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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Moi » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:13 pm

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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Laps » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:22 pm

OOOO i understand :)
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Laps » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:20 pm

+ i put the sock on the gear knob today to test...

I can confirm this makes a 0% difference. :(
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby EJ25 » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:31 pm

Laps wrote:+ i put the sock on the gear knob today to test...

I can confirm this makes a 0% difference. :(

LOLOLOL, take the gearknob with you.. That way you can keep it under aircon or freezer. :D
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Laps » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:53 pm

Lolz

classic idea lol

least it will deter car theifs :P
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby smythie » Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:54 pm

Make sure you put it back the right way up. Can be confusing :wink:
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby sheppo9 » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:06 pm

Or get rid of the metal crap gearknob and get a Duracon or Copolymer - fancy names for plastic which don't get hot.

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist. ... 6G-022-I08

http://store.lathewerks.com/product_inf ... 4f6d94320e
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Laps » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:31 pm

neither look as good as the momo ;)

my mate has that one from japan parts - its crap in my opinion...
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Arith » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:36 pm

Or get the Momo with the CF insert. :D

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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Laps » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:37 pm

Arith wrote:Or get the Momo with the CF insert. :D


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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby teK-- » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:41 pm

Disappointed to hear that the sock didn't work. Windscreen shield worked well it kept the shiftknob within bearable heat levels and once you get moving it cools down quickly anyway. I'm not getting that Duracon one just to save a little bit of pain for 4 months in a year :)
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Laps » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:58 pm

Yeh, it was even a thick footy sock...

So from this we can conclude the knob gets hot from the temperature, not the actual sun shining on it...

When i took the sock off i didnt even think to check the temp, i thought it would be normal. Hand paid the price for my stupidity...

I defs need to get a windscreen cover, only problem is i get paid monthly :( (only 7 days to go!)
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby nytrojen » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:24 pm

I've personally got window shades for both front AND back. Plus some meshies for the side windows. Leave the sunroof cracked open about 5mm to let the hot air escape (with the sliding cover still closed) and the heat is much more bearable
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby teK-- » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:27 pm

Do you have a BABY ON BOARD sign as well Avon? :)
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Re: Stop my car from getting so hot during the day

Postby Woodduck » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:44 pm

I try to park under trees/shade sails. But honestly, today the temp was 44 here in Mildura, and honestly there isnt a whole heap that can be done :(
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