Keeping the heat down
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Keeping the heat down
I was wondering how many have done something about the heat that is generated in and around the center console. I think I saw a thread once relating to some insulation. Can someone give me some advise as to where to buy some insulation, and a step-by-step on what's involved and how to install, and cost. Thanks for the help 
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Re: Keeping the heat down (myxcaap)
The typical answer is to pull out your carpeting and cover everything with dynamat.
But, I have recently seen an advertisement for a heat shield that installs on the bottom of the car in the center. It shields the exhaust heat from your legs
I have no idea who makes it, but I can tell you as soon as I find the ad again.
But, I have recently seen an advertisement for a heat shield that installs on the bottom of the car in the center. It shields the exhaust heat from your legs
I have no idea who makes it, but I can tell you as soon as I find the ad again.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (myxcaap)
Insulated Dynamat will help a bit.
But, the Koolmat insulation should help even more. It's insulation that goes inside the torque tube tunnel and above the exhaust. But, it's expensive. I think LAPD or one of the other vendors sells it in the forum mall.
But, the Koolmat insulation should help even more. It's insulation that goes inside the torque tube tunnel and above the exhaust. But, it's expensive. I think LAPD or one of the other vendors sells it in the forum mall.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (myxcaap)
For inside the console, try the super cheap fix before you spend big bucks under the console or under the car. A piece of styra-foam packing material (1/8 - 3/16 thick) cut to size in the console makes a big difference. If you want matching color (black) get foil faced sticky foam insulation tape from Home Depot etc. Cut black vinyl to size and cover the underside with the tape. I used the open cell styra-foam packing material adheared to black vinyl and you can't tell it's not stock - and CDs barely get warm in the console on 100 degree days.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (myxcaap)
I dynamatted the entire interior of my car (mainly for sound insulation) and noticed a considerable reduction in console temperature. If you do dynamat, make sure and use the foil backed Dynamat Xtreme. The foil backing provides the heat shielding, and also makes the dynamat much easier to apply and long-lived.
The dynamat is expensive though. I spent around $300 on enough to do the complete cabin and hatch area.
The dynamat is expensive though. I spent around $300 on enough to do the complete cabin and hatch area.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (Paul R)
Paul R, how much sound difference did the dynamat make ??? I wouldn't mind a little less tire noise on 2001 coupe (on rougher road surfaces). I assume you pulled your seats, carpet, and insulated underneath ? How long did it take and any serious obstacles? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (myxcaap)
I did the entire interior with Cascade VB-2 sound damping, which is thinner and lighter than Dynamat. Sound is down and so is the heat. It would probably be better to use a "heat" insulation in the console area, however.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (BarryD)
The dynamat reduced the sound quite a bit (maybe 50%). I did pull out the entire interior of the car; carpet, seats, console, etc... It took me about 8 hours total labor. It was pretty easy, but you do have to be careful with the power connectors on the seats.
If you are interested in dynamat, you can buy it at most high-end stereo stores.
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If you are interested in dynamat, you can buy it at most high-end stereo stores.
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Re: Keeping the heat down (Houston_Z_Man)
So, Houston_z man, I looked at the link you attached, and it looks like the perfect answer! Have you installed one, and if not, has anyone on the forum installed this particular mat? What was required to install, and how well did it work? For reference, when driving for a long time, I noticed that the garage door openers in the console were almost too hat to touch!
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Re: Keeping the heat down (myxcaap)
Haven't installed one. Keep debating over the price. Looks like it might be a lot of work too.
The trans tunnel does get warm here in Houston on trips of more than 45-50 mins which I take 2-3 times a week. Traffic is a real Bear.
The trans tunnel does get warm here in Houston on trips of more than 45-50 mins which I take 2-3 times a week. Traffic is a real Bear.