Mk2 ZS Under dash sound dedening panels

[gAZ]

Just realisted my mk2 zs td has no sound dedening panels under the dashboard. :no:

No wonder I can hear the blower motor so easily.

I'm just trying to reduce the God awful amounts of sound intrusion from the outside and the engine. I think I've been very spoiled with the ZT190 in this regard .

So if anybody has got a set of R400 / R45 / ZS under dash panels going spare, that would be great! :trampoline:

[peterzs]

Think we suffered from the MG Project Drive with the Mk2's

Lots of cost savings from the Mk1's, shame.

:):):)

[gAZ]

Think we suffered from the MG Project Drive with the Mk2's

Lots of cost savings from the Mk1's, shame.

:):):)


Have you fitted these under dash panels? If you have, how much difference did it make?

[peterzs]

Nope, I like the sound and smell of Diesel in the morning.

:):):)

[gAZ]

Nope, I like the sound and smell of Diesel in the morning.

:):):)

Lol.. it's a bit too wearing on the senses for me on a long drive.

Even the 200 bubble diesel seems less noisey and rattly than the ZS. :trampoline: :p

Perhaps I could DIY these panels? Hummm... I wonder what material I should use? :baby:

[peterzs]

fOUND THIS, DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH IT COVERS AND IF IT makes it any better.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181614920735

[TimH]

Seen it cheaper than that but yes does help

I put it into the rear well of my 75 tourer as I'd put a SS twin exhaust and was getting a bit of booming. Also put it onto the underside of the ZS saloon boot lid to reduce the 'tinny' feel of it.

Made a new timber base to the boot of the ZS and R25 and laid/stuck it on the underside. Superb result if I say so myself. :)

[SARENG]

My Mk1 ZS120 had hardly any sound deadening anywhere!! So not just a Mk2 problem. I put dynamat in the doors, under the carpets, in the boot in fact everywhere I thought it might have some effect. I also fitted the under bonnet sound panel after putting dynamat on it. I would like to say it had some effect in making the car quieter but I really can't say to be honest, but at least the doors close with a thud rather than the tinny clang they used to make.

[peterzs]

Trouble is the Derv engine is a bit noisy compared with the 120, so we have to live with it or try and deaden the sound.

Maybe it's because we are older and the hearing goes a bit, but the sound inside is not too bad. I just turn the radio up a bit.

:):):)

[p_b82]

I just accept that the L-series is an agricultural old lump.....

That and the fact that I've a 2.5" manifold back stainless exhaust....

I've been spoilt though, the mustang has a seriously impressive stereo on it, the ZS in comparison just sounds crap..... maybe I should change the speakers, they are probably well past their best in fairness.....

I might consider an amp/sub, but ultimately I'll probably be taking even more weight out the car so don't want the hassle of putting stuff in for a bit to take it out later on....

I mean it is not as if it is comfortable to drive in summer with no working A/c (plan to rip all that out at some point too!)

But I've heard of people fitting dynomat and other equivalents with fairly good success.