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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 8482839" data-attributes="member: 576029"><p>thanks guys.</p><p></p><p>i saw your message about the plastic covering on the door.</p><p></p><p>note that the purpose of MLV is to block sound. we use foam to decouple the MLV from the door surfaces to improve performance. when you have doors with these large, plastic pieces their purpose is never for acoustical benefit. covering the entire system with foam then MLV will not only reduce road noise, but also minimize rear wave interference in the listening space. of course, disassembly of the system is needed because we still want as much sound absorption as possible inside the space. when re-assembling the system, make sure the gasketing is in good shape, or replace with new closed cell foam. you don't want leaks into the cabin.</p><p></p><p>as a general tip, i disassemble a car prior to planning the install just so i can see what i'm working with. i take measurements, and focus on the speaker areas so i can identify any dimension conflicts prior to beginning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 8482839, member: 576029"] thanks guys. i saw your message about the plastic covering on the door. note that the purpose of MLV is to block sound. we use foam to decouple the MLV from the door surfaces to improve performance. when you have doors with these large, plastic pieces their purpose is never for acoustical benefit. covering the entire system with foam then MLV will not only reduce road noise, but also minimize rear wave interference in the listening space. of course, disassembly of the system is needed because we still want as much sound absorption as possible inside the space. when re-assembling the system, make sure the gasketing is in good shape, or replace with new closed cell foam. you don't want leaks into the cabin. as a general tip, i disassemble a car prior to planning the install just so i can see what i'm working with. i take measurements, and focus on the speaker areas so i can identify any dimension conflicts prior to beginning. [/QUOTE]
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