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[james141]

I was amazed when I saw the P&P cost!

James - how long was your journey? All things are of course relative, but I'm surprised you don't notice a difference, but then if your journey was like 15 minutes - I wouldn't expect you to. There is a huge difference for me in temperature (not sure about flow), but it does come into its own on longer journeys.

I think thats teh ting, it is about 20 mins/10 miles

[Guy182]

£98 will get you a decent jacket and maybe some gloves HTH

[Matt]

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With the radiator in front of, air is almost lukewarm, there is not bug in cockpit, and 5 kg was saved ...

Only happiness ...

Where did you find that gem?

[chris]

Where did you find that gem?

http://www.boatersla...om/blowers.html

Atwwod 3000

[james141]

Where did you find that gem?

http://www.boatersla...om/blowers.html

Atwwod 3000

Looks like it fits perfectly?

DOes it shift a lot of air? more than the std fan?

[techieboy]

Where did you find that gem?

http://www.boatersla...om/blowers.html

Atwwod 3000

Looks like it fits perfectly?

DOes it shift a lot of air? more than the std fan?

Can't imagine it'll shift more air than the standard heater fan. Did you not run the fan on full with all of the pipework disconnected? You can clearly feel the airflow six feet above the outlet from the heater casing. Maybe you're losing the flow under the dash somewhere?

[chris]

Where did you find that gem?

http://www.boatersla...om/blowers.html

Atwwod 3000

Looks like it fits perfectly?

DOes it shift a lot of air? more than the std fan?

Can't imagine it'll shift more air than the standard heater fan. Did you not run the fan on full with all of the pipework disconnected? You can clearly feel the airflow six feet above the outlet from the heater casing. Maybe you're losing the flow under the dash somewhere?

There is not head loss in heater and duct (duct is removed), so flow is similar with OEM blower.
To be clear, it is not really heating system, its windscreen demist system, with only one speed.
My OEM heater was not very effecient, because I have installed on my car cool running calorsat.

As i do not run my VXT during cold seasons, I don't really need heater.
My car had also additionnal adrenaline heater associated with right pedal ...

[james141]

Where did you find that gem?

http://www.boatersla...om/blowers.html

Atwwod 3000

Looks like it fits perfectly?

DOes it shift a lot of air? more than the std fan?

Can't imagine it'll shift more air than the standard heater fan. Did you not run the fan on full with all of the pipework disconnected? You can clearly feel the airflow six feet above the outlet from the heater casing. Maybe you're losing the flow under the dash somewhere?

I think when I fitted the heater mod the bend i nthe pipe might be a bit tight, I think I will refit it at the weekend

[Cookies220]

Surely the only way to increase air flow is to get a more powerful 'blower'. I'm gonna try wrapping some thin insulation round the standard pipe and securing it with duct tape. I've had the 'foot end' of a stocking on the pipe since I bought the car, and it works perfectly well as a filter. Total cost - less than a fiver. It won't look as professional as this new bit of kit, but if it does the job I'll be happy and toasty and 95 quid better off.

[james141]

I think I was a bit harsh on this mod, now it has got a tad warmer it is working really well, I am cooking in the VX sometimes now! Still not sure it is worth 100 notes tho

Edited by james141, 03 April 2008 - 07:00 PM.

[Ouija Board]

you lot imo are frigging mad, do u really think thats going to give u any more heat that a well insulated standard pipe? no... i have masked a normal pipe with gutter tape and it doesnt loose any more air than that 100 pound rubber pipe... seriously i can give u guys better ways to spend your money.

I agree,£98 is a lot of money, but to be fair mate I really feel people need to make up thier own mind as to wether it's worth it? I know when I first instigated the idea/design, the guys told me a retail of about £60-70 which didn't seem too bad. However I agree with P&P it may seem to some to be a bit prohibitive. However in defence of the product , I think it has a quality feel, and looks like it should always have been there. As an Engineer I was shocked at the "Heath Robinson" half arsed bit of tube that was stuffed in the general vicinity of the heater. (I think the Lotus assemblers did it on purpose 'cos it had a VX badge- )
In short I wanted to improve the heater and incorporate a filter with a well engineered professional looking product, and not make do.(if that makes sense). However I agree the price and item is not for everyone. I'd buy it (but I would say that wouldn't I ). My wife calls me "anal" when it comes to my cars-"Everthing's got to be so perfect!!" I really don't know what she means!!!!!

Rob

Edited by Ouija Board, 04 April 2008 - 06:52 AM.

[MartinS]

It is a well made bit of kit, and the heater definitely blows stronger, but I've never had so much crap come in my car. Am now having to put the pop sock back on to make it work properly and of course, thats reducing the improved blower effect. Martin s

[Yellow_or_black?]

I have the heater mod fitted, but for reasons which I won't go into, need to swap kits. Is there anyone who can help me do this please? I can do the work, but just need someone to give me step-by-step instructions. I'm in Bristol, but don't mind travelling to you if it's easier. Thank you

[james141]

Someone is selling on on ebay for £85

[Yellow_or_black?]

Ouija - tried replying to your PM, but got a message saying you have your messenger disabled?

[Joe-Turbo]

Ouija - tried replying to your PM, but got a message saying you have your messenger disabled?

aint replied to mine yet though

[Ouija Board]

Ouija - tried replying to your PM, but got a message saying you have your messenger disabled?

aint replied to mine yet though

Joe

If it was the one asking for contact details??? Yes I did!! the day I got it. If not then I didn't receive it mate. Send again as I've just updated the e-mail address on my account so should all be ok now, and I'll reply ASAP.
Y&B as per the reason above my account was suspended. Checked now and can use the message service, so all should be okay. (Don't reply to the old message but send a new reply-if that makes sense, as the old message had my old e-mail details).
If not, post again (both of you and I'll PM my mobile)

Cheers

Rob

[Joe-Turbo]

sorry, I was a bit unclear, I was digging at YoB not returning my pm (which she ahs now )

[Baron Von Scubadaddy]

Mine must be broken. The whining noise in my left ear is still there

[Marco Polo]

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With the radiator in front of, air is almost lukewarm, there is not bug in cockpit, and 5 kg was saved ...

Only happiness ...

Nice... I was thinking to do the same....



One small question though... How did you change the motor exit pipes for the heater ? (shortcut or pipe closure)