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Originally Posted by steeleygreg
MajicBus, your video was the inspiration for this entire project with using a DC controller motor, which I watched a few day's ago.
Have a few questions. In your video comment section, you state that you changed and upgraded the controller unit being used because of the whine, but it didn't state specifics. You've just mentioned in this thread that you used a 3-speed resistor from another car, but what car. Also, I agree with the concept of mounting it in the airbox, but where to cut the hole. Also, where did you mount the dial so as not to make it look obtrusive. I agree that the factory switch settings are not the best and I'd want to duplicate what you've done for it sounds fantastic.  |
Actually, there were two issues. The noise from the first unit was a bit troublesome, but the unit was flimsy and I managed to damage it during installation. The speed controm knob stopped working almost immediately.
I replaced it with this, and have been very happy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JEXJXAC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The 3-speed resistor I bought was from a Porsche, but I don't remember the year or model. It was an aftermarket part, and cost under $20. That's all I remember. Rather than cause further damage by attempting to install it, I went with the unit above.
The only issue with the beefier unit I bought was that the knob didn't have an "off" setting. I also ended up installing a toggle switch to turn power on and off. I mounted the toggle and the knob from this unit on my upper switch panel, approximately where the rotary knob was. No photo, unfortunately.
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Originally Posted by funola
Yes it was me who recommended it. How is it running? Where did you mount the control pot? An ideal place seems to be the OE rotary switch.
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Works like a charm. I'm very happy with this as a solution, despite the non-stock appearance.