unusually warm drivers side footwell?

chops · 02-23-2012, 09:44 PM

has anyone else noticed an unusually warm drivers side footwell after driving for extended periods? i never really got stuck in traffic in the winter time, but lately, ive been in traffic more and more (30-45min worth) and ive noticed that the drivers side footwell expels ALOT of heat. i know the our engine runs hot, but geeze!

this is normal right? i've resorted to using the A/C on the foot setting to keep my feet from getting sweaty. its quite annoying

red6spd · 02-23-2012, 09:49 PM

Yep mine does it.

jpritche · 02-23-2012, 09:54 PM

If you reach your hand down and to the right side near the center console, you can feel the hot air coming out. Whenever I drive with shorts, like tonight it actually gets uncomfortable. Anyone know why it does this?

shaun66 · 02-23-2012, 09:54 PM

Never had that

but I don't really have to sit in traffic much.

chops · 02-23-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpritche

If you reach your hand down and to the right side near the center console, you can feel the hot air coming out. Whenever I drive with shorts, like tonight it actually gets uncomfortable. Anyone know why it does this?

YESSSS!! this is what i felt!!! the vent wasnt even on and there was hot air being expelled from somewhere. i knew i couldnt have been the only one. are you guys MT or AT?

my guess is that the MT/AT transmission gets hot? i mean..its right there in the center console

mantella87 · 02-23-2012, 11:41 PM

Haven't noticed this in the Z. My RX-8 was a pizza oven, though.

LakeShow · 02-24-2012, 12:20 AM

Never noticed this but usually wear jeans or sweatpants in the cold weather so I can't tell.

nmjaxx9 · 02-24-2012, 01:54 AM

Happens in my Z, but it doesnt get that hot though, its just warm enough for me.

JrumMusic · 02-24-2012, 10:01 AM

it happens to me alot also. Dunno what it is....

kenchan · 02-24-2012, 10:02 AM

hummm.... i have climate control on the entire time so ive not felt this.

MR.nismo · 02-24-2012, 11:47 AM

Yes, that is normal. Your exhaust runs very close to that spot.

MattP725 · 02-24-2012, 01:15 PM

I get it too... not as bad as my friends C5 Z06... that **** gets hot by your inner leg.

jpritche · 02-24-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

YESSSS!! this is what i felt!!! the vent wasnt even on and there was hot air being expelled from somewhere. i knew i couldnt have been the only one. are you guys MT or AT?

my guess is that the MT/AT transmission gets hot? i mean..its right there in the center console

I am AT. It happens whenever my car has been running for a good bit. I assume its just the transmission/exhaust. It is annoying, and it can sometime become unbearable. I hardly ever run heat or air, but looks like I may have to start turning some air on when it gets hot.

DIGItonium · 02-25-2012, 08:58 AM

Ditto... I thought it had to do with the turbo kit. Do you have your HVAC temps set to max? I turned it down and it was fine afterward. [shrugs]

Baer383 · 02-25-2012, 09:14 AM

By reading this thread the only hot air is what's being written here.

02-23-2012, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	unusually warm drivers side footwell? has anyone else noticed an unusually warm drivers side footwell after driving for extended periods? i never really got stuck in traffic in the winter time, but lately, ive been in traffic more and more (30-45min worth) and ive noticed that the drivers side footwell expels ALOT of heat. i know the our engine runs hot, but geeze! this is normal right? i've resorted to using the A/C on the foot setting to keep my feet from getting sweaty. its quite annoying

02-23-2012, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Yep mine does it. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

02-24-2012, 12:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Never noticed this but usually wear jeans or sweatpants in the cold weather so I can't tell. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-24-2012, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	it happens to me alot also. Dunno what it is.... __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

02-24-2012, 11:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 13	Yes, that is normal. Your exhaust runs very close to that spot. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

02-23-2012, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,571 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 30	If you reach your hand down and to the right side near the center console, you can feel the hot air coming out. Whenever I drive with shorts, like tonight it actually gets uncomfortable. Anyone know why it does this?

02-23-2012, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Never had that but I don't really have to sit in traffic much.

02-23-2012, 11:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	Haven't noticed this in the Z. My RX-8 was a pizza oven, though.

02-24-2012, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Happens in my Z, but it doesnt get that hot though, its just warm enough for me.

02-24-2012, 10:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hummm.... i have climate control on the entire time so ive not felt this.

02-24-2012, 01:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	I get it too... not as bad as my friends C5 Z06... that **** gets hot by your inner leg.

02-25-2012, 08:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Ditto... I thought it had to do with the turbo kit. Do you have your HVAC temps set to max? I turned it down and it was fine afterward. [shrugs] __________________

02-25-2012, 09:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	By reading this thread the only hot air is what's being written here. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WTB: Tail Light - Drivers Side	Jeffblue	Wanted	0	04-15-2011 12:46 PM
WTB drivers side headlight	Calvin	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	0	02-28-2011 03:16 PM
Drivers side marker light	zentropy	Exterior & Interior	2	10-08-2010 04:10 AM
Drivers Seat Right Side Controls Jab into my Leg - Anyone got a Fix??	TheFunologist	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	15	07-28-2010 09:19 PM
Seatbelt guide on drivers side came off	gauchowr	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	1	05-08-2010 10:15 AM