Author Topic: Under bonnet sound proofing  (Read 1950 times)

Offline Shady Pioneer

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Under bonnet sound proofing
« on: 05 April 2009, 19:13 »
I didn't really know where to put this topic, I was gonna put it under Cosmetic Matters but didn't feel it was appropriate there, but wherver it should go I'll move it to (seeing as I can  :grin:). Anyhow, wouldn't mind getting under the bonnet sound proofed a bit, as there's nothing there atm, what would be my best bet using...**give suggestions**.


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Offline GOLF_MK

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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #1 on: 05 April 2009, 19:16 »
Some MK3's came with it (TDIs i think) and it appears on ebay a bit.

Not sure how good it is though - i tried some on a previous car that i won't mention and it made no noticable difference  :lipsrsealed:

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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #2 on: 05 April 2009, 19:18 »
I know my mates VR6 has some, not sure if it was standard or not but just thought if there was a cheap method of doing it I would, might not make a huge difference but surely would help...?

Offline Wayne

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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #3 on: 05 April 2009, 19:47 »
I would not bother to be honest, cars run much cooler under the bonnet without it.

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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #4 on: 05 April 2009, 20:17 »
i have been wondering wether to take mine away... still undecided. :undecided:

Offline davero

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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #5 on: 05 April 2009, 21:04 »
Mine has it, don't think it makes much difference to be honest.

Offline Petec82

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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #6 on: 05 April 2009, 21:50 »
I took mine out and it made no difference what so ever! I really wouldn't bother!
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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #7 on: 06 April 2009, 09:35 »
as said..igone the under bonnet stuff...but if you want it quieter fit a full under tray from a tdi, this will remove more noise and help with water/belt issues the mk3's have!
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Re: Under bonnet sound proofing
« Reply #8 on: 06 April 2009, 10:24 »
I vote you move it! (like you do most things!)    :evil: :laugh:


Or you could have used my thread on soundproofing!  :rolleyes:
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