What's everyone's thoughts on any kind of soundproofing/fire blanket (original or otherwise) in the engine bay? Worthwhile (why?)? Just another hassle?

Also, for those that do have one, are the original items on the firewall (flasher cans, washer pump, fuse box etc) mounted under or over the blanket? The one in our '80 is too munted for me to tell how it used to look I think it generally looks likes the padding had cut outs around these items, but the replacements I see for sale have no cut outs....

Yes worth it IMO (but then anything is better than 100db all the time) , put Dynamat or similar on the firewall/dash on the inside of the car instead if you don't want a dirty blanket on top of your electricals. Coupled with bonnet insulation audibly reduces noise.

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

I put dynamat on the lower firewall and kickboard of my car, and a dense sponge / foil commercial sound deadener / absorber on the upper firewall. Works pretty well, but I do wish I'd have put dynamat on the panel where the wheels are.

Yeah I did the whole interior with Dynamat, approx 30KG worth...

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Not really what it's intended for...it's not a barrier. Mind you, what you should be using is heavier!

Good info here: http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/

Only using it for sound deadening not safety...

I used this stuff by the way: http://www.trufitcarpets.com.au/resomat.htm

If it's good enough for the Queen, it's good enough for me!

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Hi Lillie where did you fit it, floors, firewall, etc. and on a scale 1-10 what would be the approx. sound reduction do you think there would be any concerns with moisture getting between it and the panels. Thanks

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1970 Mk 2 Cooper S

Not sure about the safety comment, but that stuff looks alright. Doesn't seem to feature over this side of the ditch though unfortunately.

Hi Darrell,

Firstly my GR 1330 is as bloody noisy as they come, 5.5inch 45mm Dellorto and 2" exhaust. I used to set off car alarms idling past parked cars So anything helps.

I put it on EVERY panel inside the car, floors, front and rear firewalls, wheel wells etc. I would say, out of 10, it's at least a 7 or 8 in terms of quietening things down.

It's not so much just the this one thing alone that makes for a totally quiet car, a lot of sound leaks from the hole in the firewall at the front for instance, (for which I have a webber box welded in and dynamat over that too), a bike hot dog before the Lukey style muffler also helps, bonnet insulation, thick insulated door cards etc all do a small job each but overall makes for a noticeable difference.

It only takes one weak point for sound to leak through, like door rubbers. Anyway it's not exactly silent now but I can at least have a decent conversation with my 3yr old at speed, which is a huge improvement over shouting to be heard!

Hope that helps!

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Thanks Lillie will look into getting some mine is stock Mk2 except for the lcbs

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1970 Mk 2 Cooper S

Have you seen this.

http://minisport.com.au/prod980.htm

Not sure if it's the idea you're after, but I'd like to get one. Anyone used it? Easy enough to cut and shape?

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"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you" Jeremy Clarkson

"I'm sure there are people who will say that their mini is not fast, not cheap and not reliable!"

Yep that's the kinda thing I'm talking about.

The is an outlet in Brisbane called the Reverse Garbage Shop when industry can dump some of their offcuts - I picked up some lead lined foil backed foam - more than enough for the Mini - for $8. Only hassle is it's about an inch thick but it will do the job.

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!