I know this topic has a lot of activity on the forums, but there's a specific application that seems to be "best" but I can't tell if anyone has done it.

The theory seems to be that a combination of vibration damper (Dynamat, Damplifier, RAAMmat, etc.), then open/closed cell foam, then finally a layer of MLV. According to 'Sound Deadener Showdown', the damper needs to only cover 25% or so of the panels, but it's important that the foam and MLV make a continuous barrier.

What I'm really wondering here is if this "ideal combination" actually fits in most areas of a Mini, most specifically the doors. Has anyone done this layering technique in their doors? I have a 2006 MCS so I would be most curious to know if someone has done it in a first gen.

Should this layering be applied to all commonly targeted areas of the car as well? It seems like the weight would really add up if you went that route. I'm not looking to make my Mini a vault or anything but I'd like to get it as quiet as "practically" possible (whatever that means...). For those who are familiar with this topic in the forums, I'm not looking to go quite as extreme as K-Huevo (as awesome as that car is!). My first priorities would be the doors, the hatch, under the rear seat, eventually the floor, and maybe the wheel wells.

Anyone have any thoughts?

 

I'd like to know as well. I;'m in the process of upgrading my interior and would love to add sound dampening to my MINI. I've read all the same info as element192 and would like to see what other MINI owners have done.

 

bump... anyone?

 

FWIW, I added a single layer of Dynamat to the floor, side walls and tail gate in the boot area-as well as under the rear seat of my 06. This was mostly done to quiet the modified exhaust noise. It made a world of difference...