Sound Deadening

[ChaosDogg]

I added some sound deadening (Stage 1 only) to my Diesel Trialmaster. So far it "seems" quieter, but that could just be my brain trying to compensate for all the effort it took to get this done.
Road noise seems to be not as sharp and a bit more dulled, I definitely hear the turbo whine a bit more than I used to as thats the most high pitched thing I hear now.
Went to our local tip to weigh myself before and after, and it's added 30 to 40kg - unfortunately that's as accurate as I could get as 10kgs is the lowest unit that they show.
I did actually take some sound readings before and after on my GoPro, but I haven't had a chance to go through it to get a proper report. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I'll have enough time to make a comparison video.

 

[ChaosDogg]

Second batch of photos

 

[McPharmer II]

wow, that's a hell of a job!
If you have already dismantled so much, I would install an LED starry sky for the romantic moments in life

 

[ECrider]

Second batch of photos

That's one helluva job. Very useful photos showing the car's inner make up/connections etc. Thanks

 

[ChaosDogg]

That's one helluva job. Very useful photos showing the car's inner make up/connections etc. Thanks

Yeap I made sure to take a good set of photos as I figured it would be useful for someone down the line!

 

[Mitchell300]

That’s some amount of work, well done. You’ve also made @Jean Mercier look like an amateur as far as stripping the Grenadier down goes.

 

[ChaosDogg]

That’s some amount of work, well done. You’ve also made @Jean Mercier look like an amateur as far as stripping the Grenadier down goes.

The number of broken clips I ended up with probably says otherwise!

 

[grenadierboy]

Good & comprehensive job.

It's not your brain - the noise inside whilst driving can not not be less.

 

[DenisM]

@ChaosDogg That's a monumental effort which will reap all sorts of rewards in terms of understanding where things are and what to expect as we find our way around! Thank You!!
Did you happen to find out where the in-car microphone is located by any chance?

 

[AWo]

Is that Alubutyl (bitumen) based?

AWo

 

[Fidei Defensor]

Wow! Major effort! How difficult was pulling the headliner? I am thinking of running a radio antenna from under the dash to the point at which the auxiliary power comes out at the roof grab bars. Any hints on the procedure?

 

[trobex]

Holy moly...

 

[NQ94]

Second batch of photos

These are good photos showing where the auxiliary wiring, curtain airbags and associated wiring is located. Nice job on the sound deadening too.

 

[Jean Mercier]

Second batch of photos

Waw ... phenomenal job, and if you would have told us you didn't break any clip, I wouldn't believe you.

I am indeed an amateur, but ...

That’s some amount of work, well done. You’ve also made @Jean Mercier look like an amateur as far as stripping the Grenadier down goes.

Nobody is entitled to say so, besides myself

 

[anand]

Awesome, glad I'm not the only one planning on removing the entire interior upon arrival for this purpose!

 

[DaBull]

The number of broken clips I ended up with probably says otherwise!

Hi ChaosDogg, At first I thought your screen named summed it up, more Chaos. Then I said you must be one tenacious Dogg to not give up half way through. I could not be more impressed with what you have accomplished and how you have documented it with such great photos. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. That is one hell of an impressive feat! DaBull

 

[Tinki]

i assume you have a tow package ? the rear left quarter panel picture of yours will keep me up at nights . all the bolt holes i thought were for the inverter are all in use except one ahhahaha this is goign to be fun !!

Great job though !!! very very brave man !!!

 

[DaBull]

The number of broken clips I ended up with probably says otherwise!

Hi ChaosDogg, Did you happen to take detailed photos before the install of the insulation. If so it would be great if you could post them as it would be helpful for determining future projects. Thanks again for the photos you have already posted. DaBull

 

[Krabby]

Second batch of photos

I sure do hope it was worth it - that had to be a ton of effort.

While it was all apart did you modify anything?

 

[Reducs]

Wow! Reminds me of what someone told me once, something along the lines of "anybody can disassemble a watch, putting it back together properly is a different story ".

Thanks for the effort and the pics.