dodsworth_gti 11 Posted August 13, 2007 been suggested by richie i could use kit car blowers to de mist my windows,was thingking,would only need to be in winter really aswell,any one have any ideas for either making up a system or where i could get kit car ones from??? also,i was thinking about making my own vents to draw heat from the engine bay,but how would i get round fumes ect and would it be a wise idea to chop holes in the bulkhead?? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodsworth_gti 11 Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) might be worthy to add,i intend on leaving in the top part of my dash,i dont fancy tackleing the french wiring behind it all as i get lost eay all my aim is to loose the heater controls lol but i could do with loosing the chunk where the matrix is Edited August 13, 2007 by dodsworth_gti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted August 14, 2007 you could always fit a heatred screen, no idea how much they cost and the only person I know of thats got one fitted was Mr Mckeown DOH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Thomson 6 Posted August 14, 2007 I always thought the kit-car type blowers were just a token gesture to satisfy the SVA inspectors. In my experience (used to co-drive in a Mk1 Escort rally car that had one fitted to the dash) they're completely useless. Makes sense really, think about how much heat you can expect to generate from 12V and 30A and it's essentially f*ck all when compared to how much a heater matrix will disipate. Sorry, got a bit technical, but they're f*cking hopeless and they're always going to be when you've only got 12V to play with. Heated screen's probably not a bad idea, I think they're about £180. Removing the old heater's easy. Just disconnect a few plugs and the hoses and it drops out the bottom of the dash. No need to fiddle with the wiring otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted August 14, 2007 you could make a simplified heater box, all you need is something to house the heater matrix and something to bolt the fan into, so a glorified sheet metal box is all you need. pop rivets and ally sheet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 14, 2007 Heated screen's probably not a bad idea, I think they're about £180. I'm talking to someone about a group buy on heated screens.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damien 22 1 Cars Posted August 15, 2007 heated screens webbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted August 15, 2007 heated screens webbie I dont see any heated windscreens there? the heated ones are rears i think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted August 15, 2007 I dont see any heated windscreens there? the heated ones are rears i think. select heated screens from the dropdown menu on the left, PEUGEOT 205 12 VOLT LAMINATED HEATED WINDSCREEN INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING, £166.00, £195.05 Including VAT at 17.5% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damien 22 1 Cars Posted August 15, 2007 yeah sorry about that i just had the link saved i didnt bother checking that it went to the right page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chownr 0 Posted August 15, 2007 Id be up for one of these on a group buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted August 15, 2007 select heated screens from the dropdown menu on the left, Ahh right! A bit much though, i'd be interested in the group buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 28, 2007 I am definitely getting some screens on a group buy now, but only a few as its the last of their stock. PM me if you definitely want one and I'll allocate them on a first come first served basis. Price is to be confirmed but will be about 50% of the price quoted earlier in this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damien 22 1 Cars Posted August 30, 2007 I am definitely getting some screens on a group buy now, but only a few as its the last of their stock. PM me if you definitely want one and I'll allocate them on a first come first served basis. Price is to be confirmed but will be about 50% of the price quoted earlier in this thread. so about £90 then? what about postage and fitting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 30, 2007 so about £90 then? what about postage and fitting? The price quoted above is nearly £200 inc vat: PEUGEOT 205 12 VOLT LAMINATED HEATED WINDSCREEN INCLUDES FREE SHIPPING, £166.00, £195.05 Including VAT at 17.5% group buy ones will be £106 inc vat. the batch will be delivered to me for free but will then need to be collected or a courier arranged (very risky IMO, collection from Essex preferred). As for fitting, its not hard to do yourself, but I have a relation that works for autoglass who I have asked to fit mine, he may be up for fitting others on the same day for a drink or two... http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=79576 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damien 22 1 Cars Posted August 30, 2007 The price quoted above is nearly £200 inc vat:group buy ones will be £106 inc vat. the batch will be delivered to me for free but will then need to be collected or a courier arranged (very risky IMO, collection from Essex preferred). As for fitting, its not hard to do yourself, but I have a relation that works for autoglass who I have asked to fit mine, he may be up for fitting others on the same day for a drink or two... http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=79576 you said " price quoted earlier in this thread" so i took the qoute from page one, still £106 isnt a bad price for a heated screen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 30, 2007 Off topic, But do they do them for the 306? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 31, 2007 Off topic, But do they do them for the 306? PM sent... But basically I can get 306 heated screens but it would need to be an order for 10 so are there any other 306 owners interested? Price TBC but should be excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
