Rotary Rasp

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I would get the a few sheets on the dynamat extreme. That trunk kit only has one sheet of xtreme and several of the regular. It seems odd that they mixed it that way.

Shagster D

Rotary Rasp:

Can you list the type of tools and sizes of ratchet/screwdrivers you used to pull the seats and rear deck facade? I'm going to install 50SF of Fatmat in the trunk, rear deck and most of the floor inside. I have zero tools and would need to buy some to accomplish the tasks

Thanks a bunch!

jstkilntim

If I remember right, a 3/8 drive metric socket set, a #2 phillips and a small flat tip will get you through it. A small seal pick makes disconnecting the electrical plugs a little easier. You will also want a razor knife, some heavy duty scissors and a Dynamat roller. I used denatured alcohol to clean first. Read through this thread for tips on removing the seats, panels etc. Don't forget to do the trunk lid. Have fun!!

Shagster D

Thanks for the info. I will make a day of it, and if there is time left I'll add some Fatmat to the doors and install the new speakers!

BoosTED

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Also disconnect the battery before removing the seats and plugs for the air bags. (if you do the floor)

I used a small heavy duty (ball bearing) wheel that I had purchased for a rolling cart to roll the matting. The little plastic roller that comes with the FatMat is very incompetent (handle snaps) especially if the temperature is not very warm when laying the matting.

The trunk floor and lid was the most noticable for improving the stereo.

The front doors make a difference as well.

For the floor I recommend just getting a set of the premium floor mats and throwing them on top of the stock mats. That makes it reversable if you need less weight in the car.

llzjayarzll

nice very clean install. i did my trunk already, youre about to make me go out and buy more dynamat..

BoosTED

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Notice a difference?

rastaman

Looks nice. As far for the smell in B quiet and fatmat it will come and go especially on hot days since they are made of asphalt. Don't Buy fatmat if it is going on a trunk lid or door it always falls off on summer days.

BoosTED

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Mine must be an exception because it didn't fall off this summer.

The ones that fell off, was the surface cleaned before the FatMat was rolled on?

carampsonline

dude, get it professionaly done!

peterisurhero

hey guys i wanted to do this but do i have to just stick it on?? i dont really feel like paying that much when i can do it myself.

BoosTED

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Yes it just sticks on, it doesn't need a heat gun like the old stiff vinyl Dynamat.

Very sticky stuff.

I rolled it on with a small heavy duty wheel that I was planning on installing on the bottom of my stereo cabinet.

It takes a little while to get good at laying it.

Some pointers that I have adapted:

Don't worry about how pretty it looks (it is going to be under carpet or a door panel).

Instead of bending around corners cut the pieces smaller so they meet up or overlap.

The material sticks very well to itself so it is fine to layer it, like over the cat area on the floor.

peterisurhero

ahah thnx 4 years to supercharge i guess now i gotta see more into this because my car rattles WAYYYYYYYYYYY too much.

BoosTED

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Did you see Polak's DIY on the Rattle Hunt?

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ht=rattle+hunt

Jugga

Rotary Rasp,

How come you sound dampened to the black plastic and not the metal door panel?

mysql

would suck if you ever needed to access the fuel pump.

BoosTED

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Good point mysql, I cut around mine with a blade.

When I upgraded fuel pump it was not an issue.

My install is still holding strong. The smell went away a long time ago.

Urban Legend

How long did it take you to install the dynamat kit?