AdamR Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Looked like a lovely bit of kit for that money when I saw it the other day, two-pass as well. Would definitely consider one of these if I had a car that needed extra cooling (Y)
Onliest Smeg David Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 I wouldn't have said the 'Lardy Ones' 1.8 needed it, but whist drained down thought I'd go for one with appearing such good value. Temperature does appear to be more stable, same running temp but with fan cutting in less in standing traffic. 1
SootySport Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 if its the same quality as I saw from rally design the best place for it is in the bin Oh dear. Good job I bought your Radtec then
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Not seen a Rally Design one but the Coolex looks at least as well constructed at my Radtec, if not quite as "polished". My Radtec only lasted eighteen months, despite being mounted on purpose designed rubber isolation bobbins, with zero "twist" on the end tanks, before it sprang a leak.
jim_l Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 That would be disappointing Dave , 18 months. I expect they would have been as disappointed as you, and fixed or replaced it free of charge?
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 It wasn't used for fourteen months while building the new car, so technically over three years old. It's not the first Radtec to have an issue with how it's end tanks are welded on.
jim_l Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 Another vote for Coolex by the way, dispatched same day , good price, and the difference in cooling clear from the 'drive around' temperatures. I went for their 70mm core . Don't know what my original came from but it was a substantial bit of copper and brass that barely fitted in the nose cone! 1
Dave_B123 Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I think I will give coolex a go, my radtec polo one has also sprung a leak
Nic Chase (NICO) - Shropshire & Mid-Wales AO Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Bit of a thread resurrection. Following recommendations on here. I decided to purchase the 55mm Polo type rad. Ordered yesterday morning arrived today lunchtime! Good company to deal with, helpful and knowledgable. Rad looks good quality. Which bobbins are people using to attach the alloy radiator and where to purchase them?
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Hi Nic I have sent you photos by email of my install. Really pleased with the end result. Worked a treat last year at Oulton Park Andy
scrooge Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 Been looking at these as a lot cheaper than radtec,do you use your original Westfield cooling fan? Or do you upgrade (kenlowe),what would be the best thickness to use? 2.0 zetec....regards martin
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 I kept original fan, mounted on the bracket that spans the radiator. Seem to remember I did have to trim the bracket to fit the radiator a bit. I have the Duratec and went for the direct replacement std one Coolex do. Can measure core when I am back in uk Andy
Nic Chase (NICO) - Shropshire & Mid-Wales AO Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Ditto to the above. 55mm thick will be fine. Speak to Coolex they are very helpful and delivery was quick. Good quality item. Don't forget too mount on bobbins.
scrooge Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Many thanks for the reply's,will get one ordered.....martin
TAFKARM Posted November 2, 2016 Posted November 2, 2016 I popped into coolex yesterday morning, fabricated an exact replica, 55mm core version of my holed rad, by the afternoon. Only £145 too.
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