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B-Quiet: vapor barrier: to remove or not?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by sb_in_nc, Mar 9, 2006.

  1. sb_in_nc

    sb_in_nc New Member

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    I'm going to add B-Quiet Ultimate to the doors tonight. Any feedback about removing vs. replacing the plastic vapor barrier after installing B-Quiet?

    I was hoping to rip off the plastic and seal the door with the new stuff instead, is that ok?
     
    #1 sb_in_nc, Mar 9, 2006
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    I ripped the vapor barrier out when I installed the b-quiet. I live in a rainy area and have had no problems with removing the vapor barrier from the Prius or any other car I have owned.
     
    #2 Presto, Mar 10, 2006
  3. tmorrowus

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    I replaced the plastic vapor barrier with a layer of b-quiet and it works great.
     
    #3 tmorrowus, Mar 10, 2006
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    To those who have used B-Quiet, does it seem to help SIGNIFICANTLY? I have very few complaints about my '06 except road noise (it seems to come mostly from below, not from the sides)
     
    #4 acousticbiker, Mar 11, 2006
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    I did all 4 doors and didn't notice any change in noise level. I agree with you, the noise in the Prius seems to all come from the front and below.
     
    #6 aridon99, Apr 23, 2006
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    The B-Quiet doesn't really help with road noise that much. It's more of a solution for better sound response from your audio system.
     
    #7 Presto, Apr 24, 2006
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    Bquiet cut my noise levels a lot. I only did the doors. I think the people that claim little difference probably only used the damping. I used the damping, then the absorber, then a third layer using absorber.

    The originial vapor barrier just peeled off and I put it back on where it was no problem.

    Made more noise difference than changing to better tires which also helps a lot. Plus my heat and ac loads are reduced noticably.
     
    #8 tomdeimos, Apr 24, 2006
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