Post your windshield washer bottle reclocation

[sspaul]

Originally Posted by Roto-fab 1

For those that haven't seen it, this is the Roto-fab W/W reservoir we are working on now. It is a tank molded specifically to fit the area pictured. For mounting, it uses the stud left exposed with most aftermarket intake systems along with a lower hole that already exists. No cutting, drilling or modifying to install this kit.
It will come with everything needed for installation including step by step instructions. We do plan on using an internally vented screw-on type cap instead of the stock cap pictured. By the end of the week we should have the mold modified to mold the threads necessary for the cap. We will post revised pics at that time.
This reservoir should work with Roto-fab, ADM Performance and CAI induction intakes. It may work with others as well.

what kind of price for this unit

[Roto-fab 1]

Originally Posted by sspaul

what kind of price for this unit

We don't have a price nailed down yet, but we will post it on C5 first. There will be a group buy with a sale price on this forum when we release our first batch.

[sspaul]

would def like to get in on the first batch

[bpoirier]

Nice job, Looks like a very clean install. I'd like to get in on the group buy too.

[Buffnshine]

looks good

[Blk-Ice]

Hit me up when this is available too!

[Jay_LHD3]

Awesome thread!!

The after-market suppport for this car is just crazy!!!

[Number_9]

Those factory looking bottles are great... there weren't all those options when I first abandoned my watter bottle.. so, my solution was to take a thermal water bottle that I got at Walmart, and mount/use it with the existing washer hose and pump. I drilled a whole in the bottom of the bottle and used a grommet to keep it water tight. I've also filed off the top/handle of the lid and glued the top/lid from a factory bottle on it... so, it has the nomenclature that says it's a water bottle. A metal worker who's shop is next to ADM Performance made me a nice little bracket too, but you could use a hose-clamp to do the same thing. It's mounted to the factor bolt/nut that's left open after removing the factory air-intake.

[madmaxx18]

What about not having one period. Ive been thinking about not having one at all

[caverman]

Originally Posted by Number_9

Those factory looking bottles are great... there weren't all those options when I first abandoned my watter bottle.. so, my solution was to take a thermal water bottle that I got at Walmart, and mount/use it with the existing washer hose and pump. I drilled a whole in the bottom of the bottle and used a grommet to keep it water tight. I've also filed off the top/handle of the lid and glued the top/lid from a factory bottle on it... so, it has the nomenclature that says it's a water bottle. A metal worker who's shop is next to ADM Performance made me a nice little bracket too, but you could use a hose-clamp to do the same thing. It's mounted to the factor bolt/nut that's left open after removing the factory air-intake.

This is the kind of thing I'm probably going to have to do. Thanks for posting. Definately looks good to me.

Originally Posted by madmaxx18

What about not having one period. Ive been thinking about not having one at all

Not an option for me. I want one. Don't use it all the time but want it there when I need it.

That is the simplest and cheapest solution though.....

[Edrock]

Originally Posted by Roto-fab 1

For those that haven't seen it, this is the Roto-fab W/W reservoir we are working on now. It is a tank molded specifically to fit the area pictured. For mounting, it uses the stud left exposed with most aftermarket intake systems along with a lower hole that already exists. No cutting, drilling or modifying to install this kit.
It will come with everything needed for installation including step by step instructions. We do plan on using an internally vented screw-on type cap instead of the stock cap pictured. By the end of the week we should have the mold modified to mold the threads necessary for the cap. We will post revised pics at that time.
This reservoir should work with Roto-fab, ADM Performance and CAI induction intakes. It may work with others as well.

What about the pump? Will that unit come with its own pump or will we need to use the one from the OEM bottle?

[BowlingSS]

Originally Posted by Edrock

What about the pump? Will that unit come with its own pump or will we need to use the one from the OEM bottle?

I think they said they are using the stock one.

Bill

[caverman]

I finally came up with an idea for a washer bottle, thanks to Number_9, so I was able to add an ADM Race scoop with my Halltech.

I went looking for a water bottle and ended up finding one at Walmart in their bicyle section. It is designed to go on a bike so it came with a holder. It was just under $9….but it did say Schwinn on it.

I then went to Lowes and bought a hose fitting and a nut. Well…they don’t have a nut for a hose fitting so I ended up buying a cap and then cut off the end of it with a dremel tool. I spent about $5 on those parts. I then drilled a whole in the bottle (starting off with a small whole and then increasing in size). I used a washer and a rubber seal. I tried a few combinations but ultimately I ended up with Fitting, Washer, Seal on the bottom and then a Seal, Washer, Nut on the inside.

I went to an Auto Parts store and picked up some vacuum/washer bottle hose for about $4. My total of parts came to about $20.

I mounted it the bottle bracket to the positive cable bracket inside the fender well. I had an extra 10mm bolt/lock washer/nut combo that I used. It was a little tricky to get a drill in there. Not a lot of room to work with but I eventually got it. I also used a couple zip ties to help hold it into place a little more.

Over this weekend I plan to take the cap off of the OEM washer bottle and JB Weld it to the lid of the new washer bottle. That should give it more of a factory look. The cap is almost an exact fit. I’ll have to do a little sanding to make the top flat but that shouldn’t be any big deal.

[Number_9]

Nice, Caverman... I followed a similar path... one step, using brake cleaner to remove the logo on the water bottle, might interest you.

Basically, I found a decent water bottle (size/color) at Walmart.. cost, about $8. Then I went to AutoZone and got some extra washer/vaccum hose... cost, about $4, along with some rubber grommets... cost, about $4.

Armed with the parts, I used come brake cleaner on the water bottle, to remove the logo that was painted on it... then, I used a metal drill bit to drill a 1/4" hole in the bottom-center of the water bottle... then, I used a 1/4" grommet in the hole and inserted about 2" of washer hose. Also, before inserting it, I cut the inserted-end of the hose to an extreme angle, to allow low-fluids levels in the bottle to still make it into the hose.

I then ran the other end of the washer hose into the ADM Performance race-intake box, from the bottom-side, and connected it to the factory washer-fluid pump that I removed from the stock washer-bottle. I then ran the stock washer hose that's already installed in the car to connect to the other end of the washer-fluid pump, also inside the ADM Performance race intake box.

In terms of mounting the "new" washer-bottle, a friend made a bracket for me out of aluminum to hold the "new" washer fluid bottle to the factory bolt where the original air-intake was mounted... this step could be replaced with a hose clamp, or like Caverman did, a bicycle mount or cup-holder that you can also get at Walmart.

I hope this helps!