Okay, so am I wrong?

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

not going to name the forum, but I posted this pic, and following are some replies I got. Sometimes I just wanna blow people up.

Here's the response from one certain guy:

"The cardboard on the door isn't necessary... Just to save you time next time."

"You can just stick the dynomat over the hole in the door and stick the sides down. Same effect, less work."

Edit: From the replies, I was wrong to use cardboard, but read my reply below and tell me why?

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[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Why the HELL did you put that cardboard there?

nG

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

yea i don't get the cardboard

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

cardboard holds moisture, moisture leads to rust

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

is that your car? and do you think that the cardboard was a good idea?

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

Because it was the only thing I could find that would contour to the surface. Wood wouldn't fit right. I had cardboard on me, so I used that. Both sides are deadened and it's actually very sturdy. I've had it in there since last July and it's not rotting, or anything. Holds up just fine. Trust me, I was worried when I first did it, too.

 

[lrgnation 10+ year member]

lmao. your going to have to go to another forum to vent it sounds like..

 

[photocrazy8 10+ year member]

cardboard holds moisture, moisture leads to rust

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[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

Because it was the only thing I could find that would contour to the surface. Wood wouldn't fit right. I had cardboard on me, so I used that. Both sides are deadened and it's actually very sturdy. I've had it in there since last July and it's not rotting, or anything. Holds up just fine. Trust me, I was worried when I first did it, too.

it was totally uneeded. just cover the holes with deadener or plexi

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Because it was the only thing I could find that would contour to the surface. Wood wouldn't fit right. I had cardboard on me, so I used that. Both sides are deadened and it's actually very sturdy. I've had it in there since last July and it's not rotting, or anything. Holds up just fine. Trust me, I was worried when I first did it, too.

But WHY?

nG

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

use wire screen slick //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

btw it looks like you pwnd yourself. good work

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I have always read that when deadening you need to use something to fill the gap besides JUST deadener. Are you guys now telling me that I didn't need to use this crap?! I was under the assumption that this would help create a stronger barrier thus sealing the gap much better.

"The next thing I like to do is seal up any large holes in the door panel. Doing this very noticeably increases the bass output. I like to use plexiglass since it's somewhat cheap and weatherproof... and also looks nice. It's also much sturdier than trying to stretch sound deadener over a large hole. Cut out a piece that fits your hole, use a bit of silicon, liquid nails, or other thick adhesive/sealant and then slide it in. These panels can be easily removed with a screwdriver worked into the edges if maintenance on the door is needed."

No plexi on me=cardboard to serve the same purpose. And if I could use wire, then why not cardboard? It serves the same purpose, doesn't it? I've kept an eye on it and shows no signs of moisture absorption. Seriously, if you guys think I've made a horrible mistake, please fill me in. When I posted this install last year I got a lot of positive feedback saying that cardboard would work just fine.

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

btw it looks like you pwnd yourself. good work

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[Celly 10+ year member]

Well, If you haven't christened your car, one day you'll be able to say you got ****ed by Ashley...