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Top Flight Reproductions 03-10-2012 10:02 AM

** New Product, C5 Center Console Insulator **
 
** This Product fits all C5 Models 1997 thru 2004 **

Are you searching for a low cost and easy method to reduce the temperature inside your center console? Reduce your interior console temperature to a more manageable level by using our easy to install C5 Center Console Insulator.

Installation is just a matter of pressing the Console Insulator into place. Laser cut for a perfect fit. 1/4 inch insulation covered in black felt to match the stock interior console. Experience a noticeable reduction in interior console temperature with an easy to install and inexpensive alternative.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...Picture005.jpg

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Order on our website at http://www.topflightrepro.com/corvet...products.shtml

Vetteman Jack 03-10-2012 11:07 AM

Nice product. Next time I need to remove my center console, I'll have to get me one of these.

Top Flight Reproductions 03-10-2012 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack (Post 1580239245)
Nice product. Next time I need to remove my center console, I'll have to get me one of these.

:thumbs: Thank you, no need to remove the console, this sits right on top of the existing console base, install takes less than 10 seconds :D :cheers:

MSG C5 03-10-2012 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by Top Flight Reproductions (Post 1580239302)
:thumbs: Thank you, no need to remove the console, this sits right on top of the existing console base, install takes less than 10 seconds :D :cheers:

So you apply it over the existing OEM console felt? Any test numbers or results that show the average temperature drop? I can melt a candy bar in my current console with a 10 minute drive.

Top Flight Reproductions 03-10-2012 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by MSG C5 (Post 1580239329)
So you apply it over the existing OEM console felt? Any test numbers or results that show the average temperature drop? I can melt a candy bar in my current console with a 10 minute drive.

That is correct. I do not have any numbers for the C5 insulator yet however we expect the results to be the same as our C6 insulator which in real world tests have shown a reduction in the inside temperature of the console of 20-25 degrees for an improvement of 15-20% :cheers:

You can view comments on the C6 side here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...insulator.html and http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...insulator.html

Jet-Jock 03-10-2012 12:22 PM

Excellent idea. I'll order one.

Mr31FlavorsVette 03-10-2012 01:20 PM

Any chance of making one for the glove box? I plug my phone into a usb cord that is located there and man, does it get hot. My owners manual almost melts to the sleeve it's in too.

MSG C5 03-10-2012 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by Mr31FlavorsVette (Post 1580240169)
Any chance of making one for the glove box? I plug my phone into a usb cord that is located there and man, does it get hot. My owners manual almost melts to the sleeve it's in too.

I measured and cut a section of the waffle-like tool drawer lining and placed that in my glovebox. It acts as a barrier between the owners manual pleather folder (which also carries my insurance card and registration) as well as my iPod Touch which plugs into my USB cord to the DD head unit. It doesn't really help with the heat, however it does help in keeping the pleather folder from sticking.

Top Flight Reproductions 03-10-2012 07:44 PM


Originally Posted by Jet-Jock (Post 1580239831)
Excellent idea. I'll order one.

:thumbs:

MSG C5 03-10-2012 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by Top Flight Reproductions (Post 1580239463)
That is correct. I do not have any numbers for the C5 insulator yet however we expect the results to be the same as our C6 insulator which in real world tests have shown a reduction in the inside temperature of the console of 20-25 degrees for an improvement of 15-20% :cheers:

You can view comments on the C6 side here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...insulator.html and http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...insulator.html

Thanks. Does it stick to the OEM felt or is it removable?

Top Flight Reproductions 03-11-2012 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by Mr31FlavorsVette (Post 1580240169)
Any chance of making one for the glove box? I plug my phone into a usb cord that is located there and man, does it get hot. My owners manual almost melts to the sleeve it's in too.


Originally Posted by MSG C5 (Post 1580240262)
I measured and cut a section of the waffle-like tool drawer lining and placed that in my glovebox. It acts as a barrier between the owners manual pleather folder (which also carries my insurance card and registration) as well as my iPod Touch which plugs into my USB cord to the DD head unit. It doesn't really help with the heat, however it does help in keeping the pleather folder from sticking.

Interesting, I do not remember my C5 getting that warm in the glove box, are you folks running stock?

Top Flight Reproductions 03-11-2012 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by MSG C5 (Post 1580242997)
Thanks. Does it stick to the OEM felt or is it removable?

No adhesive, it's a press fit, snug as a bug :D :cheers:

Top Flight Reproductions 03-11-2012 07:24 AM


Originally Posted by Jet-Jock (Post 1580239831)
Excellent idea. I'll order one.

:thumbs: :cheers:

95wht6spd 03-16-2012 10:52 PM

Any for a C4?

Top Flight Reproductions 03-17-2012 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by 95wht6spd (Post 1580300786)
Any for a C4?

Sorry, not at this time.

srs244 03-23-2012 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by Jet-Jock (Post 1580239831)
Excellent idea. I'll order one.

:iagree:my order was just placed.

Top Flight Reproductions 03-24-2012 06:51 AM


Originally Posted by srs244 (Post 1580358747)
:iagree:my order was just placed.

Thank you for the order srs244 :cheers:

MSG C5 03-28-2012 11:47 AM

For those of you who have ordered and installed this mod, any real-world feedback? Can you feel any difference in the console?

Top Flight Reproductions 03-31-2012 06:53 AM

** This Product fits all C5 Models 1997 thru 2004 **

Are you searching for a low cost and easy method to reduce the temperature inside your center console? Reduce your interior console temperature to a more manageable level by using our easy to install C5 Center Console Insulator.

Installation is just a matter of pressing the Console Insulator into place. Laser cut for a perfect fit. 1/4 inch insulation covered in black felt to match the stock interior console. Experience a noticeable reduction in interior console temperature with an easy to install and inexpensive alternative.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...Picture005.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...Picture006.jpg

Order on our website at http://www.topflightrepro.com/corvet...products.shtml

mre1974 03-31-2012 10:36 AM

Received mine and installed it today. Fits REALLY nice and clean. I guess I'll see how much of a difference it makes in the next day or two. :D


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