Retro-fit air conditioning?
04-08-2003, 10:44 AM
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Retro-fit air conditioning?
Has anyone had aircon retro-fitted?
After another scorcher (by UK standards) this lunchtime, I concluded that the only thing that would be on my wishlist if I were ever to buy another 964 (that wasn't an RS), is aircon. I wasn't fussed about it when I bought the car because hot days in the UK are a relative rarity, but after another stifling journey, if it's possible to retro-fit without breaking the bank, then I might just consider it.
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After another scorcher (by UK standards) this lunchtime, I concluded that the only thing that would be on my wishlist if I were ever to buy another 964 (that wasn't an RS), is aircon. I wasn't fussed about it when I bought the car because hot days in the UK are a relative rarity, but after another stifling journey, if it's possible to retro-fit without breaking the bank, then I might just consider it.
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04-08-2003, 10:49 AM
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I had what is basically a 993 system retro-fitted in my 964 by Tech-9 some years ago.
I was lucky to enquire about it when they had just removed a system from a 993 for racing.
In spite of all the horror stories about retro-fitting air-con that you will hear, mine has been a tremendous success!
Also, contrary to what you will hear about air-con and 964s, it WORKS! It may not be as powerful as in some other cars, but I don't think any European summers have yet overwhelmed it. It's great for demisting too.
Cost, if I recall, was about £1000, but note the fortuitous circumstances.
I was lucky to enquire about it when they had just removed a system from a 993 for racing.
In spite of all the horror stories about retro-fitting air-con that you will hear, mine has been a tremendous success!
Also, contrary to what you will hear about air-con and 964s, it WORKS!
It may not be as powerful as in some other cars, but I don't think any European summers have yet overwhelmed it. It's great for demisting too.Cost, if I recall, was about £1000, but note the fortuitous circumstances.
04-09-2003, 04:44 AM
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John, thx for the info, pleased to hear that it was a success. I'm thinking of scouring the Husbourne Crawley Autojumble to see if I can get the parts together.
Knowing exactly what I need is the first hurdle, but I figured that if I can at least get a compressor, condensor and CCU, then it will be a start. I've spoken with a local aircon company who are happy to carry out the install for me.
Christer, nope the windows don't open, the car is hermetically sealed, I teleport in and out of it, don't take passengers and have to forsake the enjoyment of drive-thru McDonalds.
I forgot to mention, the only other thing on my wishlist after aircon is a pinstripe interior... ;-)
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Knowing exactly what I need is the first hurdle, but I figured that if I can at least get a compressor, condensor and CCU, then it will be a start. I've spoken with a local aircon company who are happy to carry out the install for me.
Christer, nope the windows don't open, the car is hermetically sealed, I teleport in and out of it, don't take passengers and have to forsake the enjoyment of drive-thru McDonalds.
I forgot to mention, the only other thing on my wishlist after aircon is a pinstripe interior... ;-)
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04-09-2003, 08:42 AM
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Christer, nope the windows don't open, the car is hermetically sealed, I teleport in and out of it, don't take passengers and have to forsake the enjoyment of drive-thru McDonalds.
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04-09-2003, 10:23 AM
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The one thing I wish my 964 'did'nt' have is air conditioning.
It works well but when it's warm I open the windows/sunroof and take advantage of that all to rare phenomena...the English summers day!
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It works well but when it's warm I open the windows/sunroof and take advantage of that all to rare phenomena...the English summers day!
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04-10-2003, 08:22 AM
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Be careful about the autojumble, most 964's I know have had their condensers replaced due to leaks. It's probable the condensers you'll find at autojumbles will be the ones that were removed !!!
04-10-2003, 09:47 AM
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Thanks for your comments, however it wasn't my intention to sound quite so sarcastic - but hey - you certainly outdid me in that department!
I guess I am with Piers on this one, but maybe the climate is a lot hotter where you are?
Thanks for your comments, however it wasn't my intention to sound quite so sarcastic - but hey - you certainly outdid me in that department!
I guess I am with Piers on this one, but maybe the climate is a lot hotter where you are?
04-10-2003, 11:27 AM
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Every time I see a post like this I feel like offering my AC system FOC to anyone that wants to come and remove it. My '64 wouldnt miss the weight...
It has never worked; I took it to our only local AC specialist for a leak check which suggested a very VERY slow leak. They refused to charge it because of this
and I just can't persuade myself that its worth the trouble and money to trouble shoot the leak. Plus the fact it needs yearly $ervicing..
On the other hand, opening the drivers window at 50+ is like opening an aircraft door in my opinion - the &*$% noise is unreal! So I'll guess I'll sit on the fence a while longer - maybe I can get some outlaw AC guy to charge my system, or maybe if you fancy a trip to Fife with your tools...!?
It has never worked; I took it to our only local AC specialist for a leak check which suggested a very VERY slow leak. They refused to charge it because of this
and I just can't persuade myself that its worth the trouble and money to trouble shoot the leak. Plus the fact it needs yearly $ervicing..On the other hand, opening the drivers window at 50+ is like opening an aircraft door in my opinion - the &*$% noise is unreal! So I'll guess I'll sit on the fence a while longer - maybe I can get some outlaw AC guy to charge my system, or maybe if you fancy a trip to Fife with your tools...!?
04-10-2003, 11:54 AM
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I can't make my mind up really, I agree that there seems to be rather a lot of unsatisfied airconners out there, and that the probability of attaining a sound condenser 2nd hand is quite limited.
On a grey day like today, it doesn't seem nearly as important, however, I am still of the opinion that the pro's outweigh the con's.
Christer -
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On a grey day like today, it doesn't seem nearly as important, however, I am still of the opinion that the pro's outweigh the con's.
Christer -
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04-10-2003, 12:30 PM
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Rob,
If you do go for it, a new condenser is on the cards, they're only like £120 from Cambridge cooling.
Personally, my opinion is that if a car was not born with an accessory as big as a/c, not to bother installing it. Too much expense/hassle for what its worth.
If you do go for it, a new condenser is on the cards, they're only like £120 from Cambridge cooling.
Personally, my opinion is that if a car was not born with an accessory as big as a/c, not to bother installing it. Too much expense/hassle for what its worth.