I got a 12" sub a while ago and i'm bumping everywhere. everything's good except i can't get rid of this rattle coming from near 3rd brake light! I tried to take out the carpet to see what's making the rattle but i'm afraid i will mess up w/o proper diy. can anyone tell me how to take the carpet out properly?

 

anyone with subs, help

 

i had the same problem too what i did was wedge a piece of cardboard between the 3rd break light and the window. it solved the problem but unless you have a spoiler with a 3rd break light i dunno if you should try it or not

 

hm i just took apart everything, you just have to be careful with the side airbags..

so i took lots of cotton and just stick it into what was making the noise. apparently it's the seat belt assembly that's making the noise and i put bunch of cottons in there. also the edge of the roof were making noises so i put cottons in there too.

rattle is still there but i think i tried my best, i won't touch anymore

maybe i should try putting the cardboard in between but i want to have a clean look..

 

there are specific car audio products that would work much better than cotton and cardboard.

here is one company that makes products for this

http://www.secondskinaudio.com/?gcli...FQNfFQodgkfzqA

 

I've taken my third brakelight completely out and it still rattles. my only suggestion is to dynamat the underside of the decklid or between the carpet and the decklid.

 

^ did it get rid of the rattle ?

I am satisfied with my car for now because i put so much effort into it to get rid of rattle. I figured it's the best i can do w/o spending any more money. it still rattles but new passengers won't notice it. but it's all over my head so.. fak