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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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I have a '12 and the center console gets really hot. Has anyone got a remedy for alleviating the heat and keeping the items in the console from not melting???
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettelvr50
I have a '12 and the center console gets really hot. Has anyone got a remedy for alleviating the heat and keeping the items in the console from not melting???
There is an insulator pad made to fit in there. It helps. Search Top Flight Reproductions on this forum. I think it is about $20
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Another option is to install an insulated tunnel plate from www.eliteengineeringusa.com ; significantly reduced heat in my console.
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Welcome to C6 ownership. Btw, The console insert helps. Or you can buy an insulation kit from one of the vendors and do the entire car.

I have read mixed reviews on the tunnel plate.

Bottom line, do your reasearch. However the insert is a quick and inexpensive solution but will not block out all of the heat. Get the cupholder insert while you are at it.
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Ceramic coated tunnel plate + insulation
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Originally Posted by PMD C6
Welcome to C6 ownership. Btw, The console insert helps. Or you can buy an insulation kit from one of the vendors and do the entire car.

I have read mixed reviews on the tunnel plate.

Bottom line, do your reasearch. However the insert is a quick and inexpensive solution but will not block out all of the heat. Get the cupholder insert while you are at it.
I made my own console insulator and cup inserts.it helps. With the heat.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Ceramic coated tunnel plate + insulation
Same here.
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