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Lil bastard · 09-28-2008, 01:56 PM

Except that the Boxster doesn't use a Hot-wire sensor... it uses a Hot-film sensor similar to mylar, it is conductive and so can be heated. It is not however self-cleaning - at 1800 degrees, the film would simply melt.

09-28-2008, 01:56 PM	#20
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	Except that the Boxster doesn't use a Hot-wire sensor... it uses a Hot-film sensor similar to mylar, it is conductive and so can be heated. It is not however self-cleaning - at 1800 degrees, the film would simply melt. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!