doing away with heater box
21-03-2008, 10:09 AM
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doing away with heater box
Anyone done away with theres?
took mine out yesterday while doing the final stripping ready for interior paintwork, and crikey is it a heavy unit for what it is.
just curious what other options people may use for a bit of warmth, if i need it atall - im not sure!!
am i getting a bit extreme?
took mine out yesterday while doing the final stripping ready for interior paintwork, and crikey is it a heavy unit for what it is.
just curious what other options people may use for a bit of warmth, if i need it atall - im not sure!!
am i getting a bit extreme?
21-03-2008, 10:17 AM
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Thats one huge signature pic, but it looks spot on 
the smaller units, are they still water fed or electric units? and any idea as to where to source them?
Ta.
the smaller units, are they still water fed or electric units? and any idea as to where to source them?
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21-03-2008, 11:15 AM
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i have no heater in the escos,but have 2 window defrost heaters from woolworths lol.5 pounds each. wont get the car hot,but will take the chill off and demist the windows.
21-03-2008, 11:28 AM
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Seems some of the rally boys use these buddy lol
http://www.bmsc.com.au/forums/rallyi...rally-car.html
http://www.bmsc.com.au/forums/rallyi...rally-car.html
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21-03-2008, 12:57 PM
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i ran my esort with out one, but the windows fog up soooo quick
i looked into other ones and the best i came up with is a series 2 land rover heater
small box with matrix inside and small fan, has two 40mm outlets for blowers and you can buy them brand new too from landy mags, verry efficient and quite light too
hope that helps
i looked into other ones and the best i came up with is a series 2 land rover heater
small box with matrix inside and small fan, has two 40mm outlets for blowers and you can buy them brand new too from landy mags, verry efficient and quite light too
hope that helps
21-03-2008, 01:15 PM
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just finding my feet
why would you wanna move whats needed, get in the car when its raining and look at your screen then !!!
i wouldnt have a car without aircon these days
i wouldnt have a car without aircon these days
21-03-2008, 01:28 PM
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We fit Caterham or Mini blowers in Kelv, having nothing in there is a no no.
Not for heat reasons, but the blowers, it gets essential to demist the important bit in front of your face lol - you soon learn very quickly what works and what dosn't.
Not for heat reasons, but the blowers, it gets essential to demist the important bit in front of your face lol - you soon learn very quickly what works and what dosn't.
21-03-2008, 05:27 PM
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what a lovely range of replies.....
Firstly, Doug - fook off you piss taking b*rstard
my only reason is it looks so nice not having it in there when i stripped it out ready for paintwork, and it had a fair bit of weight to it aswell.
Ginge - the car is not really a road car anymore, and i dont intend on getting it out the garage on wet or rainy days!
Tony - cheers for the input, ill consider the options after ive spoken directly with Martoon now.
Martin - i guess even yours is still in then? you know best mate, ill pop it back in when i refit it all next weekend
Firstly, Doug - fook off you piss taking b*rstard
my only reason is it looks so nice not having it in there when i stripped it out ready for paintwork, and it had a fair bit of weight to it aswell.
Ginge - the car is not really a road car anymore, and i dont intend on getting it out the garage on wet or rainy days!
Tony - cheers for the input, ill consider the options after ive spoken directly with Martoon now.
Martin - i guess even yours is still in then? you know best mate, ill pop it back in when i refit it all next weekend
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what a lovely range of replies.....
Firstly, Doug - fook off you piss taking b*rstard
my only reason is it looks so nice not having it in there when i stripped it out ready for paintwork, and it had a fair bit of weight to it aswell.
Ginge - the car is not really a road car anymore, and i dont intend on getting it out the garage on wet or rainy days!
Tony - cheers for the input, ill consider the options after ive spoken directly with Martoon now.
lloyd- dont make stupid suggestions.
