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Bike radiators?
DANMAN - 18/4/12 at 10:48 PM

Is anyone using a bike radiator in their car?
I'm looking for a lighter option than the Escort one that's in there.

Dan.

James - 18/4/12 at 11:49 PM

Is the Escort one steel?

It's pretty hot in Oz isn't it... I'd have thought a bike one would be too small.

Most of us use Volkswagen 1.0lt Polo or Golf (little bit wider) rads.

Cheers,
James

DANMAN - 19/4/12 at 03:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by James
Is the Escort one steel?

It's pretty hot in Oz isn't it... I'd have thought a bike one would be too small.

Most of us use Volkswagen 1.0lt Polo or Golf (little bit wider) rads.

Cheers,
James


Are they very light?

tomgregory2000 - 19/4/12 at 05:34 AM

yes, they are aluminum and plastic construction its the water that makes them heavy

loggyboy - 19/4/12 at 07:35 AM

bikes receive a lot of additional air cooling, which the engine won't get in a car.

Rogthebandit - 20/4/12 at 05:32 AM

Hi
I have used a new renault 5gt light weight race rad made from ally. Just fits and looks well in place. Plenty cooling. Got it on ebay for 100 quid
Cheers
Rog