where did you guys mount your elec. fan switches?

[jmd2914]

I'm not sure if this is tech or not, i guess it kind of is. i was just wondering for those of you who run a on/off switch on your electric fans, where did you mount them?

 

[SeventyMach1]

Mine is mounted on the console where a vert's top switch would go (mine is a coupe). I'm not sure if you Fox guys have that option, though.

 

[HISSIN50]

On the 94 (SN like Justin has) I made a plate that goes in the ashtray.

On a fox, the ashtray switch panel is still a nice option. You can also do switches under the upper driver side console (where it overhangs the lower front facing facia).

I have seen guys put them under the center console too. The foxes have a lot more places for them than SN's.

You could do a nice panel under the radio too, of you have a DIN sized radio.

Check out Alan's panels if you want something custom and to

Good luck.

 

[Curse]

I got on of those ashtray switch things.

 

[onefstsnake]

I made my own switch panel out of a 3mm sheet of Kydex.
It comes with a nice texture that is close to the stock plastic stuff.

Just make a template out of paper and cut away.

 

[HISSIN50]

One Fast, what is Kydex and where do you get it (it sounds like something you need a cream to get rid of. )?

On my last acrylic switch panel, I used a paint can with a clogged nozzle so it would come out with a wrinkle finish, and it was a pain.

I had laid down stencilled letters before painting. After paint, the letters came off so there were clear letter outlines. At night, the ashtray light shows through the letters so I can see what the switches are for. Anyhow, the wriinkle finish paint and the smooth letter outline didnt look quite right. The Kydex sounds like it might work well.

 

[sgarlic]

Their site clearly explains, "KYDEX® sheet products are extremely durable thermoplastic alloys extruded in a range of colors, patterns, textures, thicknesses and grades by Kleerdex Company." Yup.. makes sense to me! + fart noise

I mounted my switch just ahead of the ashtray door where there's that little gap before the shifter plate, since there was already a hole there.

 

[TomCat]

I've got a thermostatic switch... adjustable from 160-210 that you could use. For me when I do mine, I'm just going to splice into the A/C compressor's power line since I took all my A/C stuff out.. it'll just activate that fan.

 

[onefstsnake]

ill try to snap a pic of the one I made tomorrow.

Its not perfect but it works.

Look for Kydex sheets at McMaster.com
search 8650K112
$6.32 for a 12x12" sheet 1/8" thick

Comes in White, Grey and Black

 

[HISSIN50]

Oh cool, thanks for the info on where to order it. I thought you got it at the home store or a hobby shop or something like that (why I asked where you got it. I'm not so lazy as to not do an internet search). I will say that I personally dont know what extruded thermoplastic alloys are on a composition level.

I will check it out.

Thanks.

 

[jackchan]

I'd like to find a convertible top switch and do that clean install on mine. That would be sweet!
thanks for the ideas!
Jack

 

[5.0 Nostalgia]

Here is mine. Kind of hard to see so I highlighted it. My suggestion would be to get a fan with a thermostat and have the switch as a back up. One less thing to worry about. If you forget to turn it on, you could have a big problem.

View attachment 486316

 

[bcd]

I put a gt headlight switch in my coupe and used the foglight switch to toggle the fan.

 

[J-MAN]

I've used the rear defrost switch before, it also has a light when it's on.

 

[Strype]

Ummm why are you guys using switches? I ditched mine.

Use a temp sensor and a relay. You can set it to what temp you want it to kick on. Everything's at Advance, I payed like $40 or so I think.

 

[bcd]

Ummm why are you guys using switches? I ditched mine.

Use a temp sensor and a relay. You can set it to what temp you want it to kick on. Everything's at Advance, I payed like $40 or so I think.

so you can kill it when you want. or forget to turn it on and burn everything up

 

[tunedin302]

Use a temp sensor and a relay.

+1

 

[snoboardcore]

Ummm why are you guys using switches? I ditched mine.

Use a temp sensor and a relay. You can set it to what temp you want it to kick on. Everything's at Advance, I payed like $40 or so I think.

I use mine as a fan over-ride so it will work off the t-stat or when im at the track i flick the fan over-ride to keep the car cool in the lanes.

 

[HISSIN50]

It would be my lack of faith in the controller that would make me want a switch (I install them on cars with controllers, as a back-up of sorts).

And a Dc Controller would be the best way to control things with a controller.

 

[vristang]

Personally, I would have more faith in the controller working properly than in my brain remembering to flip a switch. A backup would be nice though.
Also, I do like the switch panel I have mounted in the ashtray. Close the door and the switches disappear.

Kydex seems a little overkill, but I did not see the price. Cheaper stuff like abs, etc should be available in the surface finish we would want. I have not looked for any, but if I did, I would look here.

http://www.mcmaster.com/

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH?SISHNO=909034&SISRCH=1&SIS0NO=199939&SIT4NO=5002751

jason