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[zuluaga63]

i Just moved ack to the usa after a long year in france where i saw a mini in ireland and bought it.

the mini is almost here it will be here next week in miami florida. i wanted to know do i have to change anything like the thermostat the temperature here is 30c to 36c 

 

can i get some recommendations to what should i modify. 

 

 

[Artful Dodger]

Aluminium rad, thermostat blanking sleeve and a good well looked after water system should see you through:P

You may not have to get an aluminium rad, see what it's like with a thermostat blanking sleeve on first and a cleaned overhauled water system:P. Then if it's still hot an ally rad should fix it;)

[zuluaga63]

allright thank you . 

[The Principal]

I upgraded to an alloy rad and didnt notice a huge difference however when I fitted an addditional electrical fan then yes that made a big improvement. I'd suggest before changing the rad for half the money try an additional fan betweeen the rad and the inner wing or fit a six bladed fan which is even cheaper but will make more noise and sap a tiny amount of engine power. http://www.minispare...px|Back to shop

[Vipernoir]

I think you'll find that aluminium isn't as effective at transferring heat as brass,so changing to an aluminium rad isn't the best thing to do.  Fitting a MiniSpares Super 2-Core is much better.

[Barman]

I live in Cyprus with similar temperatures (actually is was 45 last weekend)...

 

I have the two-core radiator from MiniSpares and the 6-blade 'hot climate' fan...

 

I have no problems with overheating at all... the fan is a little noisy but it does seem to move a huge amount of air through the radiator!

[firstforward]

I think you'll find that aluminium isn't as effective at transferring heat as brass,so changing to an aluminium rad isn't the best thing to do.  Fitting a MiniSpares Super 2-Core is much better.

+1 copper core

[xrocketengineer]

I have a SPI with aircon in Florida and I have not had any problems while driving. However, it has the auxiliary electric fan and that makes a big difference if idling for long or in stop and go traffic. I don't see any need to do anything special unless your cooling system is in need of service, i.e. new thermostat, new water pump, flushing sytem etc.

[freshairmini]

I think you'll find that aluminium isn't as effective at transferring heat as brass,so changing to an aluminium rad isn't the best thing to do.  Fitting a MiniSpares Super 2-Core is much better.

+1