Re: cooler car

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Ryan Schuermann wrote:
> 
> CAR: 1987 16v Scirocco
> 
> MOD: removed #2,3,5,6 grill slat counting from the top down
> 
> BEFORE: Temp needle while sitting in traffic would rise to 1/2mm
> under the hot line. This is the very tip of the needle being just
> under the highest temp line..not dot.
> 
> AFTER: Temp need itself never overlaps the high line, and at the base
> of the needle (where it's closest to the line) its a full 1-2mm below
> it. Highway driving sees about the same.
> 
> NOTES: I can't believe how much this helped cool my car down. I used
> to have to use the fan while sitting in traffic, now my radiator can
> breathe better, and I am assuming that the breeze now has better
> access to it with those 4 slats missing. If you like the skinny-3-bar
> look, then this mod is for you. I will have some pics up as soon as
> the roll is finished and developed.
> 
> Ryan
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Awesome mod!  I saw it at Waterfest and wish I had thought of it first.

Will start on my car tonite.  Then, off to Toronto tomorrow night.  See
you listers there!  Say 'hi'!  I'll be driving the screaming
bannana/lemon in the autocross. 

Jim
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