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Author:  dtorreal [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Heater Legality

I'm getting close to registering my 74 clubman yet i still dont have a heater solution. I was wondering a few things

1) Do you need to have a heater for a 74 clubman or can you legally not need one? I know the 71 was an option.
2) If the answer is yes, what are the options for a heater box. Original or after market.
3) Has anybody installed an after market heater in the small space that a mini has up front.

Thanks

Author:  doogie [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

All clubmans were fitted with heaters, easiest & cheapest thing would be to refit a club man heater.

Doogie

Author:  Irish Yobbo [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

Not sure if the heater itself is required, but modern cars do need windscreen demisters. I think this requirement came into place in 1971, and the heater acts as the demister, so heater required (somebody else please chime in if my date is wrong).

I have heard of people just using 12v computer fans to get by, but surely you would want a heater anyway?

Easiest way is to get a 2nd hand unit, something like this: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/green-va ... 1066146409

Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 1:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

Clubman heaters are still pretty common. I have 1 or 2 here in Sydney if you can't find one locally.

Author:  Minimadmarty [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:00 pm ]
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I concur with Irish the ADR came in in 1971 and only requires a windsrceen demister not actually a heater.


https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/motor/design/pdf/15.pdf

Author:  drjbeam [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

Any one know where i can get the big hose that goes from the fresh air intake under bonnet to the inner guard

Another thing i keep forgetting to ask john smidt about when im out there

Author:  Minimadmarty [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:14 pm ]
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http://minisport.com.au/mini-heater-ducting-for-under-guard-on-clubman-models

Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:52 pm ]
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http://www.purplepig.com.au/www/content ... 75&fid=782

Author:  peterb [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:41 pm ]
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Repco has it.

Author:  simo74 [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:54 pm ]
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When I saw that link from drmini I was a little worried as to what sort of site might come up. Fair to say I was a bit disappointed when all i was was a long black hose !!!

Author:  awdmoke [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

I have one of those ebay ceramic heaters, and it will actually demist (part of) the windscreen.
It's enough to pass rego & can be fitted under the dash blowing up through the drivers side demist vent.

Definitely will not keep you warm!

Author:  cruiza [ Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

thinking away from Minis stuff for a tick, hotrodders are a good source of small efficient stuff for fitting into cramp places

Author:  drjbeam [ Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Heater Legality

Thanks

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