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Just did the mechanical fan delete. Super easy and loving the results. :thumbsup

I used a Mexican (adjustable) wrench and very long (1ft long) flat head screw driver to wedge it to prevent it from turning. No whacking was needed, it came off very easy.

Fan ordered. It looks like the vendors have picked up on the popularity of this mod so the price has gone up a bit. Best deal I could find on a Behr OEM is $209 with free shipping from...

Dave,

I think it's been discussed earlier in this thread. There seems to be no benefit to having both fans. One, it blocks air flow and two, it will double the draw on the electricity, which could...

I'm going to take mine out completely so I can clean behind it and paint the grill black :D

Gotcha. I had my mechanical fan out once before and I didn't break any of the rivets. So I should be set.

Gary, can you clarify whether the expanding rivets you're listing are needed or they're just in case you break them?

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51118174185 (as many as your break)
51471919209 (as many as...

Ordering the fan shortly.

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Good call. I'm leaning toward Behr.

This is really messed up. Why would ECS list the OEM for $421 while other brands goe on Amazon for under $200? :scratchinghead

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES38183/
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