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  1. SDS install log on the SSA Mazda

    04 September 2010 - 10:42 PM

    Please do take a moment to read this topic and not just look at the pictures, as some of the photos will not make sense if you skip over what I try to say. I am few days behind on getting this pictures posted up, but life and all that goes with it has been in the way. Anyway, a MASSIVE thank you goes out to Don at http://www.Sounddeadenershowdown.com. I had initially hoped to use the SDS product line on the little Mazda with Don's guidance, but he went far and away above the call of duty and took 3, yes 3, very long work days out of his schedule to help me along the way. This was an excellent learning experience for me in terms of the physics of how the acoustics effect the car around me. Don was ever patient with my endless questions and wanted to go the extra mile and spend the extra time to make sure we got it right. Not to mention Don's supply of room temperature orange Gatorade that kept us from dehydrating in the process. I will not get into the demise of the sled (Mercedes Brabus 300ce) at this time.

    I have 10+ years of college behind me, and I have always learned faster when using practical applications of the concepts being discussed instead of just extensive reading. In this case, physically having Don there explaining and showing me, step by step, section by section of the car, how and why and where to apply the SDS system was priceless! As you will see in the many following pictures, this is much more of a system, and the full effects were staggering. I say system because the CLD, CCF, Butyl Rope and MLV all have a purpose and work together to vastly change the vibrations in the metal and interior parts, along with sound transmission both into and out of the car. Don has figured out a number of very nifty tricks for installing, one most importantly is the fact that every inch of CCF and MLV can be pulled right out of the car, which you will see below in the pictures. We started in the rear hatch floor area, then worked our way forward on the floor up through the firewall, lastly working on the doors and vertical surfaces.

    I have dampened a handful of cars in the past, heck, I nearly covered every inch of the wifey's old Civic with butyl tiles, many sections with multiple layers, but the performance was not like this. Once we were done, I was grinning like a fool, and opening and closing the door in disbelief as to the difference. The level of silence inside the vehicle is really something, almost cocoon like in nature as your ears take a moment to adjust to the change in noise level. In this rare case, I am not the man behind the curtain, I let Don (former large format pro-photographer) photograph the process, so all these photos are credit of the SDS camera.

    As for the audio in the car, disregard that at the moment as it is still a 7 year old fully stock Pioneer system as I have had the Mazda only a few weeks and I am spending much of my non-daddy time on the road or away from somewhere appropriate to install audio. The funny thing is, how much better the stock audio system preforms. We were both taken back for a moment once we had finished up, I joked that I might just leave it stock. ;) (Though I did lay down power, speaker wire, and RCA's under the carpet for the impending install which is another topic). This was a great deal of work, more then I had anticipated, but so worth it. I keep telling Don on the phone the additional benefits I keep finding out, the latest being that my 4 year old son goes to sleep much easier now due to greatly reduced road noise levels.

    Again, and huge Thank You to Don for all the time, answers, assistance and effort that went into this install.

    Details of the install log:

    Vehicle:
    2003 Mazda Protege5 5-speed

    Materials used:
    SDS Closed Cell Foam
    SDS Mass Loaded Vinyl
    SDS Constrained Layer Dampener
    HH-66 Vinyl Adhesive
    Velcro with dual pressure sensitive adhesive

    Tools:
    Silver Sharpie
    Painters Tape
    Large Shears
    Scissors
    At least a gallon of Mineral Spirits ;)
    Denatured Alcohol
    Utility Knife
    Scalpel
    Razor Blades
    Panel Poppers
    Heat Gun
    Scraper
    Stop watch

    Photos:

    1,2: Hatch Floor before start of install:

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    3,4: Begin of tear down:

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    5,6,7: Removal of some asphalt on hatch floor:

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  2. SSA Forum is 8 years old & SSA Inc. is 4 years old today.

    01 September 2010 - 08:18 PM

    SSA the site has been around since 2002, but SSA the brand was Incorporated Sept 1st. 2006. 4 years and we are still here. :)

  3. Bravox Audio Group Buy

    23 August 2010 - 10:11 PM

    Bravox Group Buy

    This topic is for the group buy only, please keep it short and sweet. Please read the details lists, as the time line is so short we do not have time to track everyone down to get info because they did not read the details below.

    Bravox Audio On SSA Store (to compare prices and see specs)

    Important Group Buy Details:

    • This is a one time price
    • This group buy ends Friday August 27th at 12 Noon Eastern Standard Time so we have to hurry!
    • Due to the blow out pricing there is no warranty on these items
    • This group buy is for the lower 48 states only due to flat rate pricing
    • The pricing stays the same regardless of amount ordered
    • There will be about a two week lead time due to shipping from Bravox Audio to us then out to each person


    Ordering Details:

    • All money will be sent to: payments@soundsolutionsaudio.com
    • Include model number and quantity desired {Example: Bravox Audio CS50K - 2}
    • Include full name and shipping address



    Pricing List:

    Model # / Group Buy Pricing

    CARBON FIBER SERIES COMPONENT SETS

    CS50CF $195
    CS57CF $215
    CS60CF $225
    CS603CF $509


    KEVLAR SERIES COMPONENT SETS

    CS50K $149
    CS57K $159
    CS60K $169


    DIAMOND SERIES COMPONENT SETS

    CS50D $105
    CS57D $109
    CS60D $119


    CS-X SERIES COMPONENT SETS

    CS60-B $72


    2 WAY CARBON FIBER SERIES Co-Ax

    CX50CF $93
    CX57CF $99
    CX60CF $105


    2 WAY KEVLAR SERIES Co-Ax

    CX50K $82
    CX57K $82
    CX60K $82


    2 WAY DIAMOND SERIES Co-Ax

    CX50D $75
    CX57D $75
    CX60D $79

  4. Happy Birthday nem (Neil)

    15 August 2010 - 10:26 PM

    The big 36!

    :gift:

  5. All Sundown Sub woofers updated on SSA Store

    08 August 2010 - 09:04 PM

    :fing34:

    Sundown Audio Sub woofers on SSA Store


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    Mark LaFountain 

    20 Nov 2009 - 06:33
    check the admin section on the board
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    porkchop 

    06 Oct 2009 - 00:20
    pic for you under showoff! lol
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    Sander 

    27 Aug 2009 - 16:24
    Hey!
    Just wanted to say thank you for that great forum :)
    Take care!
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