Heat Shield....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Studio City CA
Heat Shield....
The dealership in going to put on a heat shield when they get the car.
Should I do this or not? Don't know much other than he said it coolest it down a bit.
What should I know before they do this?
LEX
Should I do this or not? Don't know much other than he said it coolest it down a bit.
What should I know before they do this?
LEX
Drifting
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From: Central FL
Why would you need a heat shield? I haven't had any heat issues with my C6. This sounds like another useless dealer add-on to get more money from you. Tell the dealer that you will take the car without the heat shield. If cabin heat becomes an issue, you will then decide what to do. My guess is that you will save a bundle of cash and that you will find the Corvette cabin most comfortable without the shield.
Melting Slicks
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From: Houston Texas
Some people have them installed but I have not had a problem with heat in the cabin. Also, it is not something the dealer ever "volunteered" to add. I don't believe I've ever read of anyone on the forum that had the dealer install the shield either. It seems that this tends to be an after-the-sale decision.
Melting Slicks
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From: Life ain't no dress rehearsal, are you gonna wait to get your toys til AFTER you have a heart attack?
Originally Posted by blznsdl
Take it free ...and let him hand it to you.
Put it on later if...
Put it on later if...
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Originally Posted by lexaudio
The dealership in going to put on a heat shield when they get the car.
Should I do this or not? Don't know much other than he said it coolest it down a bit.
What should I know before they do this?
LEX
Should I do this or not? Don't know much other than he said it coolest it down a bit.
What should I know before they do this?
LEX
Safety Car
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From: Chino Hills, Ca. You are completely safe with me, I'm a good screamer.
Goes under the car, in the tunnel that runs around the driveshaft. The 3 people I know with this installed says that the difference in heat into the cabin is quite noticable. I think its about 350 bucks. From a forum vendor, elite engineering I believe.
Thought about getting one myself.
martin
I'm too slow.
with Shopdog.
www.eliteengineeringusa.com
Thought about getting one myself.
martin
I'm too slow.
with Shopdog.www.eliteengineeringusa.com
Last edited by BKNIMKR; Mar 31, 2006 at 01:14 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Chino Hills, Ca. You are completely safe with me, I'm a good screamer.
Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
If the car has the transparent top, could they be talking about the sunshades that fit inside the plastic?
martin
Le Mans Master
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I've been considering this myself. Check out Elite's website to see the install procedure. It's very easy but really requires a lift. I'd estimate it should not take longer than two hours labor so my advice is to find out in advance how much time the dealer plans to bill you for......
The Elite website has really good technical test data on heat reduction. They are really scientific about their approach to proving their claims and....judging from their test data the products work very well.
just my opinions
The Elite website has really good technical test data on heat reduction. They are really scientific about their approach to proving their claims and....judging from their test data the products work very well.
just my opinions
Le Mans Master
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From: Chandler Arizona
OK, just a possibility: Maybe he keeps an Elite heat shield in his office at all times and tells all his customer they will install it for free to make them feel like they are getting something extra. Then he doesn't install it and just keeps the one in his office to tell his next customer the same thing. That would be kind of sneaky, but I wouldn't put it pass some of the dealers around here!
Instructor
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From: Shelburne Vermont
January, I drove from Vermont to Flordia for a two month vacation with my brand new C6. When I left home, it was in the 30's. I knew about the heated seats but was not warned of the warming oven, some refer to as the console. Well, the Hershey chocolate bars stored there for snacking on the way down ....... 
should have been replaced with bread and cheese. Nothing like a hot grilled cheese on a brisk morning.
A sent wave is never wasted
should have been replaced with bread and cheese. Nothing like a hot grilled cheese on a brisk morning.A sent wave is never wasted