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Big picture warning! I've got a few guides coming up about soundproofing the Accord on the cheap (or as cheap as possible) so here they are:
Front arches
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 minutes per arch
Cost: £7.99 for materials, varies for tools.
Materials: 10mm water resistant non woven insulation: http://www.carinsulation.co.uk/product/10mm_engine_bay_insulation
Clips: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Plastic-Honda-Grille-Wheel-Arch-Lining-Splashguard-Bumper-Trim-Clips-/370860418989?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AHonda&hash=item565900e7ad
Effectiveness: Small improvement on road noise, big improvement on stone chip + splash noise.
I'll start with the easiest and cheapest job - the front arches! Behind the plastic covers is just bare metal, the sills and the side cowling which are all quite thin parts.
1. Locate and remove screws + clips
On the side where you will be working on the arch, turn the wheels outwards to give yourself room. All the locations are highlighted; There is a hidden round clip on the far side of the arch cover.
2. Removing the clips
Simply insert a flat header screwdriver into the gaps on each side of the clip and twist the screwdriver.
3. Peel back the wheel arch liner & measure the material
Use the liner as a guide in cutting the material, hold up the material to the space and mark off where you will be cutting it.
4. Insert your cut material into the arch
Easy enough, you might be able to fit a couple of layers in there. Make sure the material sits behind all the clip & screw holes so you can easily insert them.
5. Put the arch liner back, inserting the clips & screws. Replace any that are broken.
Done!
Front arches
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 minutes per arch
Cost: £7.99 for materials, varies for tools.
Materials: 10mm water resistant non woven insulation: http://www.carinsulation.co.uk/product/10mm_engine_bay_insulation
Clips: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Plastic-Honda-Grille-Wheel-Arch-Lining-Splashguard-Bumper-Trim-Clips-/370860418989?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AHonda&hash=item565900e7ad
Effectiveness: Small improvement on road noise, big improvement on stone chip + splash noise.
I'll start with the easiest and cheapest job - the front arches! Behind the plastic covers is just bare metal, the sills and the side cowling which are all quite thin parts.
1. Locate and remove screws + clips
On the side where you will be working on the arch, turn the wheels outwards to give yourself room. All the locations are highlighted; There is a hidden round clip on the far side of the arch cover.
2. Removing the clips
Simply insert a flat header screwdriver into the gaps on each side of the clip and twist the screwdriver.
3. Peel back the wheel arch liner & measure the material
Use the liner as a guide in cutting the material, hold up the material to the space and mark off where you will be cutting it.
4. Insert your cut material into the arch
Easy enough, you might be able to fit a couple of layers in there. Make sure the material sits behind all the clip & screw holes so you can easily insert them.
5. Put the arch liner back, inserting the clips & screws. Replace any that are broken.
Done!