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Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16302
Registered: Oct-05
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yesterday i got done doing my passenger side door. i only had one sheet so i could only do one door for now. the shop ran out.

deadener........stinger roadkill

i took the door panel off and the plastic cover the factory used to cover up the holes.
then i cut the roadkill stuff to cover all the holes.

let me tell you guys, it makes a BIGGGGGG difference. the mid bass response from my component set is just insane now.

i would recomend this to anyone that is even thinking about it. unless your door is sealed up good already.
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Gold Member
Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1164
Registered: Nov-06
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i just did mine a couple days ago

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/i-c-e-electrical-security-navigation/70539-diy-so und-deadening-most-important-part-system.html
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Username: Jakeyplaysbass

ASU

Post Number: 2227
Registered: Jul-05
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Chad your just now deadening your doors? I would have thought you did that years ago.
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16304
Registered: Oct-05
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mike that is awesome.

but let me ask you something. what benefit you get with the carboard? i was thinking of doing that but decided to just the deadener over the holes without the cardboard.
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16305
Registered: Oct-05
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oh jake. i am lazy. lol.

well not just that. the focals and the mmats i have sound good the way they were so i didn't feel the need. but after deadening the doors, i was like what an idiot i am for not doing this long time ago. hahaha.
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1165
Registered: Nov-06
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Chad people usually use MDF or Fiberglass to fill the holes to seperate the REAR and FRONT waves from mixing.

Cardboard works just as good, once you slap some deadener on the front side its nice and thick.

And I'll get back to you on the RL-S in a couple days, I don't have the money yet.
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Username: Jakeyplaysbass

ASU

Post Number: 2229
Registered: Jul-05
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If mike backs out on the RL-s 12s count me in.
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16307
Registered: Oct-05
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i have 2 jake. mike only wants one. :-)

mike.....i just slap the deadner over the big holes. the door is air tight though. you think the cardboard will make a bigger difference?
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1166
Registered: Nov-06
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Yep, I tested mine each time I did something new. The cardboard definately made a difference. I don't believe deadener can completly filter out the waves, thats what the cardboard is for.
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Username: Jakeyplaysbass

ASU

Post Number: 2230
Registered: Jul-05
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I see I see. How much?

anthony.j.papa@asu.edu - email
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16308
Registered: Oct-05
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god damn it. lol.

so should i take the deadener off then put the cardboard then put the deadener back?

or

should i leave the deaderner there and put a sheet of cardboard and put another sheet on top of it?
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1167
Registered: Nov-06
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"should i leave the deaderner there and put a sheet of cardboard and put another sheet on top of it?"

Yeah if you see in my pictures I already had deadener over the holes, then after that I put the cardboard cut-out of the hole witch deadener over top of it.
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Username: Insearchofbass

Post Number: 7417
Registered: Jun-04
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this is a good post for me I got some components im still deciding what to do with and how....I figured the cardboard would make a difference having messed with subs in cardboard boxes lol.....im thinking of putting my 5.25 mids in 6 inch pvc sealed up and mounting the tweets above them
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Username: Rellikfl

New Port Richey, FL
USA

Post Number: 45
Registered: Dec-07
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hey mike. How much did it cost to do all that?
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16310
Registered: Oct-05
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cool mike. thanks. you're the best.

anyways send me the money so i can ship out the sub. hahahaha.

i don't know if you are ready for the sq of the rl-s. lol. it will blow you away on how the low and the higher frequencies plays so flat.
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1168
Registered: Nov-06
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> RAAMmat BXT™ roll 118.96 1 118.96
> Ensolite™ MLC yards 11.96 3 35.88
> V&S Spray Adhesive can 7.66 1 7.66
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Sub Total $162.50
> Shipping: UPS Ground $27.40
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Total $189.90
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16311
Registered: Oct-05
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sean you gonna need more air space than what that pvc pipe can give you.
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Username: Rellikfl

New Port Richey, FL
USA

Post Number: 46
Registered: Dec-07
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Would it make a big difference if I just did it in my trunk and rear deck?
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1169
Registered: Nov-06
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No problem chad anytime

And yeah sean those components are designed to do well in the airspace of a door, don't suffocate them
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16312
Registered: Oct-05
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forgot to mention. my car has a styrofoam block between the door panel and the door. it was making sound so i took that out.
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1171
Registered: Nov-06
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"Would it make a big difference if I just did it in my trunk and rear deck?"

