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I did exactly as suggested - I unbolted the trunk latch, lowered it as far as it would go and re-tightened the 10mm bolts. It helped a bit, but I am still getting a god-aweful rattle that appears to be coming from underneath the car, on the driver's side. Anyone else have this problem? I'm taking out my sub box (2 JL Audio 12s), ripping out the carpet and dynamatting the entire trunk floor. Hopefully this will help! The DIY describes adjusting the rubber stoppers on the trunk lid. I have two long rectangular ones, that are clipped in - no real room for adjustment. Are these unique to the 1.7EL, or am I not reading the instructions right?
I have a suspicion that some of the rattling may be coming from the tail light assemblies - any fixes for that?
I worked meticulously on removing all the interior rattles - there are now NONE! I added dynamat (2 layers) to the bare-metal rear shelf, and also dyna-matted the front doors. Now I get loads of bass that is 100% rattle-free inside the car. BUT, it sound like sh!t outside the car!
I'll keep everyone posted - any info from people with similar situations would be much appreciated.
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i know what u r talking about its the plastic air vent, that is in the back of the car on the driver side!, havent had time to figure out what to use to stop it, but i will one of these days
Here is a picture that says it all, as easy it can be, just unscrew the two bolts, and watch out to not break the four locks that hold the plastic cover.
I moved the U lock down about 2mm and it stopped rattling. 135db resistant !
yea that little plastic air vent i just ripped it out and that solved most of my rattle problem! i sealed the trunk with that diy that worked a lot and i also dynamated the lid,whole trunk area rear deck,headliner,both doors and both quaterpanels and it works great!!
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it's just a quick fix. i put some dynamat under the 3rd brake light, but it still kept on rattling. but hey, i live in the getto, so it's all good.
What UP? I did everything as the DIY said and it worked UNBELIEVABLY!!! But I also have 2 other ways to kill sound coming from your trunk and your back deck (inside your car, and NO, its not a sock). If you would like me to write it up in the DIY section, please email me and let me know. I will take pictures, type it up, etc. just please provide feedback for me to know that someone else still has problems. Cē
why keep it a secret? you should start by telling us at least what it is.
if its simple, people here will figure it out. if not, then it may require a DIY. noone here needs a DIY how to apply a carbon fiber or wood dash kit. but a clutch bypass? thats a little different......
you say youve found 2 other ways. why keep them to yourself? i dont want a DIY yet, i wanna hear the ideas!
I am not keeping it a secret, it is just hard to explain. I requires a specific product purchase, which would be easier if i took a picture of the item. (They are only $2.99 a piece and they make a HELL [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG] of a difference). And the position of these products will definitely need photos. Itz not that easy to type up w/o visual aids. I am not calling you guyz stupid, I'm just saying that it's very specific, considering I stumbled upon this $6.00 fix that works like a $200 dynamat job!
Ok, even though you AREN'T going to know what it is, It can be bought at home depot, it's Air Conditioning Foam Liner. You can buy it at ANY home depot. It is in a plastic bag, all spiralled up, it's 6' I think. It also has an adhesive side, so it self sticks to the place where it goes. It comes in black and white, and it's only $2.99. I recommend getting 2, because I used it on my trunk and back deck. As soon as I get more people requesting this fix, I will take pictures and make a DIY for it. It works PERFECT with this DIY about lowering your "U" lock and bringing down the rubber stoppers. When they co-exist, there is NO RATTLING what-so-ever. Please send me private messages if you are interested, or simply reply to this right here.!
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i put some dynamat under the 3rd brake light, but it still kept on rattling. but hey, i live in the getto, so it's all good. 
What UP? I did everything as the DIY said and it worked UNBELIEVABLY!!! But I also have 2 other ways to kill sound coming from your trunk and your back deck (inside your car, and NO, its not a sock). If you would like me to write it up in the DIY section, please email me and let me know. I will take pictures, type it up, etc. just please provide feedback for me to know that someone else still has problems.
