Right ankle heat

[Sopher]

I've noticed an excessive amount of heat pouring though the kick panel next to the brake and the side panel just above it. Its more like a blow torch sometimes.

I suspect that its from the radiator fan but i can't be certain. If i didn;t know better it would seem that if the exhaust gasket blew it would be direct exhaust flow to the ankle. However, the mufler joints are not in the same posistion as the 08/09 RS models. Heck I dont even know if they still use exhaust gaskets on the RT-S.

What I may do is fashion a plate or aluminum guard along side the inner edge of the kick panel to keep the very hot air from blowing out in that direction.

Thoughts anyone ?

 

[glynnk]

I've got over 3,000 miles on my RT-S and haven't noticed the heat problem that you're experiencing. Have you checked it out with the dealer?

Glynnk

 

[Sopher]

Its at the dealer now for 600 first maintenance. I asked them to add it to the list.

 

[scudrunner]

The only time I've noticed the heat blast is when I'm in slow traffic. I've noticed the temp gage (analog) will be a about a needle width higher than normal, so I attributed it to the fan cranking into high gear. I'd be interested in what the dealer has to say about it though.