SimonExtreme
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I know that talking about sounddeadening is close to sacrilage but............
Some time in the past, my car had all the carpet removed and when it was replaced, it wasn't done as well as I would have liked. In particular, the large rear carpet to the engine wall (with Carrera RS on it) doesn't sit well and is a bit lumpy. On checking the parts book, I find that there is a "damping mat" for this area of the RS. It is no longer available.
The carpet is well stuck down so I don't know what is underneith. I am sure there is nothing at the edges or on the flat bit at the back. However, there is somesponge material (not OEM) on the rear shelf to try to make the carpet sit better. In addition, on the vertical element, there is a softer patch in the middle where the carpet seems to sit better.
Without removing the carpet, which I don't want to do until I have a replacement plan, I have no way of knowing what is underneith and therefore what the "softer" area is. I suspect it is the same sponge material I have found elsewhere.
Can anybody tell me what should be there, in as much detail as possible. I suspect that I am missing some sound deadening, which obviously is letting me enjoy the engine noise so much better. However, I would like to make the carpet sit better so any info or ideas would be welcomed.
Some time in the past, my car had all the carpet removed and when it was replaced, it wasn't done as well as I would have liked. In particular, the large rear carpet to the engine wall (with Carrera RS on it) doesn't sit well and is a bit lumpy. On checking the parts book, I find that there is a "damping mat" for this area of the RS. It is no longer available.
The carpet is well stuck down so I don't know what is underneith. I am sure there is nothing at the edges or on the flat bit at the back. However, there is somesponge material (not OEM) on the rear shelf to try to make the carpet sit better. In addition, on the vertical element, there is a softer patch in the middle where the carpet seems to sit better.
Without removing the carpet, which I don't want to do until I have a replacement plan, I have no way of knowing what is underneith and therefore what the "softer" area is. I suspect it is the same sponge material I have found elsewhere.
Can anybody tell me what should be there, in as much detail as possible. I suspect that I am missing some sound deadening, which obviously is letting me enjoy the engine noise so much better. However, I would like to make the carpet sit better so any info or ideas would be welcomed.
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