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Strangelove · Jan 25th, 2003, 10:38 PM

The Magnaflow's sound doesn't bother me at all. I have to turn the radio up a little but I find that conversation isn't inhibited at all. I really prefer the sound inside the car and outside. I got my MCS to be a sportscar. If I had wanted a smooth, quiet ride I would have gotten a Cadilac.

Just my $.02

minimc · Jan 25th, 2003, 10:39 PM

FYI,

Thin rubber-like materials (Dyna-mat etc.) will quiet things down - mainly mid-band resonance, and that's good because these are the noises our ears hear best. You might be surprised at the improvements - less road noise, vibration related etc.

...But don't think you're gonna kill the low frequencies. To significantly deaden low frequencies requires THICK and or multi-density absorptive materials (think inches of wool, fiberglass/rock wool insulation or similar).

obehave · Jan 25th, 2003, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Romhog
Do you have plans to add sound material on the inside to quiet the bass sounds that baby puts out? Or is it bearable for you thus far? I don't think I'm going to care either way, but im taking some trips with the wife this summer in it, and might want to look in to getting something. Of course if we go on a trip, the back seats will be down, and there isn't going to be much I can do to stop it then. Are you living with its low tone? (happy?)
Thanks

I have no problem with the sound and neither does my wife. My daughter doesn't really mind but it is louder in the back so I do want to dampen it for her sake.
I agree with StrangeLove, if it were just my wife and I, nothing would need to be done.
Honestly it's not that bad and I'm being the careful parent here.
minimc. You're right about low freq sounds. Lead sheeting would help

I've test fit some Dynamat and even though it's not attached it does help. It'll be better when applied properly. It's been so cold that it may be a while before I can put it on. I have the template for the boot made. Just waiting for some heat.

Romhog: If you're traveling you'll have luggage. Nice softsiders full of clothes will do a real good job of dampening sound. Just remember to not block the air ducts in the boot if you're going to run any AC.

presurized mini · Jan 26th, 2003, 03:23 AM

Ok guys i received a message from Danny and he as ordered 25 of the magnaflow exhaust for us that are intersted,so that the orders that are being made are for him he is the first on there list to be shipped out to.That i thought was nice of him even though he dosn't have all of our orders yet.He also told me we can either call him and give him a credit card deposit or either he said for me to get it all togerther,i perfer that we each do it ourselves that way there is no questions, As for Obehave not getting his discount i will call him and iam sure he will take care of that

obehave · Feb 2nd, 2003, 10:39 PM

Closer pic showing clamp bolts above pipe height.
Bit fuzzy, sorry

obehave · Feb 2nd, 2003, 10:40 PM

And last is the Dyanmat in the boot.

Bluesmaster · Feb 2nd, 2003, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Put on my band clamps and installed some Dynamat.
Like the way the clamps cleaned up the lines under the car,
Installed a single layer of Dynamat on the boot floor and in the tailgate door. Took just enough edge of the exhaust sound so the back seat is nice.

Obehave,

Did you happen to do the tailgate and boot separately so that you could tell which area had the most effect on the sound?

Thanks in advance,
Bluesmaster

Romhog · Feb 2nd, 2003, 11:20 PM

Have you thought about putting some in the side doors? Im getting my windows tinted nexr weekend and think im going to get a roll while they are off, and line them. Will let you all know how much more that cuts down tire / road noise.

Romhog · Feb 3rd, 2003, 01:29 AM

whats your guess on the total Sq.ft. for doing the trunk like you did, and the doors like you might do? I want to order some B-Quiet.

obehave · Feb 3rd, 2003, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Romhog
whats your guess on the total Sq.ft. for doing the trunk like you did, and the doors like you might do? I want to order some B-Quiet.

The Wedge Pack is 18" X 32" or 4.125 sq. ft.
That allowed me to go up the vertical lip at the rear of the back seats about 2.5 or so inches. Started flush at the rear lip under the vents. Had a few bits and pieces left I used to fill in around the battery better than you see in the picture.

The doors I haven't measured yet but at a guess they would be twice that per door. That's if you just want to do the outer skin alone. More if you want to do the speakers of the door insert.
I imagne if you use 80% to 90% of the surface area of the outer skin measured on the exterior you'd be close. There's always places to put more if you have leftovers. I stuck a couple of patches inside the 2 doors on both sides of the boot

Albert · Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:39 PM

obehave,

Could you tell me the p/n for those Dynamax clamps?

Thanks,

Albert

obehave · Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Albert
obehave,

Could you tell me the p/n for those Dynamax clamps?

Thanks,

Albert

Clipped this from a PM response....

I've used Borla clamps in the past but there was a month+ backorder on them so I bought these instead. Ended up a pretty good quality part. They're listed as DynoMax but that wasn't the name on the product.
Bought them from Summit Racing $8.50 each. P/N WLK-33240(check to make sure that p/n is for the 2 1/2 I needed for the MagnaFlow system.)

