Center console hot
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3rd Gear
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Center console hot
OK guys so now that I a new vet 2007 model how hot does the center console get for you folks out there? Coolant says hat the temperature is about 200F but my loose change stored in the center console is very hot to touch; is this normal??
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From: Mission Viejo CA
It is common for the center console to get fairly warm. If it bothers you there are a few choices, such as insulation kits for the inside floorboards, etc. and/or a tunnel plate under the car. You can find threads on these options if using the search function.
Here is also a good reference point for FAQs. You may want to browse this first.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=927981
Here is also a good reference point for FAQs. You may want to browse this first.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=927981
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This is the best option period... it fits both C5 and C6.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Wraps the hole tunnel, the plate option does nothing for the sides.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Wraps the hole tunnel, the plate option does nothing for the sides.
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This is the best option period... it fits both C5 and C6.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Wraps the hole tunnel, the plate option does nothing for the sides.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Wraps the hole tunnel, the plate option does nothing for the sides.
I was getting the summit for heat and the tunnel plate for stability vs z51 sways for my f55
Is this overkill?
Good idea?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'11-'12
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/E...ent_Plate.html
Of course, the installer is quite the magician...he may have cast his wondrous spell upon it...
Here's a thread with some pics of the plate differences and where it goes:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1755451
Do the sways and the plate, you will be very happy, especially if you like to carve through corners.
Last edited by Craigster05; Jul 28, 2007 at 11:38 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Actually, if you are referring to me, we installed the Elite Engineering 1/4" tunnel plate with Thermal Abs. Besides the awesome heat reduction, the car is definitely tighter in the corners and all the little squeaks and groans have disappeared. It's a great product from a forum vendor with fantastic customer service. For just a few more dollars than the Summit (which I believe is a heat shield only) you get better chassis stiffening as well. You can also get a great buy if you watch for a GP by Elite.
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/E...ent_Plate.html
Of course, the installer is quite the magician...he may have cast his wondrous spell upon it...
Here's a thread with some pics of the plate differences and where it goes:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1755451
Do the sways and the plate, you will be very happy, especially if you like to carve through corners.
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/E...ent_Plate.html
Of course, the installer is quite the magician...he may have cast his wondrous spell upon it...
Here's a thread with some pics of the plate differences and where it goes:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1755451
Do the sways and the plate, you will be very happy, especially if you like to carve through corners.
then forego the summit blanket? I'm not sure I need/want all 3
shield, tunnel and z51 rods upgradeedit: p.s. I already have the blackmaxx coated tunnel in hand
Last edited by UNKNOWN; Jul 28, 2007 at 11:55 AM.
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3rd Gear
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Thanks RRVettes, really appreciate the feedback from senior members experienced as you must me. The FAQ are a good sourse of information. Great...
I am off to put the top down on the Corvette and do what needs to be done...enjoying the experience of driving this wonderful machine.
I am off to put the top down on the Corvette and do what needs to be done...enjoying the experience of driving this wonderful machine.
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I just picked up an 07 and have the same problem with heat. I put my wallet in the console and could not believe how hot it was when I took it out to buy gas. The side also gets quite warm, and quite hot where the shifter comes out. I have a A6 if that matters.
This was on a trip from Mobile to Houston, so it was not in stop and go traffic.
This was on a trip from Mobile to Houston, so it was not in stop and go traffic.
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I installed the Elite Engineering insulated tunnel brace and it solved the problem for me.
Taking that stuff (seats, carpet, console) out of the cabin to install insulation is totally too much work.
Elmer
Taking that stuff (seats, carpet, console) out of the cabin to install insulation is totally too much work.
Elmer
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You got that right. Thats something GM should have already done if it was necessary. That's pathetic on Chevys part.
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Very hot
Probably time to do an insulated tunnel brace in mine. Today it's 100 degrees outside. Just got back from a 10 mile in-town trip. A/C on Full and nice inside the car, however the temp inside my console was 132.
(read by a Craftsman infrared thermometer, yes, I also tested the unit against a known thermometer, both outside and in my freezer. The readings were within one degree on both the high and low reading.)
Stock upper exhaust system.
(read by a Craftsman infrared thermometer, yes, I also tested the unit against a known thermometer, both outside and in my freezer. The readings were within one degree on both the high and low reading.)
Stock upper exhaust system.
Last edited by Vetteinplano; Aug 9, 2007 at 09:30 PM.
