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    Just remember that if you use cheaper rubber or insulation not designed for use in a car it can give off toxic fumes when heated. The bunnings pavers are probably a case in point. Use at your own risk.

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    I have treated mine with closed cell foam, the footwells, gearbox tunnel, seat bases and cargo area are now covered.
    The result is amazing, I can drive while wearing shorts. The noise has also been dramaticaly reduced.

    Will have to wait for winter to see if the foam will absorb water.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gusthedog View Post
    Just remember that if you use cheaper rubber or insulation not designed for use in a car it can give off toxic fumes when heated. The bunnings pavers are probably a case in point. Use at your own risk.
    Don't know if you've had a look at the stuff but it's made from recycled tyres in Australia I think you'd find a lot more toxic materials in any new vehicle to start with.
    No I wouldn't wrap it around a exhaust pipe but on the floor and under the seats it works really well stops a lot of vibration noise as it's fairly heavy 9kg sq metre

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    The best way to reduce heat transfer from an exhaust is to have it ceramic coated inside and outside. It's quite amazing how effective it is, but a bit of a waste on standard pipework. Doesn't do so much for noise transfer, but maybe a little as it smooths the internal surface so there's not so much echoing.

    Usually done on extractors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robmacca View Post

    Would wrapping the exhaust cause the exhaust to rust quicker?

    It won't on aluminised tube, but will with black steel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrb505 View Post
    Don't know if you've had a look at the stuff but it's made from recycled tyres in Australia I think you'd find a lot more toxic materials in any new vehicle to start with.
    No I wouldn't wrap it around a exhaust pipe but on the floor and under the seats it works really well stops a lot of vibration noise as it's fairly heavy 9kg sq metre
    Yeah you might be right. I was talking with a rubber manufacturer in Wodonga and he told me the heat from the transmission tunnel is enough to release toxic fumes from some types of rubber. I've made sure I use proper stuff ever since.

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