Summit ph# 1-800-230-3030
JEGS ph# 1-800-345-4545
JEGS p/n 289-35979
I listed JEGS as an option

Albert · Feb 3rd, 2003, 06:08 PM

Thanks!

presurized mini · Feb 3rd, 2003, 07:19 PM

Well i hate to say it but its to loud. I have about 350 mile on it and i cant handle it.It to me sounds like one of those little rice burning cars,i think i'm going to get rid of it.

sbuppert · Feb 3rd, 2003, 07:26 PM

Does anybody know where I might pick up some Dynamat? Is it available at the automotive chain stores such as Pep Boys, Advance Auto Parts, etc. Many thanks.

MAXIM · Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:06 PM

had my magnaflow fitted on saturday, love the looks although a little loud on motorways,i will have to get some soundproofing done,i didnt feel much power improvement though,not like when i put the pipercross airfilter on.

MAXIM · Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:14 PM

helmet,
i live near stratford upon avon so its prob not me you've seen about.why not not us on the peaks run in may check the link in my sig

The Helmet · Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:46 PM

Fitted also Saturday and I belive the sound is just right. I have a classic mini with a straight through single box exhaust, now that's loud.

MAXIM where about in the mids are you as I have seen a DS/B aound by me.

Regards

Andy

presurized mini · Feb 3rd, 2003, 10:38 PM

Ok before i give up i'm going to get some sound deading stuff,and give that a go.

obehave · Feb 3rd, 2003, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by presurized mini
Ok before i give up i'm going to get some sound deading stuff,and give that a go.

I've found that for me the offending frequency was at 3K RPMS ±200.
Is this true for you? I'm trying to get a feel for what may be perceived as the most offensive.

Jan 25th, 2003, 10:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Sound dampening Quote: Originally posted by Romhog Do you have plans to add sound material on the inside to quiet the bass sounds that baby puts out? Or is it bearable for you thus far? I don't think I'm going to care either way, but im taking some trips with the wife this summer in it, and might want to look in to getting something. Of course if we go on a trip, the back seats will be down, and there isn't going to be much I can do to stop it then. Are you living with its low tone? (happy?) Thanks I have no problem with the sound and neither does my wife. My daughter doesn't really mind but it is louder in the back so I do want to dampen it for her sake. I agree with StrangeLove, if it were just my wife and I, nothing would need to be done. Honestly it's not that bad and I'm being the careful parent here. minimc. You're right about low freq sounds. Lead sheeting would help I've test fit some Dynamat and even though it's not attached it does help. It'll be better when applied properly. It's been so cold that it may be a while before I can put it on. I have the template for the boot made. Just waiting for some heat. Romhog: If you're traveling you'll have luggage. Nice softsiders full of clothes will do a real good job of dampening sound. Just remember to not block the air ducts in the boot if you're going to run any AC.

Jan 26th, 2003, 03:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
presurized mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenville S.C Local Time: 05:18 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Ok guys i received a message from Danny and he as ordered 25 of the magnaflow exhaust for us that are intersted,so that the orders that are being made are for him he is the first on there list to be shipped out to.That i thought was nice of him even though he dosn't have all of our orders yet.He also told me we can either call him and give him a credit card deposit or either he said for me to get it all togerther,i perfer that we each do it ourselves that way there is no questions, As for Obehave not getting his discount i will call him and iam sure he will take care of that 02 MCS Electric blue white stripes R90's 91 GMC Syclone 02 Golf VR6 99 Ford F350

Feb 2nd, 2003, 10:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Closer pic showing clamp bolts above pipe height. Bit fuzzy, sorry Last edited by obehave : Oct 12th, 2005 at 02:26 PM.

Feb 2nd, 2003, 10:40 PM	#26 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	And last is the Dyanmat in the boot. Last edited by obehave : Oct 12th, 2005 at 02:26 PM.

Feb 2nd, 2003, 10:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Bluesmaster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Ohio Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Re: A Little Update Quote: Originally posted by obehave Put on my band clamps and installed some Dynamat. Like the way the clamps cleaned up the lines under the car, Installed a single layer of Dynamat on the boot floor and in the tailgate door. Took just enough edge of the exhaust sound so the back seat is nice. Obehave, Did you happen to do the tailgate and boot separately so that you could tell which area had the most effect on the sound? Thanks in advance, Bluesmaster

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Jan 25th, 2003, 10:38 PM	#21
Strangelove MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Washington, Pennsylvania Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 34 Offline	The Magnaflow's sound doesn't bother me at all. I have to turn the radio up a little but I find that conversation isn't inhibited at all. I really prefer the sound inside the car and outside. I got my MCS to be a sportscar. If I had wanted a smooth, quiet ride I would have gotten a Cadilac. Just my $.02

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Jan 25th, 2003, 10:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 457 Offline	FYI, Thin rubber-like materials (Dyna-mat etc.) will quiet things down - mainly mid-band resonance, and that's good because these are the noises our ears hear best. You might be surprised at the improvements - less road noise, vibration related etc. ...But don't think you're gonna kill the low frequencies. To significantly deaden low frequencies requires THICK and or multi-density absorptive materials (think inches of wool, fiberglass/rock wool insulation or similar).

