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Scooby_Steve

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Hi,

I've got a S2 GTST and i cant use the hybrid type cooler piping kits because i've got a washer bottle where i need to cut out the 3" hole.

I want to get my left end tank (if looking front on with the car) on my cooler modified and have a 90 degree looking bend coming right off the end tank to go behind the cooler so that i can connect other piping. Similiar to that of a Blitz cooler but have the pipe go behind not under the cooler.

Also, i dont want to buy another cooler so that's why i want it modded.

So who would be the best person, tradesman to go and see?? i have no idea if an exhaust place is better than an aluminuim fabricator etc? Opinions?

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Steve

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remove the wheel arch n cut a hole ..if u unscrew the washer bottle , u will c it doesnt interfer with the cooler pipes at all. u only have to relocate a small braket holding a few electrical things to anotehr screw 4 cm back..

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Hi Guys,

thanks for your input so far....

have a look at the following pics (the first two is from the hybrid cooler installation manual (step 1 and 2) and the other is a pic of my car).

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So...

are you saying my washer bottle can stay where it is without interfering with the piping?? cuz i know the S1 dont have the washer bottle there and i havent seen where S2 2 door's washer bottles are located.

Also, are S2 2 doors the same as that of a sedan.. cuz i got a sedan.

However, getting back on the original topic... would a radiator place would be the best option to get the cooler end tanks modified?

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Hi,

Doesnt your piping hit gutters etc... my car isnt lowered and it still hits even with care.

Also, if i move the washer bottle, where would the best location be cause i dont believe it can move back. it would have to move to the other side of the car... unless i get a totally different bottle... any suggestions?

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