noser7 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Posted December 24, 2014 Hey guys I have another question I'd liked answered or any help relating to it. I'm sure you all have been through it, too much bass too much flex in the trunk. So my question is, how do I strenghten the reqr quarter panels so that they don't flex as much? I have a 03' Chrysler Concorde and the trunk is HUGE, it also has large pieces of flimsy metal that'll flex like crazy. So I was wondering if there was a way I could use wood cut and shape to the inner quarter panel to hold it from flexing. I have an ideas in my head of how to go about it but I want to see if there alternatives. Everything hidden behind panels so you cant see if I do anything. Of course I will be getting some fatmat and expanding foam to do the trunk lid and all the trunk area. Thanks for any help!!!!!!!
islandpride684 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 try it and let us know... Build Log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186921-blk9te-07-yukon-slo-mo-build/page-3?hl=%2Bblk9te#entry2881410
redwolf2 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Fill it with foam? Sound deaden it and see if it's satisfactory? I doubt you'll be able to stop the panel flex, but you can dampen the noise it makes
islandpride684 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Fill it with foam? Sound deaden it and see if it's satisfactory? I doubt you'll be able to stop the panel flex, but you can dampen the noise it makes No, he was asking if he could use wood, cut and shape to the inner quarter panel to hold it from flexing Build Log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186921-blk9te-07-yukon-slo-mo-build/page-3?hl=%2Bblk9te#entry2881410
Guest Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Fatmat is not all that great. If you insist on running the cheap route use peel n seal. It is basically the same thing but cheaper. Or honestly, just for a few bucks more get some q-mat. It is a lot thicker. As far as the panels go, see if you can pop them off and then apply the sound deadening to the panel and the metal frame underneath the panel. Make sure you leave enough room to put the panel back on. And remember that you do not need 100% coverage, unless you want to overkill it. About your wood idea. You probably will not need wood on just a side panel, but if you can do it, I'm sure it will help. I would just be worried about having enough clearance.
afrakes Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Fatmat is not all that great. If you insist on running the cheap route use peel n seall. It is basically the same thing but cheaper. Or honestly, just for a few bucks more get some q-mat. It is a lot thicker. Are you kidding!? Who in their right mind would recommend an asphalt based material (peel n seal(roofing product))over a butyl based material (fatmat)? Even if it's a low quality cheap brand. At least it will stay on the panels and won't melt off under the summer sun and ruin your interior. Not to mention that God awful smell. Could never get used to that. Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD
Aj11 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 i have no hate on fatmat. used it on a few installs, always better then before. jvc deck stinger 1800 front hc 2000 kinetic rear 2 runs of 1/0g big 3/4 ct 60.4 2 ct 1400.1 ct EXO 15 d1 lots of deadner type r comps front stage 6 kicker tweets rear stage lots of great stuff coming soon ho alt more bats ct comps for front stage more deadner sweet amp rack lots of L.E.D lights new deck (thinking 80 prs, or flip out)
Guest Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Fatmat is not all that great. If you insist on running the cheap route use peel n seall. It is basically the same thing but cheaper. Or honestly, just for a few bucks more get some q-mat. It is a lot thicker. Are you kidding!? Who in their right mind would recommend an asphalt based material (peel n seal(roofing product))over a butyl based material (fatmat)? Even if it's a low quality cheap brand. At least it will stay on the panels and won't melt off under the summer sun and ruin your interior. Not to mention that God awful smell. Could never get used to that. Have you used it? I live in live in hot n humid Florida and I used a ton of peel n seal. It is pretty dam good. Never came off in the slightest. Smell goes away after a week. And I never said it was better than the real stuff, I just said it was good if you do not have a lot of money.
afrakes Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Either way, all peel and seal is good for is mass loading. It's not designed to be used for audio, or the interior of anything, let alone a car. And I have not used it, but I know plenty who have. One of my good buddies lost about 60% of the material he put on his rear deck/trunk lid. Came off after just one day of 85 degree weather, and we live in Seattle. He got used to the smell being in his car, but every time I got in it smelled like somebody had just laid fresh asphalt on his back seat. The smell doesn't go away, u just build a tolerance. Either way, op, please do not buy, use, or recommend peel and seal for any reason unless u have a roof problem. Not a road worth hiking up. Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD
noser7 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Posted December 27, 2014 Yea I was thinking about just using the fatmat base then expanding foam to seal it off. But I had been wondering if the wood idea had been used before by anyone on here. Guess ima have to try it out see how it goes. Thanks for the feedback guys really helps.
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