Air pipes

[tel595]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'm just wondering if those who have removed the long flexible air pipes from the the engine bay have missed the fresh air flow into the cabin or not? I've fitted one new one to mine already but they're a pain to route nicely through the engine bay and I can't remember if I've ever noticed them in use whilst driving. It's going to be more difficult to get a good route for them now, as I'm currently modding the bonnet hinges to allow it to open further. However, I don't want to discard them if they'll be missed..

[phillpot]

tel595 said:

However, I don't want to discard them if they'll be missed..

... about as much as a boil on your bum

[AutoAndy]

Been discussed here;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I get adequate ventilation with the roof down.

...if it's pouring with rain on a long journey then I need the window open a crack which cN be a pain....but then driving a Tvr in the rain on a long journey can be a pain anyway......until the sun comes out

[ATS3]

I keep my vents closed anyway. The last time I opened them I got a face full of dead flies, leaves, straw and all sorts of other debris!

I agree - topless is the way to go to get plenty of fresh air

[Griffinr]

I have just one fitted to the passenger side which fixes to a plastic pipe in the bulkhead at the side of the heater (S3). It's not connected to either of the eyeball vents but ends close to the heater fan intake so I get a bit of fresh air sucked into the heater with the fan on. I find that this arrangement significantly improved de-misting in wet weather.
Rob.

[NeilS3]

My next job is to remove them. They get in the way and clutter the engine bay, my roof is always off anyway.

[Deeman]

Terry - I'm clearly going to invite widespread condemnation, but I fitted them, 1/ cos the missus tends to join the trips, and doesn't always like her hair as if its been plugged into the electrics, 2/ when the roof is on (oh I can hear the scorn coming) - it tends to feel a bit gaseous in there and over a distance can make you feel a bit ill. My preference of course, is to have the roof down, but there are occasions when I just don't have that same leap of faith and courage to follow Joe and Mike into a torrential deluge with the roof down, on the basis you need to drive faster to get the rain to miss you. I used some with very rigid coil, so it didn't deform when fitting it back behind the dash and end up doing nothing. I'm sure with time, I will learn the ways of the hard-core S'er and make the full transition...

[glenrobbo]

Deeman said:

Terry - I'm clearly going to invite widespread condemnation, but I fitted them, 1/ cos the missus tends to join the trips, and doesn't always like her hair as if its been plugged into the electrics, 2/ when the roof is on (oh I can hear the scorn coming) - it tends to feel a bit gaseous in there and over a distance can make you feel a bit ill. My preference of course, is to have the roof down, but there are occasions when I just don't have that same leap of faith and courage to follow Joe and Mike into a torrential deluge with the roof down, on the basis you need to drive faster to get the rain to miss you. I used some with very rigid coil, so it didn't deform when fitting it back behind the dash and end up doing nothing. I'm sure with time, I will learn the ways of the hard-core S'er and make the full transition...

I think I have the solutions to your problems Pete:

First you need to cut down on the beans and cabbage and the heavier beers. I do know how a gaseous environment can have an adverse effect on passenger enjoyment.

Then you can adopt a transition period where you can drive your car "semi-targa" style, with the driver's roof panel removed, but the passenger one still in place. This, coupled with the first stage, greatly reduces turbulent airflow in the cockpit.

Next you need to obtain a nice orange balaclava which will keep Julie's immaculate coiffure in perfect condition at any speed, and then you can gradually introduce her to the full joyful roofless experience.

Finally, you can whip out that old anaconda that has been taking up so much space under your bonnet and getting in the way.
You will then have achieved full hard-core status.

HTH.

[v8s4me]

Drive fast, don't stop, stay dry..simples..

[tel595]

Thanks for the advice guys.. I let you guess what I decided to do...

[AutoAndy]

v8s4me said:

Drive fast, don't stop, stay dry..simples..

...mostly...but doesn't work when the rain is really heavy Joe....then I find a handy cloth is useful to wipe the inside of the screen and my forehead to maintain visibility

[Barry S1]

I took them out and connected the
eyelets to the heater nice warm hands

[Oldred_V8S]

tel595 said:

Thanks for the advice guys.. I let you guess what I decided to do...

You won't regret it Terry; the engine bay will look a lot tidier.

[mungral]

I've seen those elephant trunks in pictures of engine bays and wondered what they were; long since gone on mine. And what is this 'heater' you Brits talk about?

[phillpot]

mungral said:

what is this 'heater' you Brits talk about?

UK spec. cars came with a heater, once "sorted" it is actually quite efficient!