Installed Alpine Type R 12", Rattle is Unbearable
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Installed Alpine Type R 12", Rattle is Unbearable
Yesterday, I removed the original 8" sub and installed an Alpine Type R 12" sub, which rattles the rear deck or rear windshield when turned up somewhat loud. The system sounds great, I just was wondering if anybody here has had this problem and the best method to eliminate the rattle.
I have a 1996 LS400.
Thanks in advance!
I have a 1996 LS400.
Thanks in advance!
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Lead Lap
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So I think the rattle occurs at the plastic housing for the third brake light, on the rear deck. Does anybody have a good suggestion for what I should use to keep this secured or dampened so it isn't slamming against the rear windshield???
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I took the 8" out, and put the 12" in a sealed box in the trunk. I beleve the rattle is coming from directly under the housing for the 3rd brakelight, so I will have to try to figure out what is rattling and where. I put a bunch of little sticky foam squares around the back of the housing, and the rattle still comes and goes. I just need a way to keep the entire assembly stable.
Without the rattle, it sounds fantastic, fwiw.
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It is a cheap fix and very functional if the rattle is bad. Not only that, who the hell will notice? it does its job and is hidden under the panel. That being said, I put a type r 12 in in my sister's is250 and took the stupid stock sub out. never did i hear real rattling going on... maybe you missed a few clips for the rear deck? my sis is loving the awesome bday present thats for sure!
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It is a cheap fix and very functional if the rattle is bad. Not only that, who the hell will notice? it does its job and is hidden under the panel. That being said, I put a type r 12 in in my sister's is250 and took the stupid stock sub out. never did i hear real rattling going on... maybe you missed a few clips for the rear deck? my sis is loving the awesome bday present thats for sure!
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That's what it looks like now - I still can't be sure what exactly is making the noise, but will put a sock or piece of foam down there. Just was a little paranoid a sock may catch on fire in there...is that ridiculous???
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I 2nd the foam idea. Get yourself some very thin foam that you can trim to fit around the edge of the light, won't be intrusive, and is close in color. Slice and dice to size, apply, and kiss the rattle goodbye.
Big Mack
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Yes, it would be ridiculous for the most part. If your sub were getting hot enough to catch a sock on fire, it would have melted both the grill and all surrounding materials long ago.
I 2nd the foam idea. Get yourself some very thin foam that you can trim to fit around the edge of the light, won't be intrusive, and is close in color. Slice and dice to size, apply, and kiss the rattle goodbye.
Big Mack
I 2nd the foam idea. Get yourself some very thin foam that you can trim to fit around the edge of the light, won't be intrusive, and is close in color. Slice and dice to size, apply, and kiss the rattle goodbye.
Big Mack