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Conall

Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #1

Hi,
Hoping to insulate the Landy, having drove down the motor way last night I could feel the freezing cold coming through the doors lol. Has anyone had any experience with the following:

https://www.nkgroup.co.uk/product/land-rover-front-kit/

https://www.efoam.ie/closed-cell-polyethylene-foam.php

Thanks

 

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #2

I've used the closed cell foam in your second link. It's quite soft, so not good for anywhere it will get knocked - but makes a very good roof lining for the back. It would be OK under a mat I guess. Time to get the winter woollies out!

 

Pappasmurf

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• Dec 9, 2019

• #3

A lot of people go for foam roll mat. But I'm a fan of 5mm closed cell foam. If you cover that with accoustic carpet, it does the job lovely, and looks good.
Ebay can provide everything.

 

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Conall

Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #4

@Pappasmurf I'm liking the idea of that! Acoustic carpet is something I didn't think about. Do you think the acoustic carpet would site well on to the closed cell foam?
https://carsoundsolutions.com/product/14mm-vibrofiltr-acoustic-felt/

Or is it better to do carped and then foam?

 

Pappasmurf

Well-Known Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #5

The carpet will stick nicely to the closed cell form with the foil. Just make sure you use the high temperature spray glue.

 

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lynall

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Full Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #6

In the doors some self adhesive bitumastic flashing with camping mat on top does quite a good job fo damping noise and a bit of insulalting.

 

potus

Well-Known Member

• Dec 9, 2019

• #7

From my experience, insulation won't make a great deal of difference if you have door gaps where cold air can enter.
A chilly interior is part of owning a Defender.

 

potus

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• Dec 9, 2019

• #8

Sorry, slightly off topic ....Whilst I'm always on the lookout for the 'right' for me Defender, I've had a F2 for 12 months now and to be honest it's not all bad.

Good heater, heated seats, warm interior and with the descent AT's it'll go wherever I need it to all for 3.5K.

 

Pappasmurf

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• Dec 10, 2019

• #9

potus said:

Sorry, slightly off topic ....Whilst I'm always on the lookout for the 'right' for me Defender, I've had a F2 for 12 months now and to be honest it's not all bad.

Good heater, heated seats, warm interior and with the descent AT's it'll go wherever I need it to all for 3.5K.

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What's your ideal Defender?

 

payydg

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• Dec 11, 2019

• #10

Conall said:

Hi,
Hoping to insulate the Landy, having drove down the motor way last night I could feel the freezing cold coming through the doors lol. Has anyone had any experience with the following:

https://www.nkgroup.co.uk/product/land-rover-front-kit/

https://www.efoam.ie/closed-cell-polyethylene-foam.php

Thanks

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Check the door alignment first. You can get self adhesive closed cell foam strips from YRM to fill any gaps

 

potus

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• Dec 11, 2019

• #11

Anything from late TD5 onwards in good standard condition,

Pappasmurf said:

What's your ideal Defender?

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Realistically, due to finances it'll be more than likely a 2007+ 2.4 or late TD5. Newer 2.2 would be out of my price range.

Probably a 90 truck cab or 110 crew cab, just fancy something slightly different to the usual van type.

Above all , it'll be in 'standard' condition with an excellent chassis and bulkhead.......not at all picky

 

Pappasmurf

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• Dec 11, 2019

• #12

potus said:

Anything from late TD5 onwards in good standard condition,

Realistically, due to finances it'll be more than likely a 2007+ 2.4 or late TD5. Newer 2.2 would be out of my price range.

Probably a 90 truck cab or 110 crew cab, just fancy something slightly different to the usual van type.

Above all , it'll be in 'standard' condition with an excellent chassis and bulkhead.......not at all picky

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Lol, can't help you there then.