BUILDING A 1,000HP 565 DART BIG M/BIG CHIEF II
September 20, 2022
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Spotlighter
Product Spotlight: Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack
Kill the Noise. Tighten the Feel. Level-up the Build.
If your ride still sounds like a tin can at speed, it’s time to get serious. Dynamat Xtreme isn’t a luxury add-on — it’s a foundational upgrade for builders who want their cars to feel tight, solid, and finished. This is the same material trusted in high-end customs, competition cars, and OE applications for one simple reason: it works.
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The Auto Builder Staff
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Why You Need Dynamat Xtreme in Your Build
The Xtreme Bulk Pak gives you 36 square feet of proven vibration control — enough coverage to attack the floors, doors, roof, trunk, firewall, and anywhere else sheetmetal likes to sing the wrong tune. Road noise, exhaust drone, panel buzz — gone. What’s left is a quieter cabin, sharper audio, and a vehicle that feels engineered instead of improvised.
Why Builders Swear by It
This isn’t foam. It’s not insulation fluff. Dynamat Xtreme is a high-performance butyl vibration damper designed to stop resonance at the source by turning unwanted vibration into low-level heat. Translation? Less noise, more control, and a ride that feels expensive.
- 36 sq ft of coverage across nine oversized sheets — perfect for full interiors and serious projects
- Peel-and-stick aluminum-backed design that molds easily to complex shapes and contours
- Thin, aggressive damping performance without packing on unnecessary weight
- Heat-resistant, durable construction built to last as long as the rest of your build
What You’ll Notice First
Doors shut with authority. Panels feel dead-solid. Your stereo suddenly sounds like it got a free upgrade. Long drives get quieter. Short drives get smoother. It’s the kind of change you feel immediately — and miss instantly if it’s not there.
Bottom line: If you care about craftsmanship, comfort, and refinement, Dynamat Xtreme isn’t optional. It’s one of those upgrades that separates a car that looks good from one that feels right.
Upgrade Your Ride Today
🔥 Ready to shut down road noise and make your car feel rock-solid? Don’t wait — grab your Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pak now and turn your build into a masterpiece of sound, feel, and control. Click here to buy today!
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