Martin - i guess even yours is still in then? you know best mate, ill pop it back in when i refit it all next weekend
Firstly, Doug - fook off you piss taking b*rstard
my only reason is it looks so nice not having it in there when i stripped it out ready for paintwork, and it had a fair bit of weight to it aswell.
Ginge - the car is not really a road car anymore, and i dont intend on getting it out the garage on wet or rainy days!
Tony - cheers for the input, ill consider the options after ive spoken directly with Martoon now.
lloyd- dont make stupid suggestions.
Martin - i guess even yours is still in then? you know best mate, ill pop it back in when i refit it all next weekend
... realy like the hair dryer idea tho' just stick a pipe on the end going in to your vents 
21-03-2008, 06:54 PM
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depends what you want from them. iam like you,car only gets used when its dry,but if going to a show ect,and leave early in the morning its enougth to warm the car and demist the windows.only 5 quid each.buy one and try it in your daily driver.they do take a couple of mins to put out reasonable heat.
21-03-2008, 06:58 PM
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depends what you want from them. iam like you,car only gets used when its dry,but if going to a show ect,and leave early in the morning its enougth to warm the car and demist the windows.only 5 quid each.buy one and try it in your daily driver.they do take a couple of mins to put out reasonable heat.
Woolies?
21-03-2008, 07:14 PM
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yes kelv,they are originally for defrosting iced windows,have a foldaway handle,mounting bracket,hot or cold fan switch.i have taken the cig lighter part off and wired into the car circuit ,switch on the dash.nowhere near as good as a normal car heater,but ok for what i need lol..i tested the two i have in my mondeo.turned car heater to off when it was very frosty,started engine to supply alt voltage.5 mins and all the screens clear.
.i tested the two i have in my mondeo.turned car heater to off when it was very frosty,started engine to supply alt voltage.5 mins and all the screens clear.
21-03-2008, 07:25 PM
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Hello Kelv, from having kept mine in and having a full stripped interior (nothing other than the heater matrix and blower box - no dashboard) i would say keep the heater matrix in there.
I only ever use the car during spring-autumn and never in the wet or rarely in damp conditions, but we must remember we still live in Blighty.
If for instance your driving back early evening from say Bedford(noise permitting of course) or Silverstone etc, you will be surprised how at 7/8pm on dry warm April day how nippy/damp the evening can get.
I found that if in the car with a passenger either boy or girl, more so the later, that the car will mist up the windows, due to not having carpet or rooflining the first place for the moisture to settle is on your windows, yes if you have the front heated screen it will clear but not the side or rear windows( rear dependant if polycarb or not).
When mine misted up i would run the heater/blower unit up and all was cleared, bearing in mind i did not have the dash in so only directed up the windscreen or in the footwell but that was enough to clear the steamed windows.
On another note if you are running wiht no carpets trim etc etc... youralso be surprised how cold your feet can get in the evenings / on motorways or those half 5 in the morning drives to the track days.
So after all that Yes .... take it out
I strongly recommend keeping it..
I only ever use the car during spring-autumn and never in the wet or rarely in damp conditions, but we must remember we still live in Blighty.
If for instance your driving back early evening from say Bedford(noise permitting of course) or Silverstone etc, you will be surprised how at 7/8pm on dry warm April day how nippy/damp the evening can get.
I found that if in the car with a passenger either boy or girl, more so the later, that the car will mist up the windows, due to not having carpet or rooflining the first place for the moisture to settle is on your windows, yes if you have the front heated screen it will clear but not the side or rear windows( rear dependant if polycarb or not).
When mine misted up i would run the heater/blower unit up and all was cleared, bearing in mind i did not have the dash in so only directed up the windscreen or in the footwell but that was enough to clear the steamed windows.
On another note if you are running wiht no carpets trim etc etc... youralso be surprised how cold your feet can get in the evenings / on motorways or those half 5 in the morning drives to the track days.
So after all that Yes .... take it out
I strongly recommend keeping it..
