Carpet Underpadding
In addition to sounddeadening my entire floor I also want to add some nice mushy carpet underpadding in the form of synthetic fiber. My dilemma is that I have two thicknesses to choose from 3/16 thick and 1/2 thick. I have gone back and forth between the two thicknesses and can't make up my mind. I am afraid that the 1/2 will be too thick and not allow the carpet to go back properly and I am afraid that 3/16 will be too thin and that I should have gone to the 1/2 thickness. Opinions/ advice?
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~David~
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Originally posted by ootdega
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Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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I'd go with 1/2" myself. I can't see it being so thick as to disrupt how the carpet sits.2020 F250 - 7.3 4x4 CCSB STX 3.55's - BAKFlip MX4
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If you're worried about the carpet fitting under trim around the edges, see if you can budget buying some of both, so that you can use the thinner material where you're worried about the 1/2inch stuff messing with fitment.
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Well the padding comes in sheets 3 foot by 6 foot so purchasing two sheets would be required so mixing and matching is a possibility and within budget.~David~
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Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Consider that any spot where the 1/2" is too thick, you can just shave it thinner with a razor blade.Comment
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true true, decisions decisions...gosh I cant wait till I install all of this. Gonna be so nice. I can probably sleep on it and be fairly comfortable until I accidentally role onto a seat track mounting bolt. I just hope it sounds as dead as the inside of a coffin would sound when all is said and done.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Bump...any other insights? Anyone else ever add underpadding?~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Is this in addition to the stock crap, or instead of? I'd probably suggest tossing the original stuff and just going with new 1/2 all around. The early stock stuff is about that thick, but over time it gets compressed to nothing. They also cheapened it somewhat. Have a gander. The sparse looking drier lint crap is the original 86 padding. The heavy black rubber coated stuff is from an 83 Mark VI. You can see the increased floor cover, and it did make a noticeable difference in cabin volume level.Attached Files86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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I would be replacing the original underpadding. Sweet I guess you sold me on the 1/2 inch thick stuff.
BTW the older Mark VI padding is far superior to what your Town Cars padding ever was.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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What brand/type of underpadding and carpet are you going with?
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No problem here is the link to the item I will be purchasing:I am a link
Says that it is Newark Auto Products Carpet Padding, I am gonna get two.
I will be reusing my original carpet. It is in pristine condition.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Isn't that the same sort of stuff you can get at like Home Depot or whatever for house carpet? If so, you might want to take a trip there and see if you can get it for cheaper since its not an "auto" part.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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Good point. Though I have only ever seen the "density" type underpadding consisting of molded together rubbers at Home Depot, it is still worth a shot to look for the "synthetic fiber" type underpadding on my next visit.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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I scoped out Lowes yesterday. They did not have any synthetic fiber carpet underpadding, so my next shot would be The Home Depot. Otherwise I will go for the JcWhitney padding.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Try a real carpet store if you have one in your area. They can probably get you anything you'd like.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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