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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137728

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2003 TF
Only just opened the engine access cover and I was surprised that the rear shelf carpet is very thin compared to the carpet on an F.
Also no soundproofing unlike the pad on an F.
Should it have a felt pad?
I'm never sure if it's missing certain items or it's just the cost cutting differences from an F to a TF.

Any thoughts or comments please.

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Re:TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137729

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I have a 2004 and it has the soundproofing

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Re:TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137732

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Yes, My 03 has the soundproofing pad.

They can be got on e bay for not a lot of money, and they certainly make a lot of difference.

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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137733

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Thought I knew the cut price elements of the TF, but it could always have been left off by some garage technician :doh:

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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137749

Rich in Vancouver
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They are a PITA to remove and replace so I would bet that a mechanic or owner didn't bother putting it back. It could also have got wet and been tossed.
I believe that Rimmers has some new ones on clearance along with some fuel tank soundproofing pads.

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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137760

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Our 04 plate 135 TF still has this.

My bet is yours got wet / fell apart at some point and was discarded.

I have heard of someone covering with dynamat instead in this area but with limited results...they went and bought a proper soundproofing instead after a short while.

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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137761

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Thanks for the comments.
I had seen the pads at Rimmers as I used the parts lists for reference so I have now ordered a nice new one.

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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137765

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I got rid of my sound proofing...

not enough NOISE! :broon:

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TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137769

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The force is strong. But I'll never join you on the dark side
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Re:TF engine cover sound proofing 10 years 3 months ago #137829

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Dynamat and Dynaliner. Great results and modern materials. That being said, i still have the factory pad there as well.
Its quite a snug fit!
Ken

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