Excessive Heat in the Trunk
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Excessive Heat in the Trunk
I suppose this could all be as a result of the inherent design of the car, but do any of you guys experience noticeably hot temperatures in your trunks? Given that the tiny trunk is above and partially straddled by two large mufflers some heat in the trunk doesn't seem out of the ordinary but I've had a few instances that have made me wonder.
Whenever I do a track day I always let the trunk cool off after each session (just pop the trunk open inbetween sessions) since it seems like there's a lot of heat build up in there.
That's the track so I suppose it's to be expected. However I've also noticed it on long car rides. I recently drove from Long Island, NY to Raleigh, NC in temperatures that ranged from 83-103°F (according to the car's outdoor temp display). When I got home (at midnight) after the 9 1/2 hour drive I was surprised at how hot my luggage in the trunk was. One metal item was surprisingly hot. Additionally I had a bottle of liquor in the trunk and I hope I haven't ruined it in any way
It also did a bit of a number to some toiletries. If anything it seems like keeping anything in a cooler in the trunk isn't a great idea.
Anyone else noticed this phenomena?
(btw my car is completely stock)
Whenever I do a track day I always let the trunk cool off after each session (just pop the trunk open inbetween sessions) since it seems like there's a lot of heat build up in there.
That's the track so I suppose it's to be expected. However I've also noticed it on long car rides. I recently drove from Long Island, NY to Raleigh, NC in temperatures that ranged from 83-103°F (according to the car's outdoor temp display). When I got home (at midnight) after the 9 1/2 hour drive I was surprised at how hot my luggage in the trunk was. One metal item was surprisingly hot. Additionally I had a bottle of liquor in the trunk and I hope I haven't ruined it in any way
It also did a bit of a number to some toiletries. If anything it seems like keeping anything in a cooler in the trunk isn't a great idea.Anyone else noticed this phenomena?
(btw my car is completely stock)
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Very normal
And it is an important thing to know if you take a cooler with ya from time to time.
For me I pulled out the tool tray and threw it away, all the tools are wrapped up in an old pair of jeans and sit int he spare tire well.
Then an 18-gallon Rubbermaid tote drops right into the trunk and the hood closes.
I have some insulation on the inside bottom and sides of the tote, this not only helps to keep the cooler cold, it also collects all the condensation and the trunk carpet stays dry.
Fits perfect
Rubbermaid 18-gallon tote
And it is an important thing to know if you take a cooler with ya from time to time.
For me I pulled out the tool tray and threw it away, all the tools are wrapped up in an old pair of jeans and sit int he spare tire well.
Then an 18-gallon Rubbermaid tote drops right into the trunk and the hood closes.
I have some insulation on the inside bottom and sides of the tote, this not only helps to keep the cooler cold, it also collects all the condensation and the trunk carpet stays dry.
Fits perfect
Rubbermaid 18-gallon tote
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Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? That may be a contributing factor as the OEM system as a heat shield over each muffler can. Bone stock it does get hot because Honda designed minimal sound and heat insulation as a weight saving measure.
I'm running a gutted trunk and without the rear tray under were the folded top sits, trunk temps are better. When the top is up air circulates from the passenger cabin into the trunk.
I'm running a gutted trunk and without the rear tray under were the folded top sits, trunk temps are better. When the top is up air circulates from the passenger cabin into the trunk.
