2003RedVette

I have owned my 03 since February of this year and now the Texas heat has started up again, and I have noticed that the temperature around the console area is pretty frigging hot. I found that if I push the recycle button on the a/c controls it keeps the heat from blowing through but the console heat is still there. I have read up on the tunnel plate options but would like to find something a little more affordable. Does anyone have any experience with this vendor's pre-cut kit they would like to share. Any guidance or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks,

http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c5.htm

I have searched the site and most of the results are over a few years old so hoping to find more recent reviews/comments.

p1bz

I put two.layers of Fatmat Rattletrap In my c5z...made the car much nicer to drive, and also helped with the heat tremendously. Amazon is where I get it.

SG Lou

I purchase a Thermal Abs tunnel plate from Elite Engineering. Big difference in temperature. I also wrapped the entire interior with Frost King 12-in x 180-in Insulated Aluminum Duct wrap. It made a WORLD of difference in cutiing down the heat in the cockpit !

http://www.lowes.com/pd_28929-1410-F...ductId=1081449

Plasticman

I dropped my tunnel plate, and stuck the silver coated (reflective) insulation all over the surface of the tunnel (after cleaning the surface for good adhesion, and being careful around the shifter). I figured it is better to reflect and insulate the heat from the bottom of the tunnel, rather than trying to add insulation in the cockpit area.

Note that the area between the tunnel plate and the tunnel is free flowing hot air from the engine/bellhousing/torque tube, so I didn't really see how an insulated tunnel plate would do much, although I am sure there is some added heat due to the exhaust below the plate (but most of that heat should be reflected by the tunnel plate).

Bottom line is that I am pleased with my results.

I thought I still felt some heat getting in around the shifter area that I could not insulate, but did not think much could be done for that. But recently I converted to the LED shifter indicator light, and was surprised at how much cooler the area around the shifter became.

Plasticman

All_Motor_C5LS6

I did this as well.

jr105

When I re-carpeted a C3 I had, I put the Lowe's thermal duct wrap down under the carpet and it made a noticeable difference.

2003RedVette

I want to thank everyone for the comments, it really helped with my decision to go with the FK. A couple more things: 1) did you install 1 or 2 layers of the FK? 2) did you over lap the seams or just butt them up together and use foil tape? Thanks again!

Smokin Joe

It may be too late, but here is another option or an additional option. When my car gets on the road I'll post how much the temps were decreased.

Lizard skin ceramic. Post 23.

2003RedVette

Not too late. Will be next project over the next couple of weeks. Did you coat the interior and the underside, above the tunnel plate too? Either way, post your temp test results when you can. Thanks!

SG Lou

One layer is fine and yes, butt the seams up and use foil tape.

Smokin Joe

both sides of the tunnel plate and the underside of the tunnel.

2003RedVette

Awesome, thank you guys again for the tips and direction!