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Old 4 Mar 2019, 02:56 (Ref:3888102)   #26
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The teams do vent air to the footwell, but that can only achieve so much. Better to insulate the engine compartment side of the firewall, for a starting point why not try the turbo heat shield material, with a stand-off mount and an air gap behind it?
The question has to be asked then... why mount the pedal system to the floor, allowing the massive heat transfer from the powerplant and exhaust...?

This is an issue all year, not just Adelaide...

Perhaps some variation of Mr Larkham's Mtek in-cabin tub is a solution..
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Old 4 Mar 2019, 03:52 (Ref:3888105)   #27
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Good point, a top-hung pedal system might be a little more difficult to work on given access would be more difficult, but heat transfer should be reduced. Surely there is scope for more insulation with the current system anyway.

Is it acceptable that drivers routinely burn their foot, or is "harden up princess, that's what you get paid for" the right answer?
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Just wind the window down,works on my tractor,chuck a couple of meat pies down on the floor pan,they will absorb the heat and you get a nice warm snack while your driving along.
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Just wind the window down,works on my tractor,chuck a couple of meat pies down on the floor pan,they will absorb the heat and you get a nice warm snack while your driving along.
Fordson, David Brown, or Farmall?
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Good point, a top-hung pedal system might be a little more difficult to work on given access would be more difficult, but heat transfer should be reduced. Surely there is scope for more insulation with the current system anyway.

Is it acceptable that drivers routinely burn their foot, or is "harden up princess, that's what you get paid for" the right answer?
Good point.

I think a lot of us in here would go with the "htfu" approach, but unfortunately duty of care is something Supercars is exposed to. In saying that nothing has really been done about it so maybe they follow the above approach as well?
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Just wind the window down,works on my tractor,chuck a couple of meat pies down on the floor pan,they will absorb the heat and you get a nice warm snack while your driving along.
Your tractor has windows? Luxury...

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