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[TerrA LX]

The dessert cooler they have recommended to you sounds rather large to me.

[TerrA LX]

It doesn't quite work like that, unless you are going to run a full auto controlled electric pump and no thermostat, allowing you to then evenly distribute the coolant at a constant temp but without the flow rate the heat around the motor itself will be different if that makes sense.
What I mean to say is that after warm up, with the thermostat open (or in the case of an auto controller without thermostat), coolant flow should be relatively constant to engine output (read RPM) and airflow the variable in a perfect world, mantaining even engine operating temp.
I am of the opinion that going to a thicker, instead of a larger surface area radiator will only restrict air flow and trap heat, not release it to the airflow.

I suggest you read up on the stickies for a more informed choice.

[jonesy]

anyone out there not happy with there aussie desert cooler?

[V-SLR5000-P]

I'm not a fan, had one built years ago when they were in Nth Melbourne. Gave them my old radiator and they still couldn't make it the right size first time around. Eventually got it right, but lost a customer in the process.

[jonesy]

yeah they had me as a customer then lost me because i just sent one back to them today, i am not too happy.
i thought they were one of the best.?

[mr5000]

a friend of mine had a aussie desert cooler on his hj monaro couldnt keep it cool no matter what he did everythign else was perfect he spoke to a few people lots of people told him to sell it and get one made by race radiators in dandy hes never looked back same thermos ect on it heard same storys from other people

[jonesy]

heres the pic of the one i got maybe just a one off...they were nice about it and are taking it back and when they recieve it they said they would refund me.

[jonesy]

little things add up

if you look at the top you can just see that sections of the cooling fins are damaged the photos aren’t the best.

the alloy thermo housing had scratching where it looked like someone slipped with a screw driver

minor scratching on the top tank (i could have buffed it out i spose but why should i its meant to be new)

it had the black thermos, which look really nice but i ordered their chrome ones and got the black

it was missing the relay and wiring for the thermos (that was ordered too)

i also paid for a oil cooler to be supplied and that was not in the box either

not major problems on their own but they all added up.. Look i think i might just have been unlucky the have a good rep (there is always a lemon here or there and looks like i got it)

[rexy]

I have their product in three of the fleet. All HQ size 4 core tripple flow jobs. They have done an excellent job. Kept the BBC in the ute cool for 16 years and the 383 in the LX cool for just as long. About 7 years ago got a custom one for the father in laws 404 pug ute. He lives up in the hot country and its always done well.
These are all brass units made in house.
No problems here.

[jonesy]

great keep the good raps coming! i don't want to believe that some one with such a good name was selling shit.
cheers

[Bernie]

Jonesy,Got one from PWR ,Looked great performed well until I gave it a good rap to a 4wd group .Lost all its coolant from a crack in the base to coolant tube ,took it to PWR in qld as it cooked my 6.5 turbo .The owner asked me how much I wanted to waste on getting them to do anything about it .I told him to remember me next time it turns to crap for your race team .My phone rang hot when it went into the wall about 6 months later .There is a God I thought .
Race radiators now supply me rads when I need them .
Really that isn't a big deal what your complaining about .It is aluminium and is easy to scratch and damage with general handling .Grab some polish and get int it if you want it perfect .Ask them to sort out the issues you have with the colours etc .Then if you get no where then give them a bagging .

[jonesy]

I understand what you are saying but the fact is when you pay $1300 for a new product ( the fin damage is what I was not happy with) you want to get a new product or at the least everything that you paid and ordered to come in the post. I am not saying that there products are not good if you read through my post I do not think I am bagging them at all, as I said I think I just got a lemon ( in my opition) and I was just sharing an experience and having a chat (thats what the forum is for?) There after sale customer service was great they are letting me return the radiator for a full refund, they post really quick And in the end I have paid a little extra and got another great product from a local business. Thanks for the reply, jonesy

Edited by jonesy, 15 March 2012 - 10:47 PM.

[fatslr]

Hey Jonesey i know exactly where your coming from and agree with you whole heartedly.

A really good mate of mine went to Summernats a few years ago and organised a radiator with the above said to pick up from Motorvation a week or so later .

Mate was amping from getting to go to Summernats and pumped knowing that his radiator for his E38 was going to be waiting to be picked up from the ADC stand at Motorvation went with him to pick it up and was shown a hemi V8 radiator with necks on opposite sides to a 265 .

"sorry mate i wasn't sure if they were different"

after going to Summernats and taking the time to talk shop and order correct part he was let down and fobbed off .


I am not saying their product is no good but these stories are true and when you work hard for your money and do everything to make it happen and get let down the word does get out.

At 41 i have definately started to accept that life is full of disappointments but after each one you learn a little .