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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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I have a lot of heat coming from under neath the dash onto our feet (driver and passenger). Just wondering if anyone knows about this or can fix this problem? Please let me know. Thanks
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I have a lot of heat coming from under neath the dash onto our feet (driver and passenger). Just wondering if anyone knows about this or can fix this problem? Please let me know. Thanks
It is a common issue with corvettes. There are two solutions to the problem.

1) Tunnel Plate - A couple of vendors sell them. Stiffens up the chasis and reduces heat.

2) Frost King - Insulation sold at Home Depot used to seal ducts and stuff it has a reflective metal coating, very thin..Put it under the carpet in the cockpit to reduce temperature and noise

Chris
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Thanks for the tip Ill be going to HomeDepot real soon.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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'tis one of the priviliges of owning a vette. we take the easy way out ----- run the a/c hard when we're driving topless. makes a big difference. bub
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search postings for refectix and frost king insulation. I removed my interior and used 4 rolls of frost king. It made a great sound and heat difference. The last thing I need to do is remove the console to stop the heat problem in this area. most people say to use the reflectix for this. When you go to lowes look in heating and ventilation not the insulation isle, take the scu number with just in case you need to find out if they have any frost king in the store.
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Thanks for the info!
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