off in high heat and reported smell 100 sq feet $129.99 http://www.fatmat.com/bulk/fatmat/100.html So I think it comes down to is it really worth 3x for Dynamat? I'm leaning towards RAAMmat or SecondSkin after all this is dampening material not really rocket science not exactly sure what Dynamat could bring that justifies 3x the price??? anyone have comments or suggestions?

12-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#4
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Someone in a thread did mention that having the trunk mat helps dampen sound. That was one reason I bought the trunk mat. I don't have my car yet, but I'll let you know if that really does make a difference. As I read the first post, it struck me as funny as how some people spend lots of money to make their Camaro louder whereas others try to quiet them down. It takes all kinds!

12-13-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
BigBOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS, 6M, IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 480	I just used Second Skin Audio's new sound deadener called "SPL Tiles" during my subwoofer install. I love it and all the shop guys loved it!

12-13-2009, 08:05 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	louder than hell

12-16-2009, 06:58 PM	#8
irvinecamaro Drives: Used to be 2010 2SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 142	I'm interested in this as well. Is there any need/benefit of using dampening material in the front end?

12-16-2009, 09:22 PM	#9
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	I dont have much of a problem,other than the thin trunk lid virbrating.. Rick I do have the 5 piece Llyod mats (including trunk) installed...

12-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#12
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 687	Around how much does it cost to the full car? material and install, and about how much weight do you add? __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

12-17-2009, 11:30 PM	#13
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	Black 10, How much did you need to do your trunk?

12-19-2009, 05:22 AM	#14
camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	i posted about this back in august or so. i used dynamat in the trunk and it reduced noise tremendously! dynapad extreme trunk pad from ebay. 20 sq ft for $89 shipped! thats all you need to cover the trunk.

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