Center Console excessive heat concern
11-11-2006, 10:02 AM
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Center Console excessive heat concern
Friend just bought leftover 06 DSOM
Vert a6 z51
He is complaining of very high heat coming from his center console and is numbing his new car euphoria.
anyone have similiar experience?
thanks in advance.
btw, he is heading for the dealership monday to drop it off.
Vert a6 z51 He is complaining of very high heat coming from his center console and is numbing his new car euphoria.
anyone have similiar experience?
thanks in advance.
btw, he is heading for the dealership monday to drop it off.
11-11-2006, 10:09 AM
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Common problem
Recurring issue:
Here's some solutions previously discussed:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
Here's some solutions previously discussed:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
11-11-2006, 10:15 AM
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yeah I got it too. I asked about it here on this forum soon after a got the car. I was told to keep cookies in the console. It keeps them or anything else toasty warm. Hey just about right for that warm left over turkey/stuffing sandwich.
11-11-2006, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CQRT
Recurring issue:
Here's some solutions previously discussed:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
Here's some solutions previously discussed:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=console+heat
11-11-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by su8pack1
It's normal, they all get warm to some degree.
There seems to be things out there that may help if you feel it is excessive.
11-11-2006, 12:57 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Thermal abs stainless steel tunnel plate made a HUGE difference on mine. Now it is only slightly warmer than the rest of the car, barely noticeable. It used to be HOT!
11-11-2006, 04:53 PM
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I have a new 2007 C6 A6 coupe and quite honestly have had no issues with console heat at all. I heard GM added an "acoustic insulation package" for 2007, maybe that has something to do with it. Also, I (thankfully) have the base suspension, maybe its the "Z51 Performance Option" you have that's heating it up
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11-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by siffert
I have a new 2007 C6 A6 coupe and quite honestly have had no issues with console heat at all. I heard GM added an "acoustic insulation package" for 2007, maybe that has something to do with it. Also, I (thankfully) have the base suspension, maybe its the "Z51 Performance Option" you have that's heating it up .
.Here we go!!!!! Not the Z51...my 07 Z51 does not get hot, just barely warm...
11-11-2006, 10:37 PM
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07' Z51 here, not hot. Barely even warm under the armrest. Must have been a change for the 07's. Find out if this is something that others can do to help the problem.
11-11-2006, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Pipedreams
I use the console to keep the white castles hot on road trips
11-11-2006, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by C-INRED
It's a 'hot' car...whadaya expect? 
11-11-2006, 11:14 PM
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I'd be willing to bet this is your friend's 1st Corvette, no? These cars are known for "warmer than usual" console (tunnel) heat. It's the nature of the beast.
11-11-2006, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by siffert
I have a new 2007 C6 A6 coupe and quite honestly have had no issues with console heat at all. I heard GM added an "acoustic insulation package" for 2007, maybe that has something to do with it. Also, I (thankfully) have the base suspension, maybe its the "Z51 Performance Option" you have that's heating it up .
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11-11-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vetdude
I'd be willing to bet this is your friend's 1st Corvette, no? These cars are known for "warmer than usual" console (tunnel) heat. It's the nature of the beast.
