What can you use cheap for sound mat?

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bpowell555
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Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:46 am

Heh, I've got some vibes in the front door kicks and they sound alreet - no sub so not badass. But after a few weeks they develop a rattle that totally screws the sound (refitting seems to sort it). The pioneer 4 inchers in the rear are fine.

Looking on fleabay the acoustic mat is stupidly expensive - can I use any old shite instead? Like I've got some of that weed mat you put under err your weeds in the garden :rasta:

But I guess it should probably have some flame retartdent properties or something, like all the best ebay gear. Any suggestions much appreciated as I have to listen to radio 1 as its the only thing with no base :cry:

Cheers!

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Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:06 am

i used multiple layers of gaffer or duct tape, its also fire resistant and stops rattles.

it is not pretty but you dont see it in any event.
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bpowell555
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Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:18 pm

Any other ideas? :?:
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Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:13 am

carpet underlay!
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Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:55 am

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220649059457

Just used these in my Touring on the floorpans and rear inner arch tubs - easy to cut and apply :D

£18 inc delivery - enough to do all the problem areas - don't be so tight :wink:
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