Anyone on here have a system in an altima?

[jockhater2 10+ year member]

http://forum.sounddomain.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1368137/Board/47/page/2/fpart/all/gonew/12008 Altima with three IDQ 10's in the rear deck

it was build logs like this that inspired me to do better

oh my gosh. If it inspired you to do better. THen this build must have been done by NASA

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

audible rattles are hard things touching hard things.
simply put soft things between the hard things.

it's really that simple.

some examples of soft things are

* felt, fleece, or other fabrics

* weatherstripping foam (closed or open cell)

* rubber strips (neoprene)

laying deadener on a rear deck won't stop rattles. but gluing a sheet of felt between the various layers can. felt is cheaper as well.

the third brake light is a common rattle against the glass. weatherstripping foam does well here.

latches rattle. electrical tape around the latch loop will last for a few months. after it wears through, remove and replace.

latches include trunk, hood, and rear seat.

dome lights rattle - foam weatherstripping or felt helps here.

license plates rattle - closed cell foam weatherstripping is key here.

most cars have a pressure release valve with a flap located in the rear quarter panel. this will audibly flap with bass. you can remove it and seal it up with a piece of deadener or anything else rigid.

you can remove all of the interior trim pieces and simply line them with a thin felt. 3M Super 77 is a good spray adhesive. just make sure to clean them first for good adhesion. upon reassembly, you will have soft between hard all over. this is really just necessary at contact points.

you can see what i've done to cut down rattles in a car:

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/car-audio-build-logs-cars-trucks-suvs/516096-2005-scion-tc-sq-hertz-audison-pioneer-build-log.html

Just like the man said, it really doesn't get any simpler than that. ^
Of relevance to the latch loop, you can also loosen the bolts on the latch itself and ever so slightly relocate it upwards a few millimeters to have it pull tighter on the loop. Or you may be able to move the loop downward, not sure how the Altima is built. This is very effective as it basically keeps a tighter hold on the trunk lid, pulls it tighter to the rubber seal, and maybe even helps the lowest of low notes stay inside your vehicle instead of slipping out as the trunk bounces up and down. This has been my experience, anyway.

 

[_dontaskwhy 10+ year member]

It doesn't look fancy but it stopped most of the noise. Just stuff something between the window and deck and some between the light and window

 

[jockhater2 10+ year member]

It doesn't look fancy but it stopped most of the noise. Just stuff something between the window and deck and some between the light and window

what did you use?

 

[_dontaskwhy 10+ year member]

some rubber strips dad brought from his job

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

looks like something soft between the hard things.

kinda like a 3-way.

cuz without the soft parts, it'd just be gay.

lmao