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Old 19-01-2010 | 04:10 PM
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We have been working on an uprated fan switch for these for some time, which will bring the fans on slightly earlier, and bring the temps down slightly lower before switching them off. we see lots where the coolant temps are way too high and the same principle has worked really well on the cosworths,

As an added bonus, we were aware of the problem with the switch plugs being broken and burnt, so we have worked to get a switch which comes pre wired with no plug. so you can throw your standard plug in the bin, and connect our new switch direrctly to your loom!

Im currently testing them, So watch this space, they should be released soon!

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Old 19-01-2010 | 04:51 PM
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Look forward to seeing them, good work!
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wouldnt mind one of these , how much will they be ?
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i just run a manual switch problem solved
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wouldnt mind one of these , how much will they be ?
Hopefully under Ł20
Old 19-01-2010 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
Hopefully under Ł20
can you do one for aftermarket alloy rads as mine doesn't have a fan switch hole?
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the std switch is on the head!
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Is it not in the thermostat housing? The sensor in the head is for the temp gauge iirc?
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yes, on the stat housing on the head

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Look forward to seeing the finished product and will give me peace of mind not having to constanly watch the temperature gauge and using my manual switch.
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good work james... anythin to help the temps is good!
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what temp you hoping to bring the fans in at?
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hurry up i want 1
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i want 1 let use no when you have them

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why not just use a relay to control the fan via the switch
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you can, but that doesnt change the operating temperature
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Originally Posted by morph
can you do one for aftermarket alloy rads as mine doesn't have a fan switch hole?
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
the std switch is on the head!
Ok cheers, mines been wired to a switch but i couldn't see why fan did not come on auto aswell. must have disconnected the fan switch wires.
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sorry but i didn't know that it was in the head! mine is not coming on automatically, the guy i bought the car from told me it was because the rad was an alloy rad.

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im aiming to get the fans in at 92 degs
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how long until these go on sale ?
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2 weeks max hopefully
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments
As an added bonus, we were aware of the problem with the switch plugs being broken and burnt, so we have worked to get a switch which comes pre wired with no plug. so you can throw your standard plug in the bin, and connect our new switch direrctly to your loom!
would you still be able to do them as a seperate switch? no loom?

as ihave had a custom loom made and would rather not cut into it
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you could just buy a connector from the bay and wire the switch onto that????
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thats an excellent idea

simpliest are always the best


only thing being, i have paid a shel load of monies for a loom that is measured and fits perfect, so adding extension looms is not something i wanna do
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you could do with testing if different loads (ie non std fans) effect the switch on temperature if these are a passive device. The ECU does mine, but before that i noticed that different fans could vary the switch on temp.

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great news, i'll be wanting one i would imagine- essential mod if you make it work
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Originally Posted by gus
thats an excellent idea

simpliest are always the best


only thing being, i have paid a shel load of monies for a loom that is measured and fits perfect, so adding extension looms is not something i wanna do
Cool cool lol,

If it were me.... I would probably use a short length of wire from the switch like an inch, then s bend the wire so that the connector is sitting under the switch, cable tie or epoxy in place, and plug in..... Your loom should no look as neat as ever and still be the correct length.

Does that make any sense???

you could do with testing if different loads (ie non std fans) effect the switch on temperature if these are a passive device. The ECU does mine, but before that i noticed that different fans could vary the switch on temp.

Rick
Its just a thermal switch, a piece of by-metal not sure how drawing a higher or lower current would cause this to switch at a different temp? I could be wrong, i'll look into it lol

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great idea, i will defo take one once done
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Testing is being finalised today, wanted to test them on a few different spec cars to ensure we can always switch in and maintain around 5 - 7 degrees less than usual and it looks like these will be available for sale by the end of the week at the latest.
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Infact, Click me for a link to the webshop to buy them now!

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There's a little typo in the last sentence of the first paragraph.
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where exactly on the car does this go? sorry for the stupidity lol
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on the thermostat housing
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the one whapped on mine today works a treat guys! cheers for getting it sorted pulls much much better!!! (f233eub) 2 thumbs way way up!
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the thermostat and fan switch that i bought off ebay for 3 quid is very good,its an 82 degree thermostat and the fan comes in when the temp needle hits the M on the NORM writing.ive had these on my last 2 rs turbos and had no problems


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