DoorPack giveaway review

[jevmaster5]

Well, this is long overdue, but I'll just call it making sure of my opinions. I do want to preface this by saying that if you dont like my build, too bad. Unless you want to provide me with the extra money to finish it up, I'd prefer not to hear it.

First off, lets cover the vehicle: `02 Mazda Protege5, 272k mi on the clock at posting

head: Kenwood Excelon X-794

Front doors: JBL P8662

Rear doors: Alpine SPR-60c

Subs: 2x Alpine SWX-1043d in a 2.9'^2 box tuned to 26hz, currently pushed by a Kenwood X-1200m @1ohm

Monster Cable all-around, minus my chassis ground.

Pioneer amp (abt 55 watts x2) running to the components

When money allows, will upgrade alternator, change batteries, cover the box, add another x-1200m, and give the speakers the power they deserve... But that's a ways away...

I have previously used standard Damplifier in my last car (280z,) and was thrilled with it. This time around, using the Damplifier Pro, took things to a whole new level.

When even a hint of bass hit, the interior door panels would vibrate like mad, to the point of being audible outside of the car. About that time Second Skin had their Christmas giveaway, which turned out to be just the ticket. I had already used my remaining Damplifier from my Z to back the speakers when I first installed them.

Thanks to the work already done, I ended up being able to do 3 doors with pack sent. I'll be totally upfront, my work with the first door was rough, but functional. The second door went a little better, and the third doesnt look pretty, but I still had a copy of the picture after my hdd crashed (I'll add it soon.)

In my defense, some of the exposed spots are so the door panel will go back on correctly, as i had a couple issues on the other doors. To be honest, how it looks is not my worry. What I love is that the Damplifier Pro does a fantastic job killing the vibrations on a frame level. Before, where there were frequencies that caused the various frame bits to resonante, there is silence. The thickness of the Damplifier Pro also creates light preassure on the back of the panels, keeping them from rattling. I really could not be happier.

I may not have posted on these forums before, and I may not have the best laid-out posts, either. However, I can say that compared to the two layers of fatmat in my brother's vehicle, mine is just as quite on the rattle front and lacks about 60lbs of asphalt. I can also say, I'll be back.

-jev

Edited March 28, 2012 by jevmaster5

[Airborne]

that Damp pro could have gone further. Second Skin only recommends like 25% coverage. But it's good to see that someone used their giv-a-way pack!

[jevmaster5]

that Damp pro could have gone further. Second Skin only recommends like 25% coverage. But it's good to see that someone used their giv-a-way pack!

True, but I wanted to keep the door panels from vibrating against the frames, so I decided to go that route. Plus, if I can ever afford to, I'll be finishing the rest of the car w/pro, so it probaby would have ended up like that anyway

[Second Skin Rep Jon]

Thanks again for the review! No complaints from me at all.

While as little as 25% coverage is all that is needed, gains are still had by covering more area. At around 50% coverage is where most people can not or will not notice much, if any, difference between that and 100% coverage.

On a scientific level 100% coverage still shows results over 25%, 50%, and 75%, just you really won't be able to tell audibly.

Either way, the install looks good and I'm happy to know you're pleased with the product!