HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Afternoon allI know this is a bugbear for many and I've read the various posts about lagging primaries/heat reflective material etc etc but I just wondered if anyone has had any joy with electric cooling fans inside the cockpit ?The temp in my Xflow gets unbearable in the passenger side ( to the extent that SWMBO is not keen on anything other than a short jaunt in mild weather). A while ago I fitted a 12v socket into my dashboard (powers the TomTom) and have seen a pair of 12v oscillating fans that can be mounted under the dash with a bit of thought (bought for £15).I suppose it might just push the hot air about but they're pretty powerful and can be whipped in and out of the car quickly so it might be a decent fix for the summer months...Not had chance to fit them yet but just curious to see if it's an approach that's worked for anyone else ? HWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 11, 2017 Member Share Posted September 11, 2017 ... it might just push the hot air about...Are you thinking of stirring what's there or drawing from outside?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hi JonathanRealistically just pushing what's in the footwells about to try and make it less oppressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridey Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 My attempts, Wrapping exhaust pipes from block to outside.Applying thermostat silver mat insulation to bulkhead.Fitted tx:4 4 taxi heater cutoff pipes connected to a mini push pull choke hidden under dash. Theory being to prevent hot water circulating through the heater until wanted, preventing a hot spot above knees. Hendrix, I'll be interested in pics of the fans fitted. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OliverSedlacek Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm having some success with fans that draw air out of the footwells and pump it out of the louvres in the bonnet. This is basically the reverse flow to the Caterham 'fresh air' heater. I've also come to the conclusion that a lot of the heat is being generated by the gearbox as there wasn't nearly as much of a problem with the 4 speed box. Attempts to cool the gearbox and tunnel have so far been a complete failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckpit Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Well, you probably don't want to do this, but my fathers 1926 Austin 12/4 and his Bean had brass opening vents in the footwell which scoop in the air from outside, it would solve all the problem but................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Later spec cars have heat resistant mat along the transmission tunnel and bulkheads. I think Caterham supply pre cut panels. In my opinion this does a good job having covered many miles in Spanish summer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridey Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Local club member has a tube from the nose through to the footwell and has fitted a push type bath plug operated by foot to open/close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 LOL ingenious !!! May have to try that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polainm Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Wear heat reflective clothing, available from your local volcanist store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted September 14, 2017 Support Team Share Posted September 14, 2017 https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/driver-cooling - I particularly like the top with pockets for ice blocks On a more serious note, I think one of our Dubai members had some ducts fitted to the side of the car to channel air into the footwell although this might not be so good on a rainy day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 I've told my missus she'll just have to sit in her bra and stockings on long runs (she's an ex model)....We'll see ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hendricks, this thread is nothing without pictures.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Lol .....why of course, here she is ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHCAT7 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 That will be me then stridey ! with the bath plug under my brake pedal !very nice inflation of trouser leg at about 60mph Nice while touring in france !well worth doing this modused 50 mm air duct hose similar to carb heat piping in light aircraftcable tied to front right hand side chassis tube running along past oil filter to back of pedal box where your 2 inch pop waste is fitted.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Any chance of a pic !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hendrixs...nice pic....but it's the wrong one lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Oh I see...the pic of the OTHER love of my life lol !!!I used to get a strange whine from the front of the car when cornering.....but since I got the headphones I don't hear her anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Lucky man, look after her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Will swop for a high-revving R500.....(Less trouble and cheaper to maintain) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 not so sure about that.. (looking for passenger footwell heat solutions for my R500K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sooty Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Fell your pain. Been there and this winters project is to strip the interior and replace lined with heat reflective foil. Last summer we had cockpit temperatures in excess of 40 deg whilst on the NC500. Something had to be done. This is after we had wrapped the headers to keep radiant heat in the engine bay downwww.textiletechnologies.co.uk/shieldtex-780.htmlWebsite is crap but product is thin, strong and feels up to the job. Cut to shape and glue on with high temperature contact adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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