Driveshaft Tunnel Insulation Shield
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Driveshaft Tunnel Insulation Shield
MId America sells a "C5 Heatmaster Shield." My 97 allows a good deal of heat transfer into the interior during the hot periods of the summer. This heat seems to leak in around the center console. Has anyone installed such a shield? Was the installation difficult? Did the shield prevent heat from entering the cockpit? Is there a better/cheaper vendor to purchase such a shield from? I would appreciate any advise on this subject.
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Re: Driveshaft Tunnel Insulation Shield (RedVetteMike)
I think that the heated console is a universal problem with Corvettes. I asked a similar question and was advised to buy a "cool mat" from speedzone 24-7.com. I haven't tried it yet but, it looks as though it may be the ticket. I am not very familar with the Mid-America piece but, I do not think that it covers the entire tunnel but the top of the console tunnel only. The Mid-America device is $369.00 while the Cool Mat is only $54 for a 48"x48" piece and $27 for a 24"x48" piece. The added size of either of the Cool Mats should be ample enough to cover the tunnel sides as well. Has anyone tried either of these products?
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Re: Driveshaft Tunnel Insulation Shield (jdavis)
I did the cool mat from speedzone24. You have to cut it to fit but no way would I pay Mid-America $369 for this when you can do the job for <$50.
I used aluminum tape to seal around the edges. Also fyi you have to pull the seats to do a proper job.
I used aluminum tape to seal around the edges. Also fyi you have to pull the seats to do a proper job.
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Re: Driveshaft Tunnel Insulation Shield (RedVetteMike)
I did similiar insulation when I installed my ripper shifter however I used Dynomat extreme. Total cost was about $50 for the dynomat insulation and this really helped to decrease the amount of heat rising from the tunnel and into the center console. It also slightly decreased noise level. I purchased the Dynomat from mail order company called Crutchfield, they are on the web or try the 800 operator for their 800 #.
Install was very easy after console removal, simply cutting this to fit and then peeling adhesive back off and placement was it.
Install was very easy after console removal, simply cutting this to fit and then peeling adhesive back off and placement was it.
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Re: Driveshaft Tunnel Insulation Shield (PJW001)
^^^ I was about to reply the same way :cheers:
my center console is out and the "insulation" that is affixed to the bottom of the console piece is sorely lacking :mad......take the time and remove the seats and console (pretty easy) and insulate from the inside as well :cheers:
my center console is out and the "insulation" that is affixed to the bottom of the console piece is sorely lacking :mad......take the time and remove the seats and console (pretty easy) and insulate from the inside as well :cheers:
