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Old 01-29-2018, 10:59 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
My guess is that most heat gain/loss will be through the windows, so probably not significant. There's already a layer of sound insulation and carpet over the floor pan.
As a Miata owner, I disagree.

OK but really though, if it's not a modern car then some lightweight heat reflecting tape can do wonders. On a miata it can lower transmission tunnel temps by 30-50F and the floorboard right above the exhaust by a significant amount. When I'm cruising on the freeway in my Miata I can feel the radiant heat coming through the carpet.
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