Inner fairing insulation
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Inner fairing insulation
Now that I have a stereo setup on my EGS, which by the way sounds great, I was curious if anyone had taken the next step to insulate the outer fairing.
If so was it a product that is marketed or did you perform a DIY mod...like adhering fiberglass to the fairing.
I'd be very interested in any insulation mods that have been performed and sound quality changes that resulted. Would also like to get opinions on whether or not this mod would be worthwhile.
If so was it a product that is marketed or did you perform a DIY mod...like adhering fiberglass to the fairing.
I'd be very interested in any insulation mods that have been performed and sound quality changes that resulted. Would also like to get opinions on whether or not this mod would be worthwhile.
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I have heard of some guys using this, and I myself would like to use it when I go to put in my aftermarket speakers. Have read it will increase bass response. Good luck and post your results when you make your choice
http://www.dynamat.com/
http://www.dynamat.com/
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I used Dynaxorb, as have several other HDF'ers, installed directly behind the fairing speakers. Got mine from FireCap. It's made by Dynamat:
http://www.dynamat.com/products_car_audio_dynaxorb.html
A cheaper alternative to the Dynaxorb are mouse pads - similar in size and material - to accomplish the same function. and suggested by FireCap.
Does it work? Yes, it reduces vibration in the outer fairing which suggests the backwave pressure is reduced significantly. However, it's not a dramatic (i.e. "WOW, I can't believe the difference!!!) change IMO.
J&M includes a foam product in their 7.25" speaker kits to do the same thing as the Dynaxorb, which suggests these products serve a purpose.
http://www.dynamat.com/products_car_audio_dynaxorb.html
A cheaper alternative to the Dynaxorb are mouse pads - similar in size and material - to accomplish the same function. and suggested by FireCap.
Does it work? Yes, it reduces vibration in the outer fairing which suggests the backwave pressure is reduced significantly. However, it's not a dramatic (i.e. "WOW, I can't believe the difference!!!) change IMO.
J&M includes a foam product in their 7.25" speaker kits to do the same thing as the Dynaxorb, which suggests these products serve a purpose.
Last edited by Harleypingman; Oct 11, 2009 at 01:58 PM.
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I installed the DynaXorb pads behind the fairing speakers, mounted on the outer fairing. They did make a difference in clarity and bass response with the Hogtunes speakers and amp. These pads have the consistency and feel of a rubber worm lure, fairly dense and very rubbery, that are fixed to the inside of the outer fairing with superglue.
I bought them here, which at the time was the best price I found ($27 including shipping).
I bought them here, which at the time was the best price I found ($27 including shipping).
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I put the ARC amp and 6-1/2's in my EGC and a friend works at a Super Stereo Center that puts in those damned super "BOOM-BOOM-THUMP-THUMP" sound systems and he gave me a box of what they use in their set-ups. Was a black like tar stuff with a sticky backing. Cut it with a carpenters knife. Sticks like hell!!!!!!!!! It seemed to make the bass clearer but not too much of a real difference. It was free though!!!!!!!
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I installed the DynaXorb pads behind the fairing speakers, mounted on the outer fairing. They did make a difference in clarity and bass response with the Hogtunes speakers and amp. These pads have the consistency and feel of a rubber worm lure, fairly dense and very rubbery, that are fixed to the inside of the outer fairing with superglue.
I bought them here, which at the time was the best price I found ($27 including shipping).
I bought them here, which at the time was the best price I found ($27 including shipping).
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Correct you need the Dynaxorb speaker pack 2 6 inch squares, glue them to the outer fairing right behind the speaker. You can also use any closed cell foam, such as a mouse pad
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I hadn't thought about using mouse pads, but the rubbery stuff they use for the DynaXorb mats isn't like any mouse pad I've ever used. As I said before it has the feel of a worm fishing lure, and is denser than the mouse pads I've used. I'm not saying mouse pads won't work as well, but the rubber material doesn't feel the same.
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While researching options for the fairings I found a lot of information and some good looking products . Not an inexpensive endeavor but could be worth consideration.
I found interesting the different products for , one) dampning, and two) for insulating.
http://cascadeaudio.com/car_noise_co...ar_dampers.htm
http://cascadeaudio.com/automotive_a...nd_control.htm
I found interesting the different products for , one) dampning, and two) for insulating.
http://cascadeaudio.com/car_noise_co...ar_dampers.htm
http://cascadeaudio.com/automotive_a...nd_control.htm