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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Default windshield washer reservoir delete?

I never use the fluid to clean my windshield anyway, is it hard to get rid of the reservoir?
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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I never use the fluid to clean my windshield anyway, is it hard to get rid of the reservoir?
my bro did it and took off the plastic behind it looks like there would be a lot better airflow thought the radiator now. i forgot how it took it off tho think he just had to pull the tabs on the front bumper to give him some room to squeeze it out.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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my bro did it and took off the plastic behind it looks like there would be a lot better airflow thought the radiator now. i forgot how it took it off tho think he just had to pull the tabs on the front bumper to give him some room to squeeze it out.
Yea that is what I am thinking, it looks like it blocks a large part of the airflow heading to the radiator
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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im interested in doing this as well. ive used my wiper fluid twice in 2 years. it should save 10-20 pounds as well
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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i would leave the plastic in front of the radiator all of your airflow comes from under the car that is push up by the diffuser and work very well as it was designed, i think removing the plastic would actually cause a drop in airflow

but as far as the wiper tank its really easy to remove, and pretty strait forward
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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I pulled mine off when I removed my front bumper support, so the bumper was already off. You'll never need to use it until its gone...
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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i would leave the plastic in front of the radiator all of your airflow comes from under the car that is push up by the diffuser and work very well as it was designed, i think removing the plastic would actually cause a drop in airflow

but as far as the wiper tank its really easy to remove, and pretty strait forward
are you saying removing the tank would hurt airflow? or removing the air dam
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I forgot how I removed mine it was years ago.
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He means the plastic shield behind the Reservoir, I took the top bracket off and it came out. Pretty easy, I dont know how to delete the wire that leads into it so I will lurk here until someone sheds light.
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worst case you could just hack the hell out of it and when you get enough of it cut you can reach in and unbolt what holds it in and it will be out
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A sawzall works wonders for removing car stuff you don't need anymore
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
worst case you could just hack the hell out of it and when you get enough of it cut you can reach in and unbolt what holds it in and it will be out
haha yea!

I'm going to take it out tomorrow I'll let you know what needs to be done. I'm guessing we have the same unit for the most part. I mean hell, they used the same window motors for 15 years
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
are you saying removing the tank would hurt airflow? or removing the air dam
the air dam
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
haha yea!

I'm going to take it out tomorrow I'll let you know what needs to be done. I'm guessing we have the same unit for the most part. I mean hell, they used the same window motors for 15 years
if you see a reduction in temp readings i will go ahead and do it.
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
if you see a reduction in temp readings i will go ahead and do it.
hmm well i am doing a ram air as well so my results won't be accurate
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
hmm well i am doing a ram air as well so my results won't be accurate
ill do it anyways lol. let me know how hard it is.
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
hmm well i am doing a ram air as well so my results won't be accurate
what ram air kit do you have?
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
ill do it anyways lol. let me know how hard it is.
will do!

Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
what ram air kit do you have?
i'm actually sort of making my own, like this one

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...2bu-setup.html

to be honest, i'm really not trying to gain any power, just trying to get some colder air into my car. it was running really hot at the track last week.
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will do!



i'm actually sort of making my own, like this one

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...2bu-setup.html

to be honest, i'm really not trying to gain any power, just trying to get some colder air into my car. it was running really hot at the track last week.
Thats a good choice and cheaper too.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by XpEdItIoUs
Thats a good choice and cheaper too.
Yea people seem to be really happy with the results, it looks like a nice design.
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