Soundproofing 2013 WRX

Dukefrukem · 01-08-2013, 08:47 AM

Morning everyone,

I had my 02 WRX dynamated (trunk, front and rear doors).

Going from that, straight into a 2013 WRX, it's obvious I'm going to need to do some more soundproofing.

I'm looking for suggestions on shops in the area (preferably around 495/Rt3/128) that people recommend/have experience with.

Should I go back to dynamat? Is there another material I should consider?

Thanks in advance.

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claythrow · 01-08-2013, 09:10 PM

There are plenty of other options that are just as good but much less expensive. WHen I was competing in car audio I used B-quiet X-treme.

Most people don't know how to properly deaden a car. You need a CD with sine waves and several test frequencies to check for places that need to be deadened. Deadening the car indiscriminately is a waste of material, time and effort. Sine waves and frequencies will show you where needs to be deadened.

Thats if you are deadening for audio, to avoid rattles etc. If you are deadening just for road noise the floors, firewall and doors should do the trick.

BradX978 · 01-09-2013, 03:36 PM

This thread reminded me of a question, people with subs (including myself) is there a way to "deaden" the license plate rattle? I plasti diped the inside of my plate frame and the back of the plate itself and it did help, but I do still hear the rattle, any suggestions?

Loyale93 · 01-09-2013, 03:50 PM

Bolt it in place at all 4 corners. Use rubber washers. Don't be 17. Don't listen to crappy music. Don't have subwoofers that are way too big for the car.

Any of the above.

Oops, I forgot one: Don't drive a Honda.

vision.dynamix · 01-09-2013, 04:13 PM

You forgot another one. Plastidip is not the solution to everything.

BradX978 · 01-09-2013, 05:09 PM

I don't listen to **** music. I have 2 10s in single boxes not running at max power at all. And the only reason I used the plasti dip is because I had some left over.

01-08-2013, 08:47 AM	#1
Dukefrukem Scooby Newbie Member#: 83986 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch SWP	Soundproofing 2013 WRX Morning everyone, I had my 02 WRX dynamated (trunk, front and rear doors). Going from that, straight into a 2013 WRX, it's obvious I'm going to need to do some more soundproofing. I'm looking for suggestions on shops in the area (preferably around 495/Rt3/128) that people recommend/have experience with. Should I go back to dynamat? Is there another material I should consider? Thanks in advance. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Dukefrukem; 01-08-2013 at 08:54 AM.

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01-08-2013, 09:10 PM	#2
claythrow Scooby Newbie Member#: 283663 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Mass Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	There are plenty of other options that are just as good but much less expensive. WHen I was competing in car audio I used B-quiet X-treme. Most people don't know how to properly deaden a car. You need a CD with sine waves and several test frequencies to check for places that need to be deadened. Deadening the car indiscriminately is a waste of material, time and effort. Sine waves and frequencies will show you where needs to be deadened. Thats if you are deadening for audio, to avoid rattles etc. If you are deadening just for road noise the floors, firewall and doors should do the trick.

01-09-2013, 03:36 PM	#3
BradX978 Scooby Newbie Member#: 334143 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Leominster Vehicle: 2008 WRX Vin Diesel.	This thread reminded me of a question, people with subs (including myself) is there a way to "deaden" the license plate rattle? I plasti diped the inside of my plate frame and the back of the plate itself and it did help, but I do still hear the rattle, any suggestions?

01-09-2013, 03:50 PM	#4
Loyale93 Scooby Specialist Member#: 91347 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Medford, MA Vehicle: '13 XV Crosstrek, 1050 Triumph Speed Triple	Bolt it in place at all 4 corners. Use rubber washers. Don't be 17. Don't listen to crappy music. Don't have subwoofers that are way too big for the car. Any of the above. Oops, I forgot one: Don't drive a Honda.

01-09-2013, 04:13 PM	#5
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	You forgot another one. Plastidip is not the solution to everything.

01-09-2013, 05:09 PM	#6
BradX978 Scooby Newbie Member#: 334143 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Leominster Vehicle: 2008 WRX Vin Diesel.	I don't listen to **** music. I have 2 10s in single boxes not running at max power at all. And the only reason I used the plasti dip is because I had some left over.