One more shot at cold air through shifter area

[Bighat]

I'm giving it one more shot. Winters coming and the cold are will soon be blowing through my dash shifter so decided to try something I tried last winter but didn't work out for long. So, I modified it a little and I'm trying it again. I use an old intertube for the rubber. I made the rubber too short around the edges last time and it wasn't staying in place well so I increased the rubber size hoping for a better hold this time. I took the two screws out on the dash and used three screw drivers and a small putty knife to squeeze the rubber between the two dash pieces. We'll see, I'm trying it out now.
It worked well last year for a short while. I've tried foam behind the dash hoping that would work and it didn't and I don't understand why the foam didn't work because I cut little pieces, big pieces, I stuff it full of foam. It helped some but not enough to stop the cold when is was really cold. The foam did work around the steering column. I never move the tilt wheel so the foam stays in postiion fine and stops a lot of air. If this doesn't work I'm thinking a boot. I just don't want to pull the dash. Time will tell. I'll report back and let everyone know if it holding up.

 

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[Remington]

Have you seen this one? Hundreds were sold. Might want to skip to the last page. Some good info you might want to consider if it bothers you.

P1000 - Cover for shifter holes

This seems to work very well. No holes to drill. I used the existing bolt holes and converted to studs. I will see what more will cost I paid $125.00 with computer time. I think a duplicate will be $75. I do have more rubber I will donate

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[Bighat]

Have you seen this one? Hundreds were sold. Might want to skip to the last page. Some good info you might want to consider if it bothers you.

P1000 - Cover for shifter holes

This seems to work very well. No holes to drill. I used the existing bolt holes and converted to studs. I will see what more will cost I paid $125.00 with computer time. I think a duplicate will be $75. I do have more rubber I will donate

hondasxs.com

Bothers me, it will freeze your a?? off when it's real cold out. You get a cab and you have a gaint air hole in it. Piss poor design. I seen that one but looks like the guy doesn't make them or that's what everyone is saying. Look at Rad Customes also but I don't like the look of the rubber they use. This worked great if it will stay in place. Time will tell.

 

[Vikes79]

Been there done that. The shifter cover helps. But the column is hardest to manage. Ok at low speed but tooling down the road at 20f or colder…no go.

I have some chunks of foam I jam into the column space when im plowing snow. I set the wheel and don’t move it. As far as the shifters…about all you can do is a towel jammed up in the cowling..but then you risk fire or creating a rodent hotel…

When I’m plowing with just the column stuffed with foam, the shifter plate, And my gen 1 uppers and oem split windshield, I usually just wear a light sweater or jacket. I also block 50% of the front radiator too to keep the coolant temps up.

 

[Bighat]

Been there done that. The shifter cover helps. But the column is hardest to manage. Ok at low speed but tooling down the road at 20f or colder…no go.

I have some chunks of foam I jam into the column space when im plowing snow. I set the wheel and don’t move it. As far as the shifters…about all you can do is a towel jammed up in the cowling..but then you risk fire or creating a rodent hotel…

When I’m plowing with just the column stuffed with foam, the shifter plate, And my gen 1 uppers and oem split windshield, I usually just wear a light sweater or jacket. I also block 50% of the front radiator too to keep the coolant temps up.

I use the foam around the wheel also, it seems to work fine if you don't move the wheel.

 

[Smitty335]

I use the foam around the wheel also, it seems to work fine if you don't move the wheel.

How fast do you Northern boys plow, 60-80 MPH to create an unbearable wind chill in an enclosed cab? I thought you boys were tough?

 

[ChadD]

How fast do you Northern boys plow, 60-80 MPH to create an unbearable wind chill in an enclosed cab? I thought you boys were tough?

He's from Ohio 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Vikes79]

How fast do you Northern boys plow, 60-80 MPH to create an unbearable wind chill in an enclosed cab? I thought you boys were tough?

When you drive your ice fishing rig back from the lake on a 10 mi run at -15F into the wind….there’s a point you just pull the f it lever and hammer down…and hope your hands (with gloves on) don’t get frostbite while dressed in full ice gear 😂

 

[russknight]

I found a small shifter boot and inverted it under the dash. Works like a charm. but you have to remove the dash to install it. Notice the countersunk screws holding it in place. I also used 3M weatherstrip glue. It doesn't fit precisely, but it wound up the air intrusion.

 

[ODAMO]

I use the foam around the wheel also, it seems to work fine if you don't move the wheel.

If you don't move the wheel How do you turn.....

 

[GovtMule]

Adapt and overcome.

 

[Remington]

Bothers me,

Did u read the last page of the link?

 

[Bighat]

I found a small shifter boot and inverted it under the dash. Works like a charm. but you have to remove the dash to install it. Notice the countersunk screws holding it in place. I also used 3M weatherstrip glue. It doesn't fit precisely, but it wound up the air intrusion.


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That's the way to go. Why couldn't they do that at the factory?

 

[Bighat]

Did u read the last page of the link?

No, I read it before. I'll go back an check it out. You could let me in on the secert. I'm terrible busy, I have meeting with President this evening about getting my student loan money.

 

[Remington]

No, I read it before. I'll go back an check it out. You could let me in on the secert. I'm terrible busy, I have meeting with President sippy cup this evening about getting my student loan money.

Fixed it for ya!

 

[Remington]

No, I read it before. I'll go back an check it out. You could let me in on the secert. I'm terrible busy, I have meeting with President this evening about getting my student loan money.

This was it. Just was t sure if u are under warranty or had an extended warranty and was aware of this issue? Personally I give 0 Fucs what u do its your machine 🤣
just trying to help.

 

[Bighat]

This was it. Just was t sure if u are under warranty or had an extended warranty and was aware of this issue? Personally I give 0 Fucs what u do its your machine 🤣
just trying to help.
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Got it, sounds like they should of took the plate off before they took it to the shop. Remember, only Honda accessories, they make so many. Thanks for the info, I hope like hell I don't need use the warranty. I got till Jan. 2023 left.

 

[Bighat]

How fast do you Northern boys plow, 60-80 MPH to create an unbearable wind chill in an enclosed cab? I thought you boys were tough?

No, we're all wussies up here. Enjoy the the feature comforts. No, but really, it's not that bad driving around on the farm but if have to head down the road that cold will make it feel like your AC just started working.

 

[Vikes79]

This was it. Just was t sure if u are under warranty or had an extended warranty and was aware of this issue? Personally I give 0 Fucs what u do its your machine 🤣
just trying to help.
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That’s a load of garbage from Honda.

 

[Remington]

That’s a load of garbage from Honda.

I agree