Heater matrix

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:19 pm

Any of you guys removed the heater matrix and replaced it with a smaller lighter item? If so which one?

My friend just changed his VR6 one for a Polo version and saved himself a good few KG's in the process.

Before anyone asks i'm not getting rid of it 100% as window clearing and a little heat is important to me.

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:02 pm

Jesus, heater matrix weight? It can't weigh more than a kilo?!

This is getting serious.

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:14 pm

The whole heater box weights a fair bit miore than that Dave. I'm thinking of pulling it out on my track car, but can see misty windows being quite inconvenient.

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:46 pm

Yeah but we're talking about replacing just the matrix itself for a smaller unit. Doing any with the whole system is a different matter.

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:55 pm

ok so maybe I meant the whole unit

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:03 pm

Then yeah, go for it and deal with no heaters! Then it's worth it!

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:19 pm

What smaller, lower weight heaters have people fitted?

Post Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:22 pm

Dont mini's have little ones ?
Also some kit cars use universal ones which are quite compact.
I think you can get small electric ones also just for demisting the screen so no need for the heater matrix.

Post Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:44 am

If it was me i would do away with the whole lot and buy a heated screen

Post Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:08 pm

buster wrote: I think you can get small electric ones also just for demisting the screen so no need for the heater matrix.

I think i read some where a chap had two E36 rear cabby heater fans fitted to his E30 track car, they were fairly light if i remember ?

The other way is to get a heated screen like Dave says. Have a look at Taffy's web page as i think he does them ?

Post Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:42 pm

austin mini or metro ones are really light and a dodle to wire up.

Post Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:30 pm

alternatively go to the bog and have a good dump before going out and track- that should save you at least 2 kg !!!

i still have the original heater in my stipped track car - i use it loads in the winter as its bloody cold out on track fo the first hour or so !!!

Post Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:31 pm

ps - stay clear of the mini / kit car ones...i have one in my kit car and you get more heat from lighting match and more blow from a bike pump !!!!