RS Heat Management?

[Huked]

I was just checking to see if what everyone thought. I am looking to get some heat management. I just am not sure if I need it all?

This looks like it will do what I need. I'm not sure if part #2 is needed or not, if I get this?

http://spyderpops.com/the-air-management-system-2008-2012-gs-rs-rss-only/

This is part #2 Is it in addition to, or an alternative to part #1

http://spyderpops.com/the-missing-heat-shield-gs-rs-rss-spyders-only/

This part is to keep the engine cool. Is it something I should just get, or wait to see if I see any high temps?

http://spyderpops.com/gs-rs-missing-air-dam/

 

[Crisis]

Remove the plastic panels under the engine. The engine will run cooler.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ront-Plastic-Shield-Under-GS-RS-Remove-or-Not

 

[Crisis]

You should get all the Spyderpops items you have listed. Also get the belt tensioner.

 

[Crisis]

Replace the plastic coolant reservoir. The original will eventually crack and leak. Make sure you purchase the updated version with new part number.

 

[billybovine]

Put on all 3. Number 2 was the most important as far as I was concerned. That bare exhaust pipe a couple inches from my ankle. Not good. Also for #2 it is very important that surface be cleaned and prepped properly. You don't want it to fall off.

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

:agree: I installed the three you listed and helped a lot. I also drilled large holes in the bottom splash guards...:thumbup:

 

[Yazz]

:agree: With all the above.

There is one more thing that will help out your heat problem. If your RS has more than 17k on it, the 'Y' gaskets are probably burnt out.

WackyDan made a step by step on how to replace them...

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Gasket-replacement&highlight=WackyDan+gaskets

Replace both right and left OEM 'Y' gaskets with Honda 18392-MAM-000.

I have about 40k on my new gaskets and no hot foot yet.

 

[Tazzel]

What year is your RS? I had a 2012 RS SE. I tried all those spyderpop products and they maybe reduced the heat by 3% (if that). I was considering purchasing the 2014 RS panels for my 2012 RS when I decided to trade my RS for an F3. The newer panels have heat reducing vents and are interchangeable.

 

[Huked]

Thanks everyone for your help.

1.) It looks like I will be getting all three it can't hurt.

2.) I will be taking off my unneeded panels.

3.) I will be keeping on eye on my Y gaskets, as I have just 5000 miles.

4.) My Spyder is a 2011. I will see how the rest works out before looking to other solutions.

 

[kep-up]

I dunno whut y'all are talkin' 'bout, heat? I have a 2011 RS S with 32000 miles and I have no complaints about heat. MOF, I just gave away a Spyderpops heat management kit. didn't need it, didn't want it.