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| Osnabruck914 |
 Jun 11 2024, 11:46 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 86 Joined: 19-December 22 From: United States Member No.: 27,038 Region Association: South East States  |
Needed all the space in my small garage to do a project for the wife the other day, so I had to park the 914 out on my Florida-sun-drenched driveway, under a car cover. When I was done, I uncovered the car to put it back in the garage and could not believe how hot the 914's body was from the sun, even protected by the cover. Got out my laser thermometer and measured 146 degrees Fahrenheit at the top and sides of the targa bar! Could have fried an egg on it. The rest of the body was 138-140 degrees and its a white car! Guess I need a better type of car cover, maybe something reflective? Any recommendations out there?
On the plus side, it sure is easy to start my dual-carbed 2.0 in this kind of heat. No hesitation whatsoever on start/warm up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Osnbruck914 |
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| mlindner |
Jun 11 2024, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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If your car cover breaths, drop the windows down 1/3. Florida is getting hotter. Best, Mark
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| technicalninja |
Jun 11 2024, 04:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,945 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Jun 11 2024, 02:05 PM)  If your car cover breaths, drop the windows down 1/3. Florida is getting hotter. Best, Mark This guy MISSED a sales opportunity. I had him build an "umbrella" cover out of light grey/silver for EXACTLY this problem. Haven't tried it yet but it looks NICE! You should order one yourself! |
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| windforfun |
Jun 11 2024, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,959 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Get a reflective cover and keep the windows open. Put a reflective dashboard cover in the car too. You might want to make sure your tires are covered too. Getting rain now? Don’t let the inside get wet.
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| windforfun |
Jun 11 2024, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,959 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Keep the car dry!
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