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Sep 4, 2010 | 05:11 PM

KBsToy

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Console area warm

I was taking my new 2010 Vette out for a ride today and after a while my right hip area was getting warm. I put my hand on the area to the right side of it and it was really warm. I only have 175 miles on it. Is this normal ??? Temp outside about 65 degrees.

Thanks

Sep 4, 2010 | 05:13 PM

Zoxxo

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From: San Jose California

Normal.

You know that console storage area? No candy bars allowed

I can't even keep my cell phone upright in the cup holder without the thing quickly becoming to hot to hold.

Z//

Sep 4, 2010 | 05:18 PM

QUAKEJAKE

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From: Milford NH

Yes, H-pipe is routed right under the torque tube. A vendor makes a heat shield for this ailment.

Sep 4, 2010 | 05:42 PM

GTJim

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Get an Elite Engineering tunnel plate, it's thicker that the stock one and is ceramic coated to keep the heat out. I had one on my 08 Coupe and loved it. I need to get one for my Z06

Sep 4, 2010 | 06:05 PM

kedar

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St. Jude Donor '12

yes, totally normal. it will be nice in the winter. there is a pre-cut insulation kit sold on the forum (by madvette?) that would help keep the heat down.

Sep 4, 2010 | 06:48 PM

Vette_DD

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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24

The amount of heat seems to vary from one C6 to another. My manual tranny C6 seems to have been warmer than my auto tranny C6.

Sep 4, 2010 | 06:58 PM

VET4LES

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I have the MN6 and it's never been an issue. A little warm but not a problem.

Sep 4, 2010 | 07:03 PM

C-INRED

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St. Jude Donor '06

A couple layers of the foil type insulation (sound deadener) is very effective and one heck of a lot cheaper and easier than replacing the tunnel plate. Mine just gets a little warm not but not hot like it used to.

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Sep 4, 2010 | 07:10 PM

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Reflectix - -at Lowes or Home Depot . . .

Sep 4, 2010 | 08:33 PM

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Gearhead Jim

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St. Jude Donor '13

"It's not a bug, it's a feature!"

Keeps your coffee hot.
Cup holder doubles as a fondue pot.
Make S'mores in the console.

Sep 4, 2010 | 08:58 PM

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Magneson

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From: So Cal the welfare state!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim

"It's not a bug, it's a feature!"

Keeps your coffee hot.
Cup holder doubles as a fondue pot.
Make S'mores in the console.

Sep 4, 2010 | 09:06 PM

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N2TU

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim

"It's not a bug, it's a feature!"

Keeps your coffee hot.
Cup holder doubles as a fondue pot.
Make S'mores in the console.

It is an undocumented feature!

Sep 4, 2010 | 09:12 PM

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RadarP3C

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kedar

yes, totally normal. it will be nice in the winter. there is a pre-cut insulation kit sold on the forum (by madvette?) that would help keep the heat down.

I have MadVette's insulation kit and one of the benefits is a cooler console. I still wouldn't leave a candy bar in the console, but at least now I can stow my cell phone and iPod and not worry about frying them.

Sep 4, 2010 | 09:13 PM

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C6NRED

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Get extra ice for your cold drinks that you put in the console drink holders , and you'll be just fine! ---- oh, and don't wait very long to drink them!................................:ch eers:

Sep 4, 2010 | 09:14 PM

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C6NRED

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Get extra ice for your cold drinks that you put in the console drink holders , and you'll be just fine! ---- oh, and don't wait very long to drink them!

Sep 4, 2010 | 10:45 PM

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mcc978

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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,’18,’19

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My center console is warm especially on long drives but I don't notice my cup holders getting that warm.

Sep 4, 2010 | 11:27 PM

#17

RedVette84

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Try driving in a C-3 on a warm day. It's like driving a rolling sauna. Only hot air came in through the vents.

Sep 4, 2010 | 11:37 PM

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richgoat

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mine used to get really hot, once went with a catless xpipe it's much cooler.

Sep 4, 2010 | 11:37 PM

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phileaglesfan

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From: Frederick, MD

I installed/help installed 3 insulation kits from Crazy Cowboy. My center console is warmish but nothing hot to the touch. I don't feel any heat myself while driving.

Sep 5, 2010 | 12:17 AM

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4SUMERZ

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it's easy guys....just get a small hose hooked to the AC duct and run it under the console and direct to the heat zone...that will do it....OK, I haven't done that, but on other forums for other vehicles, they do it for that reason...it might work

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