The Glove-box foam insert

[Desert Spyder]

What foam? I have the 2010, is that too early. Good idea though. If you're in stop and go traffic it will cook up there. My iPhone stopped working once because of high temperature. Speaking of phones, make a contact entry titled ICE (In Case of Emergency) so EMS knows who to contact should something happen to you. Have multiple contacts ICE1, 2, etc. I was in EMS before cell phones were created. They are a life saver and a life taker. Use them with wisdom.

 

[ThreeWheels]

The foam insert slows down the heat flux into the glove box, but if you are on a longer ride, say over an hour or so, the glove box still gets warm.
I've removed my foam insert to make more room in the glove box.
And yes, I keep my cell phone and other sensitive things in the rear trunk.

 

[eddieshep999]

Glove Box foam insert

My 2010 Spyder RT - S SES Model came with the Glove Box Foam Insert

It takes up alot of room - I noticed that it seemed to be made of Polystyrene Insulation Foam material covered in a Black Felt type material

After a couple of months the outer material - The black felt like material was coming away from the main body and was exposing the inner Polystyrene and looking very poor (Shabby)

I took out the Foam insert and placed inside the Glove box a rubber ribbed mat shaped to fit the bottom of the Glove Box - Underneath this mat I stuck some Aluminium Foil Silver Tape to insulate the Glove Box from the Heat build up

This gives more space
I don't place anything that maybe effected by the heat although since my modification there is less build up of heat anyway

Others may want to check the outer material on their Glove Box foam insert as it will peel off - Possibly due to the Heat that it was designed to
deal with

Eddie Sheppard
Reading UK


Spyder – RT-S SES (AUTO 2010 Model)


List of Mods :-
Added Zuno 660 -Garmin kit as supplied on the Spyder RT Limited
Digital Voltmeter and Digital Clock to replace Fuel and Temp gauge – Fuel and Temp now
displayed in Cluster Display
LED Bulbs Reversing Lights,Front position lights
HMT - Brake Light
LED – Running lights
LED - Mud Flap lights
Rear extended Mud Flap
LED Light in Rear Trunk
Sport Tall Wide Clear Windshield
Chrome 2011 Front Lower Wind deflecors
Utopia Backrest
S/S Seat Prop
S/S Handlebar Weights
S/S Grills both sides matching
Bottom Panel S/S Protection
S/S stronger Funk Lid brackets
S/S Bracket for RBNS Hood for Zumo 660 GPS + TourTech Lockable Mount
Rubber Tank protector on glove box
Grip Puppies
Power Socket in Switch Cluster and at Rear passenger Handrail
Rear Speaker Switch for passenger On/OFF
Upgraded Front Marine Speakers
Bluetooth On board Radio to Sena SMH10 Headsets

 

[fireplug98]

LOL

My 2010 RT/AC didn't have the foam insert.

I like to fill the glovebox 2/3 full with water and drop 3 eggs in.
60 miles later you have a perfectly done poached eggs.

Use stainless steel wire to wrap a couple of slices of bread around the cat and you can enjoy toast too.
Of course the toast only takes 30miles so you have to plan your trip stops accordingly.