I just installed 2 10" subs and alot of stuff is rattling around in my car. I have found some of it but before I start to tear the car apart to make it completely silent, have any of you had experience with what would rattle in an 02 WRX?

Thanks
Nick

 

The rearview mirror is a known offender. Also the piece that directs the defroster air flow.

 

Thanks.

I also found that the red brake light behind the back seats hits the window when the subs are hitting. I think I will try to put something in-between the window and the light to cushion it and then see if those two are making any noise. I didn't notice anything from my rearview mirror and it wasn't shaking tooo much, but it's possible.

 

Found something else that rattles a ton...
My clock. The whole mount that you pop out to put a 3 gauge pod in there instead is rattling like crazy. After that it should be tolerable.

 

The "Oh Jesus" roof grab handles rattle like nuts on mine.

Also the clock pod recently started to rattle.

 

A great fix for this is self-sticking felt pads. Trim small pieces to fit around the edge of the panel and retaining clips - poofff - the rattles are gone. You can get this at home depot, typically packaged with a couple of pieces that are 4” x 6”. Black or brown.
This is a good fix for the clock, dash trim and other small snap in panels.

Bigger panels like the rear deck, trunk lid, doors, etc..... use sound deadening material - Dynamat, Hushmat, Roadkill, etc....

License plates are another good one, the trim around the rear windows in a wagon and the heat shields around the exhaust can rattle over time too.