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Old 04-04-2008, 10:49 PM
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Default rs turbo coolant swirl pot?
can a swirl pot be plummed anywhere into the cooling system or does it have to be at the highest point or somthing?
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:21 AM
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they're usually fitted in the hose between the thermostat and the rad
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Old 05-04-2008, 12:35 PM
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they're usually fitted in the hose between the thermostat and the rad
Yes, right next to the standard RST swirl pot...
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Old 05-04-2008, 01:28 PM
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ok so if the rst has got a standard swirl pot why do people add in bailys 1s?
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Old 05-04-2008, 04:20 PM
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ok so if the rst has got a standard swirl pot why do people add in bailys 1s?

Because companys can get people to buy them!
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:20 PM
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didnt you know if you had one fitted or not!!!!--lol---------------
other items you might have noticed-
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yer i did know there was a standard 1 but why do people bother with a bailys 1 if the standard 1 is fine? and 1 thing u will notice is my fist breaking ur jaw with more smart comments
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because people buy what their told they need.. not what they archly need. and the fact it looks shine means it must be good... RIght...!!!!!
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^^^ what he says. It has 1 std. And it works just fine
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ok so not worth the money to spend
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ok so not worth the money to spend
No mate, it would be better putting it to-wards "if need better cooling" an Ali rad...

Cheers.

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ok thanks
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