certz

For anyone that has installed their cool suit system in the trunk, how/where did you run your hoses. I have looked around a bit under the dash and as best I can along the fire wall and the only penetration I can find in the wiring harness. Is that where everyone is routing theirs? Pictures would be great if you have them.

Mark in Baltimore

I ran my lines along the driver's side. There's a spot above the clutch pedal that is perfect to run the lines. You'll have to drill a pilot hole to make sure you've hit the right spot. I used flex tubing to protect the cooling lines.

Good luck!

certz

That is a nice install. It is a little hard to see, but it looks like after you drilled the hole you cut and bent the metal out of the way to make it big enough for the hoses. Correct?

Edgy01

Why not just mount that in the right seat? That's where my buddy puts his, and it helps keep the weight in the center of the car.

Mark in Baltimore

The metal is not folded back; you're looking at some racers tape that I used as a "grommet" to protect the lines and wires from being cut. I used a Unibit/stepped drill bit to make the hole after I made the initial pilot hole.

Keeping it in the passenger compartment is certainly the easiest route. People often put the box behind the passenger's seat. If you're an instructor, you won't be able to use your cool suit if you put the box in the passenger seat. Also, in the event of a crash, that box will be a fun projectile once it comes loose (assuming it's held by the seat belts and not properly held down). Besides, I think most people would rather have ballast in the front of the car.

certz

Mark hit on the reason I am considering the trunk - more weight in the front. I have considered the passenger seat and behind the passenger seat, which I agree would be easier. But I would like it out of the way and providing more front ballast - as little as it is.

Mark in Baltimore

No reason the mounting plate can't be steel, lead, depleted uranium . . .

jscott82

+ Lead makes a great "heat sink" to supplement the ice.

Mine routes same as Mark.... I drilled two 3/4 in holes side by side then filed them together into an oval. I believe the grommet was 1.25" but don't remember exactly.