Feb 2nd, 2003, 11:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 499 Offline	Have you thought about putting some in the side doors? Im getting my windows tinted nexr weekend and think im going to get a roll while they are off, and line them. Will let you all know how much more that cuts down tire / road noise.

Feb 3rd, 2003, 01:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 499 Offline	whats your guess on the total Sq.ft. for doing the trunk like you did, and the doors like you might do? I want to order some B-Quiet.

Feb 3rd, 2003, 02:00 AM	#30 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Romhog whats your guess on the total Sq.ft. for doing the trunk like you did, and the doors like you might do? I want to order some B-Quiet. The Wedge Pack is 18" X 32" or 4.125 sq. ft. That allowed me to go up the vertical lip at the rear of the back seats about 2.5 or so inches. Started flush at the rear lip under the vents. Had a few bits and pieces left I used to fill in around the battery better than you see in the picture. The doors I haven't measured yet but at a guess they would be twice that per door. That's if you just want to do the outer skin alone. More if you want to do the speakers of the door insert. I imagne if you use 80% to 90% of the surface area of the outer skin measured on the exterior you'd be close. There's always places to put more if you have leftovers. I stuck a couple of patches inside the 2 doors on both sides of the boot

Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:39 PM	#31 (permalink)
Albert MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Local Time: 02:18 PM Posts: 295 Offline	obehave, Could you tell me the p/n for those Dynamax clamps? Thanks, Albert

Feb 3rd, 2003, 04:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Albert obehave, Could you tell me the p/n for those Dynamax clamps? Thanks, Albert Clipped this from a PM response.... I've used Borla clamps in the past but there was a month+ backorder on them so I bought these instead. Ended up a pretty good quality part. They're listed as DynoMax but that wasn't the name on the product. Bought them from Summit Racing $8.50 each. P/N WLK-33240(check to make sure that p/n is for the 2 1/2 I needed for the MagnaFlow system.) Summit ph# 1-800-230-3030 JEGS ph# 1-800-345-4545 JEGS p/n 289-35979 I listed JEGS as an option

Feb 3rd, 2003, 06:08 PM	#33 (permalink)
Albert MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Local Time: 02:18 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Thanks!

Feb 3rd, 2003, 07:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
presurized mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenville S.C Local Time: 05:18 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Well i hate to say it but its to loud. I have about 350 mile on it and i cant handle it.It to me sounds like one of those little rice burning cars,i think i'm going to get rid of it. 02 MCS Electric blue white stripes R90's 91 GMC Syclone 02 Golf VR6 99 Ford F350

Feb 3rd, 2003, 07:26 PM	#35 (permalink)
sbuppert MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: annapolis, md Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Does anybody know where I might pick up some Dynamat? Is it available at the automotive chain stores such as Pep Boys, Advance Auto Parts, etc. Many thanks.

Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:06 PM	#36 (permalink)
MAXIM nurburgring here we come Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: :uk: Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 730 Offline	had my magnaflow fitted on saturday, love the looks although a little loud on motorways,i will have to get some soundproofing done,i didnt feel much power improvement though,not like when i put the pipercross airfilter on.

Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:14 PM	#37 (permalink)
MAXIM nurburgring here we come Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: :uk: Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 730 Offline	helmet, i live near stratford upon avon so its prob not me you've seen about.why not not us on the peaks run in may check the link in my sig Last edited by MAXIM : Feb 3rd, 2003 at 10:19 PM.

Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:46 PM	#38 (permalink)
The Helmet MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tamworth, West Midla Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Fitted also Saturday and I belive the sound is just right. I have a classic mini with a straight through single box exhaust, now that's loud. MAXIM where about in the mids are you as I have seen a DS/B aound by me. Regards Andy

Feb 3rd, 2003, 10:38 PM	#39 (permalink)
presurized mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenville S.C Local Time: 05:18 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Ok before i give up i'm going to get some sound deading stuff,and give that a go. 02 MCS Electric blue white stripes R90's 91 GMC Syclone 02 Golf VR6 99 Ford F350

Feb 3rd, 2003, 10:53 PM	#40 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Info please Quote: Originally posted by presurized mini Ok before i give up i'm going to get some sound deading stuff,and give that a go. I've found that for me the offending frequency was at 3K RPMS ±200. Is this true for you? I'm trying to get a feel for what may be perceived as the most offensive.

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