Cost, installation, effectiveness: sound deadening material?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Bookish Guy, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. Bookish Guy

    Bookish Guy New Member

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    How sensible is it to put into the Prius sound deadening material for a quieter ride? What's it cost, where does it go, how to you do it (door? floor?)??? Only two of us, so only concerned about front seat area.
     
    #1 Bookish Guy, Aug 23, 2018
  2. bisco

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    there are quite a few detailed threads here. the materials are only a few hundred dollars. start with the floor pan under the spare tire, then the doors, the the floor under the carpets. it's all labor.
    very effective from what i have read, then a set of michelin energy savers is icing on the cake!
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 23, 2018
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    Here's one for free, just turn on the audio system, it did add cost to the vehicle. It's like saying I need it to be cooler in the interior while driving so I'm adding insulation to the car to keep temp stable. How about turn on the AC/heater, after all, it was a cost to the vehicle.
     
    #3 Grit, Aug 25, 2018
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    There big tin cans. It was a must as far as I was concerned. The roof is the only place I don't any but like to add some.

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    #4 audiodave, Aug 26, 2018
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