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Offline Jimbo

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« on: February 15, 2006, 08:44:06 »
I've finally got all the bits together, so I can start to properly repair the 110 (new roof, rear tub, sides & drivers door). As it's a hard top (and it's gonna stay that way), I'm looking at ways of reducing the internal noise and condensation.

My initial thoughts are to line all the panels (roof and sides) with the sticky rubber 'sound-deadening' pads that are fitted inside most car doors, and then cover the whole thing with car-carpet. Still not decided on what to put on the floor area - maybe more sound deadening pads, and then a ply lining ?

The plan is to stick all the stuff on whilst the panels are still off the vehicle - means I don't have to hang upside down to do the roof  :wink:

Any thoughts ?

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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2006, 08:49:26 »
looks like your trying to make a 110 very posh, sound proofing, linings..... hope you manage to succeed. :)

Cant offer any advice, sorry, but will watch the thread with interest cos my lad is going to do similar to his 90 this year
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2006, 08:49:47 »
My old 110Tdi Hard-Top had sheets of 'closed-cell foam' (very high density) stuck to the side-panels & roof behind the front seats, it was probably about 15mm thick (uncompessed) - it had a front headlining.

It was a very effective means of cutting down on drumming, resonance & condensation.
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2006, 08:57:42 »
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looks like your trying to make a 110 very posh, sound proofing, linings..... hope you manage to succeed. :)

 :shock:  Posh -nooooooooo !!!!!!

Just want to be able to hear the stereo  :D , and as I might occasionally sleep in the back of it, just fancied a bit more insulation against the cold, and the rain drops drumming on the roof  :roll:

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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2006, 08:59:34 »
:lol: I now where you are coming from with that....

Hope it works out well :)
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2006, 10:28:10 »
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looks like your trying to make a 110 very posh, sound proofing, linings..... hope you manage to succeed. :)

 :shock:  Posh -nooooooooo !!!!!!

Just want to be able to hear the stereo  :D

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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2006, 10:42:49 »
If you go the carpet route then don't do all the way down to the internal gutter (for want of a better description  :)  ). That way if you do get a leak then you can avoid saoking all the carpet when driving around. I'd leave 1 to 2 cm's it shouldn't be visible as a gap from a sitting position.

Spray on glue.. works wonders. Don't use foam backed carpet unless your keen on floppy tents :)

Also bear in mind the flamable properties of what ever you use.

On the floor use rubber matts or Cheap off cuts of carpet that you won't mind slinging when they get wet.

Rippley underlay is great for reducing noise in the 101 but the engine lids does tend to dry it out and it becomes brittle. As the lid needs removing to access the engine it's a PITA. Any where like this just use 2 layers of carpet but a 110 / 90 should be alot quiter than sitting on a V8  :)

Camping mats are cheap and on offer at Aldi every now and then, but again check they aren't flammable.

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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2006, 10:43:06 »
i fitted the same to my 90 and i bought some sound deadoning fitted mat system for the front - (you can see the advert in the landie mags ?) made a huge difference and its so easy to clean!  :lol:  :lol:

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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2006, 18:36:14 »
Speed-liner -the stuff they spray on pick up beds -stops drumming ,
condensation , noise etc 85.00,
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« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2006, 19:29:15 »
I looked into this when I had my series landy.

I was going to get some big sheets of polystyrene and glue that to the roof and sides and then put carpet over the whole lot. It would be very easy to do whilst the bits arent on the landy.

If anyone knows how to stick head lining back up in a normal car ie rover 620 that advise would be gratefull as so far I have used spray on glue through the gap where a plastic lug sits into the roof but I just made a big sticky mess and still a saggy roof!
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