that aside, coolant cannot flow through both radiators until it is at the point where the thermostat valve is rated to open. let's say that point is 80*C. because of you turning your heater on, let's say coolant is at 60*C. the thermostat won't open at all and only the mini radiator will be active....

007 I see agree with what you're saying but Betek is correct in saying that if coolant has to go through heater core "mini radiator" AND main radiator then engine will have an issue getting to temperature. If coolant only goes through "mini" radiator (thermostat closed) then it s...

Looks beautiful! Shame about the big gap around exhaust though.

Yep this is all very true, however it shouldn't be this bad. I can watch the needle drop as soon as I put the blower fans on which isn't the way it should be. I have to drive behind lorries to get the car warmed up with heating on, I will take the thermostat out and replace it. If it doesn't help th...

Great homemade engineering

I will be doing this CDTI brake swap then for sure! Might aswell since I'm gonna have to get 262mm knuckles and calipers anyway, will be cheaper and a substantial upgrade from my 240mm brakes.

The small pipe at 7 oclock in the last picture, where does that draw air from? Do you not think that it is a very small diameter? I will remove the resonator because I like the air induction noise, though I will need to add a small pipe for linking the air filter to induction tube and then I might a...

Okay I can get some 14in for free so I'll do that. Lots of things to find and order!

Hmm EK3 system, what does that look like? Anyone got a picture? I was thinking about fitting an OEM inlet system to my D16 IM for a more understated look. Also some of the OEM one's are like factory CAI's anyway!

Will I need the 14in wheels for the 262 brakes? Or can I stay with 13in?