incredible thread would suggest every rx8 owner to read this :)

For those in Florida, and the hot north. I used foam pipe insulation, and did a few other things that really helped. They are in the $100 thread below, but were only a small part of it. Biggest winner was fixing air flow around radiator

I am currently running without the re-program, plenty of cold air, even stopped in traffic. Thread has some test measurements. Biggest one was went from not working stopped in traffic at 95 degrees to nice and cold in traffic at 95 degrees.

Sun shade is a good idea too, also make sure seat heater switch not hit by kids...

Anyone having a problem with this during the winter? My heater takes FOREVER to warm up since this mod.

My heater takes FOREVER to warm up since this mod.


I got Nitrogen put in my tires and the heater works much better now.

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My heater takes FOREVER to warm up since this mod.


I got Nitrogen put in my tires and the heater works much better now.

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Very funny. I expected better from you being a mod and all. And no I'm not a newb whatsoever! I did this mod a few years ago, and it has been unbearably cold lately this winter, so I was curious for people who did this mod, if they decided to undo it for the winter or not?

The two should not be connected in any way.

I would check the coolant level, especially if you disconnected the sensor like I did because of the stupid light. Remember, there is a lot of cold water and cold oil that will get first dibs on the heat. And, how long is "forever"?

The two should not be connected in any way.

I would check the coolant level, especially if you disconnected the sensor like I did because of the stupid light. Remember, there is a lot of cold water and cold oil that will get first dibs on the heat. And, how long is "forever"?

Oh VERY good point. I was about to pull the sensor too because it's been bugging me, and I did get a coolant flush back in July, so I can't imagine it being low already, but I'll check and make sure it isn't low. Thanks! Glad to see SOMEONE here can answer a simple question. Greatly appreciate it.

IMO the Fan Motor issue is also another "Heat" one, the durability of the little motors sandwiched between all that Summer Heat...more than likely the S2 motors will go the same way over time.

What I have to caution you in using S2 motors in an S1 are the connections, the S2's are a 4 pin plug..the S1 could be the same?, more than likely they are.

Would be interesting to compare the Sales Stats for these motors in Cooler climates like Germany and UK.

The S2 Factory WS manual says Current Draw between 7.7 and 10.7 AMPS with a fully charged 12V battery, both fans on.( I guess max speed)....it does not say..
Just says replace fans if not running smoothly or correctly.


A fan blew on my Series 1, so I decided to go on a limb and try the mod. Didn't see this anywhere else, but FYI, the connectors are different. S2 are 4pin connectors, S1 are 2pin connectors.

Anyone doing this will need to splice/solder, and bewarned one of the S1 fans have an 'in-built' connector of sorts that can't be removed very easily if you want to splice and solder.

Also note that the shrouds mount points to the radiator are different between the S1 and S2. You'll need to do a little mod to get the S2 shroud to mount on the S1's radiator.

Y'know those reflective visors that you're supposed to put across the dash and front windshield to reflect the sun and keep the car cooler? If I cut up one of those, do you think it would work the same? Similar material, right?

Yes sir should work awesome. That is the best idea ever and this is the best mod ever :rolleyes: