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Oops, completely left out the ensolite. I put a layer of that on top of any BXT that I used.

If you are running subs back there, I would absolutely brace that area. Get some sheets of aluminum and stick them to the plastic panels, and cover it all in sound deadening material. Do the "rap test" and just whack the panel (from the trunk side) to check the reduction in resonance. The difference is like night and day!

Ok, after spending some time on the roads, here are my impressions: After putting about 50sf. of RaaMMat BXT in my car, I can say that it made a difference. Not night-and-day mind you, but it was not insignificant. The overall noise in the cabin is only slightly lower, but the frequency of the noise is much lower. I think that this lower frequency is a lot more tolerable than what I was hearing before. This amounts to a perceived reduction in noise. Highly recommended. I have used it on the following areas: - all doors (placing it directly on the exterior skin - yes reach through the panel and put it on there - it makes a difference. Also cut pieces of aluminum to fit in the holes in the interior metal door skin to block noise further) - rear seat/trunk interface (remove the rear seat bottom and seatback and put it on the plastic panels that separate the cabin from the trunk. I recommend sticking sheets of aluminum on the plastic for added stiffness - this will also make a significant difference) -rear deck (on the underside of it, the side that can be accessed via the trunk) EDIT: Total time to apply on all surfaces: 6 hours including ripping all of the trim pieces out.

I haven't had a chance to check it out on the highways, but the doors pass the "knock test" with flying colors. I tap on the exterior of them and the sound is much lower in frequency, and doesn't resonate nearly as bad. Just finished the install on the rear seats and rear deck. One item of note: the only thing separating the rear seat cushons from the trunk is a piece of corrugated plastic that resonates like a mofo I applied plenty of RaaMMat to these panels, though I really should have glued some aluminum panels in there to give it some added stiffness. Pay special attention to this area, as I think it could be a source of significant noise. Driving impressions to follow later in the week.

I have finished my install of RaamMat on the doors of my LGT. Under/behind the rear sets and the rear deck are next. Beyond these areas, are there any more places that are significant sources of noise?

^^^Dave, I am about to install a ton of RaamMat/Ensolite foam under the rear seats/rear deck area. I'll let you know if this helps.

Spotted A_Tang today (finally) while coming out of work today.

Soptted a GT sedan on Rt. 80 Eastbound around 5:45 tonight near exit 28. It was on a flatbed

They have to prove that your dicking around under the hood actually caused said problem. If I change my oil myself, and a wheel bearing goes bad, am I to assume that my claim will be denied because I was working on some other part of the car myself? short answer: no.

Saw an ABP LGT sedan with NY plates getting on Rt. 80 at exit 34 around 4PM today.

Saturday night, SWP sedan going through the Lincoln Tunnel towards Manhattan around 6PM.

LGT sedan tonight coming off Rt 80 westbound @ exit 27. I flew by you and waved after we merged onto 206 southbound, but you looked pretty damn confused...guessing you're not on the boards