If your trunk has holes like mine did, it makes a HUGE difference. My sub was noticably louder and it completely stopped all the rattles in my trunk.
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16313
Registered: Oct-05
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chris the whole point of us deadening the door is to make it as airtight as possible. of course to get rid of any vibrations. but we want to seal up the door. that is our main goal. at least for me it was.
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Username: Rellikfl

New Port Richey, FL
USA

Post Number: 48
Registered: Dec-07
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thnx for the info
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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 4900
Registered: Jul-06
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My component mids are in MDF sealed boxes built to spec for the speakers
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16314
Registered: Oct-05
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you are fukkking lucky you can fit a mdf made box in your ride for you speakers. god damn it. i hate you man. lol.

i bet the mids sound clean in there.

i was thinking about doing that but i don't want to cut up my door panels.
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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 4903
Registered: Jul-06
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Haha Chad...... they don't exactly "fit"

In fact I can't fit anything inside the doors, not even just a speaker cause of where the window track and power window motor are. Stock ones were in the dash.


The boxes are covered in carpet to match the door panel, and mounted on the door. In other words they stick out from the doors. Doesn't look the best, but works GREAT.

I will get pics up of my entire system soon.
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Username: Insearchofbass

Post Number: 7422
Registered: Jun-04
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"And yeah sean those components are designed to do well in the airspace of a door, don't suffocate them"

hmm well if thats the case maybe ill mount them on the floor then somehow...how much air space (each) do you think they will need
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Username: Rellikfl

New Port Richey, FL
USA

Post Number: 50
Registered: Dec-07
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hey mike, do you have any "RAAMmat BXT" left?

email - chrisreed19@gmail.com
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Username: Vtouch06

Q-TowN, PA

Post Number: 244
Registered: Nov-07
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^^lol....
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16318
Registered: Oct-05
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not sure on exactly how much air space a speaker needs cause some companies don't put the recomended size. but when the speakers are designed, i am sure they have the space of a door in mind. i know all car doors are different size but you know what i mean.
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Username: Rellikfl

New Port Richey, FL
USA

Post Number: 51
Registered: Dec-07
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?, I don't want a whole role, just enough to do trunk and rear deck possibly.
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Username: Vtouch06

Q-TowN, PA

Post Number: 245
Registered: Nov-07
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well you can always go on ebay...they got Edead from elemental designs, dynamat xtreme and other stuf too....etc...
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Username: Insearchofbass

Post Number: 7424
Registered: Jun-04
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"not sure on exactly how much air space a speaker needs cause some companies don't put the recomended size. but when the speakers are designed, i am sure they have the space of a door in mind. i know all car doors are different size but you know what i mean"

well from a guess on my part .25-.30 should be good per 5.25 speaker
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1172
Registered: Nov-06
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eDead is horrible

I'd recomend RAAMmat, Dynomat Extreme, Secondskin

and Chris my friend already bought the leftover i had
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Username: Rellikfl

New Port Richey, FL
USA

Post Number: 52
Registered: Dec-07
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thanks anyways mike.
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Platinum Member
Username: Bestmankind

IM THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Post Number: 16323
Registered: Oct-05
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stinger road kill works good as well.
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Username: Cblaze

Rock island, Tenesssee
Us

Post Number: 1057
Registered: Sep-07
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how much does it cost to dynamat a door, thought about doing mine when i get it all together
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Username: Vtouch06

Q-TowN, PA

Post Number: 246
Registered: Nov-07
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^it depends how much you get and want to do...they got good prices on ebay....
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Username: Cblaze

Rock island, Tenesssee
Us

Post Number: 1058
Registered: Sep-07
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how many layers would ya wanna put in a door just one?
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Username: Mike11202

DD9515G VFL 200.1 = : , Sewell, NJ
US

Post Number: 1173
Registered: Nov-06
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2 layers on the door, 1 on the inside
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Username: Cblaze

Rock island, Tenesssee
Us

Post Number: 1061
Registered: Sep-07
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oh
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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 4907
Registered: Jul-06
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My CDT HD 5 1/4" mids require 0.05 cu.ft. for a flat response.

Yes you read that right.
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Username: Insearchofbass

Post Number: 7431
Registered: Jun-04
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"My CDT HD 5 1/4" mids require 0.05 cu.ft. for a flat response.

Yes you read that right."

well then im trying the 6 inch pvc idea then
6x6x3.25=.0677 cf

thanks m.s.
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Platinum Member
Username: Rovin


4 10 Pioneer...

Post Number: 12643
Registered: Jul-05
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wtf ur selling ur SS subs now ???

i too can feel air being lost in my front doors & can also feel the wasted energy on the doors exterior but like chad ima lazy @ss & 1 day hope to do it

???? here - u know that undercoating which can be applied with a spraygun\compressor ..well im wondering if i can buy that & spray inside the door skin since its difficult to get at it & would be faster to do but im still going to dynamat over the door panel.....
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Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 4941
Registered: Jul-06
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Sean:

Make sure you check what airspace your speakers specify before doing that. 6" mids take more space, for example with the CDT HD, the 6" take 0.3 cu.ft. Quite a bit more than the 5"
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