You are not logged in. [Log In] Grand Prix Net » Forums » Older Models » 1997-2003 Grand Prix » heat from center console...
Register User    Forum List        Calendar     Active Topics     FAQ
Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#128579 - 06/27/07 04:07 PM heat from center console...
Stauffie'sGTP Offline
Member 		Registered: 03/30/07
Posts: 272
Loc: Illionis
ok so yesterday i went cruizing with some buddies...and on our way to town they decided they wanted to go fast...well...we all took off and before i knew it i was cruizing at 100+...(not smart i know) but then when we got to town we stopped to get gas and i noticed it was really hot through my center console...like...REALLY hot...i was just wonderin why...and is it normal?

~Stauffie
_________________________
Top
#128580 - 06/27/07 04:15 PM Re: heat from center console...
Acefighter Offline
Member 		Registered: 04/03/07
Posts: 3307
Loc: Texas
Isn't that right above where the exhaust flows?
_________________________
Si vis pacem para bellum
Speed Kills. Buy a Civic - Save Lives!
Top
#128581 - 06/27/07 04:52 PM Re: heat from center console...
SlickGTP Offline
Member 		Registered: 03/26/07
Posts: 1399
Loc: Houston, TX
Yup... There isn't much insulation right there either.
_________________________

Kinda sorta, yeah, no?

'02 Black GTP - RIP 03/03/08 ||| '06 Black G35 MT6 - Stock ||| '73 Chevy half ton(resurrected)
Top
#128582 - 06/27/07 05:04 PM Re: heat from center console...
Blackarrow98GP Offline
Member 		Registered: 06/29/06
Posts: 3618
Loc: CT, U.S.A
I would have the catalytic converter checked out, just to play it safe. I once saw a car catch fire, because the converter was glowing red. Luckily the driver bailed out when the carpeting started smoking... jawdrop
Top
#128583 - 06/27/07 05:10 PM Re: heat from center console...
zuulmusic Offline
Member 		Registered: 04/22/05
Posts: 3075
Loc: Cleveland, OH
Never noticed heat from that area, but yes the exhaust is right under it. Also, a clogged cat will definetly get really hot.
Top
#128584 - 06/27/07 06:40 PM Re: heat from center console...
Stauffie'sGTP Offline
Member 		Registered: 03/30/07
Posts: 272
Loc: Illionis
that just gives me ANOTHER reason to buy a 3" bolt-on downpipe with a hi-flo cat... cheers

~Stauffie
_________________________
Top
#128585 - 06/27/07 07:09 PM Re: heat from center console...
Blackarrow98GP Offline
Member 		Registered: 06/29/06
Posts: 3618
Loc: CT, U.S.A
When in doubt, mod it out! cheers
Top
#128586 - 06/27/07 10:23 PM Re: heat from center console...
drummerboy1307 Offline
Member 		Registered: 04/30/06
Posts: 3201
Loc: Groton, CT
_________________________

'97 SE with alot of mods
Top
#128587 - 06/28/07 01:51 AM Re: heat from center console...
Acefighter Offline
Member 		Registered: 04/03/07
Posts: 3307
Loc: Texas
quote:
Originally posted by blackarrow98gp:
I would have the catalytic converter checked out, just to play it safe. I once saw a car catch fire, because the converter was glowing red. Luckily the driver bailed out when the carpeting started smoking... lol Glad to know he realized there was something wrong with that... laugh

I've noticed it slightly warm there, but nothing too bad.
_________________________
Si vis pacem para bellum
Speed Kills. Buy a Civic - Save Lives!
Top



Moderator:  AustinGTP, Chew, HercMan(Rob), Marc Harbison, Redshift 
Board Rules · Mark all read
Contact Us · Grand Prix Net · Top