opening side windows

[V8Dom]

found this and thought id share...
ive been thinking for ages this could be done with sliding windows and here it is...now who did it and what kit please?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuWpoFJw5vw

[2001ultima]

LIKE!

[845ste]

look is bad!

[F.C.]

845ste said:

look is bad!

^^^^^ What he said, I see potential security issue as well, not that these cars are that secure anyway.

[jok]

The sliding windows are nice, but they have a few drawbacks: There are many scratches, because the sliding parts are not properly seperated from the rest of the windows. I can tell, because that is my car in the video ;-)

If you are thinking about this, this will work better (no scratching):
http://www.isa-racing.com/product_info.php/info/p6...
I have seen the difference, I will switch to those as soon as I can convince myself to make the effort.

Another thing: Those sliding windows are not good if your are looking for ventilation. When you are driving, there is almost no air coming through those windows. If you want fresh air, you should use the round ventilation devices the factory supplies or attach this to the sliding windows:
http://www.isa-racing.com/product_info.php/info/p1...

Btw, I hope I will find the time to properly introduce myself soon :-)

BR JOK

[Storer]

I have got part way through trying to provide additional 'fresh' air entering the car without the helicopter vents (had them on the car before the rebuild and didn't like them).

One of my front ducts has a flexible tube fitted that carries air into the cockpit. My next step is to fit a variable speed in-line fan so that I can force a bit of ventilation without using the aircon all the time.

Just need to find a suitable fan and switch!


Paul

[Graham-P]

If you're feeling flushed, how about this will fit in a hose or I have those white plastic inline fan from DemTweeks.

[Storer]

I like that CBS fan Graham but I need a switch that allows me to vary the speed.

The fan is single speed so I assume (very dangerous) I need a rheostat switch for variable fan speeds......



Paul

PS.
Since the gearbox repairs I have been quite good on not spending much on the Ultima so a few quid to reduce the sweating doesn't seem out of place.

[Graham-P]

I guess this is what you're looking for? I have no idea on electrics as you know.......there's a pot at S's which I used for my fan.

[Storer]

If I was able to understand any of the description in the RS catalogue I might be able to tell.

Might have to ask SR which one to buy and how to wire it!!!


Paul

BTW. I have done some repairs to my drive.

[AndreasW]

I have made some experiments with this combination:

http://tinyurl.com/k8y7v5u
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/kemo-10a-pwm-power-contr...

But because of the long, wrinkled tube I had used the full power of the fan did not come through.
It would be better to use smooth pipes.

[Graham-P]

Too early for drive repairs, I'm looking at driving at around the end of July! You'll need to resurface in June.

Andreas, that's the blower I was talking about.

Edited by Graham-P on Wednesday 28th January 08:39

[Lee Mack]

I have a bit of experience here, being a motorsport racer for many years

The inline / bilge pump fans do not work very well unless it's right in your face. So if you want to send a noticeable amount of air down a long tube, particularly a bendy convoluted one (Brake ducting or similar), you need volume, not speed.

So you'll need a Centrifugal blower (Think Leaf Blower) that is 12v. Mount it under the dash and fit an inline variable resistor (Rotary Potentiometer) on the 12v feed and you'll be surprised at the volume of controllable air you get.

Something like this > https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11270

This is why car manufacturers use this type, or a cylindrical fan. They are the most effective type for the volume of air needed vs. size

• * They obviously come in many sizes, the example in the link is to give you an idea of shape ***

Edited by Lee Mack on Thursday 29th January 09:55