Tunnel insulation
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Racer
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From: Dallas Texas
Tunnel insulation
Not too long after purchasing my '08, I installed Exotic Vette's insulation kit. The improvements were notcieble. I also installed LAPD's 1/4 inch insulated tunnel plate. However, I was still getting heat into the console, albeit, less. So as an experiment, I removed the tunnel plate, took some of the leftover insulation from the kit, cut it to size and glued its to the inside of the tunnel plate and re-installed it. The noise level is lower and I believe the console is cooler. Just thought I's pass this on. Larry
Last edited by Larry R; Feb 19, 2009 at 11:40 PM.
Le Mans Master
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My insulation kit is sitting in the garage waiting for warmer weather. Just wondering if you insulated under the console. I would think this would cool it down. I've read great things about the kit, cant wait to get started ripping the car apart!!!
Safety Car
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So as an experiment, I removed the tunnel plate, took some of the leftover insulation from the kit, cut it to size and glued its to the inside of the tunnel plate and re-installed it. The noise level is lower and I believe the console is cooler. Just thought I's pass this on. Larry
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Racer
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From: Dallas Texas
Yes, I did insulate under the console. It is quite a lot of work to install the kit, but worth it.
Instructor
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+1. i've got the exhaust off right now also and would like to know. perfect opportunity for me to keep some of that stupid exhaust heat out of the cockpit.
