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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Roof flex

Ok I am getting a lot of roof flex since I put in the stereo. My question is what is a good way to prevent this. I know Dynamat bu thats a lot of area to cover. Is there another way thats more cost effective and/or how much dynamat to stop the flex
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Same here...I just got the licence plate to stop rattling...and when I was back there to check, I could see the rooftop BIG TIME...it's almost a passove radiator! lol
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Umm, weld 1/4" steel plate under the roof? But then how would you shoot cool videos of your cell phone bouncing up and down on it?
I would think dynamat would reduce it, but theres just too much flex to eliminate it, and I have the roof rails.
Oddly, before I had my system in I had to get the rattling headliner re-stuck to the roof. I was worried the whole thing would come down after feeling the amount of movement, but its been ok so far.
My biggest rattle and buzz is coming from the rear hatch and a little coming from the rear quarters. Ill have to take off the interior panels and see what I can do for insulating it.
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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I put Raamat on my roof when I had my headliner out last month. Yes you do notice a difference.
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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very cool thankyou. I took care of some small vibrations with with weather seal. like tailight access areas and where plastic meets plastic
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by LTSport08
Ok I am getting a lot of roof flex since I put in the stereo. My question is what is a good way to prevent this. I know Dynamat bu thats a lot of area to cover. Is there another way thats more cost effective and/or how much dynamat to stop the flex
I'm confused Why does installing a stereo suddenly make your roof flex?
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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oh my bad...I listen to it entirely to loud. unless i am listening to talk radio..
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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Second Skin is much better than dynamat.

You will never eliminate all the flex, but it helps deaden the sound.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 03:43 AM
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very cool thankyou. I took care of some small vibrations with with weather seal. like tailight access areas and where plastic meets plastic
I was planning on doing this too. Where exactly did you put the weather seal?
I know about the taillight access panels. Did you do in between the upper and lower side panels? In the rear hatch? Thats where it seems most rattling is coming from.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I did my whole car with Raamat. The hatch was by far the aera which made the most difference. The doors were a very close second.

The roof the least noticeable. Except when it rains. Really knocks that sound down a lot.
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