RX8 XTC

well since summer is here i decided to and try stop most of the heat to get inside the car especially from the Center console any good products out their you guys have used ?

i found this wepsite is their product any good ??

thanks in advance.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

or you can buy almost the same stuff at home depot. for a lot less... it is in the furnace section....

works like a charm..

beers

Nubo

Check the DIY section, I'm pretty sure there's a thread in there about this.

mannerofspeakin

Looked for a DIY and couldn't find much of anything. Anyone seen information on this topic previously or can provide a link ? Thanks.

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)

Must look harder grasshopper...

DIY: cup holder insulation

mannerofspeakin

Thanks for the link. I was thinking that adhering the heat barrier to the underside of the vehicle would be easier and accomplish the same thing.

rkostolni

Rather than adhering the insulation directly to the underside, I recommend that you cut and form a peice of aluminum or steel around the heat source. Then rivet the heat shield to that. Leave at least an inch air gap on each side of the plate.

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)

Sorry. I misunderstood your intentions...
As for myself, since I don't have access to a lift it's easier and less labor intensive to
pop off the center console and apply the insulation. It works too.

RX8 XTC

He did a good JOB at it but what am looking for is the stuff he used is it any good?? + am thinking to do it to the whole bottom of the car under the carpet or maybe just the front section of it .

poorman

So um were in so cal are u? if u get this done or something I’m really interested in trying it too.

Its barely the start of summer and its so hot, a little heat shield all through out the cabin might be very cool.

Nubo

The material is a thin heat-reflective one. In principle, I think you'd do better with something that also has an insulating layer. Sticking with the same product line, this looks like a better choice, if the thickness can be accomodated:

http://www.autobarn.net/tht14100series.html



I think dyna-mat also makes a material for heat purposes.

Razz1

Yes, do a search for sound proof or dyna mat.

A guy in Orange County did his whole car but he used sound proof and not the heat resistant stuff. He did it under the carpets, trunk, and the roof too.