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Post by **petefarrell360** » 03 Jul 2006 07:22 pm

LOL, indeed, it's the same for Andy with his A/C, well was until a slight issue with an A/C hose yesterday. It'd be nice to have, I do envy you!
Pete

Post by **pettaw** » 03 Jul 2006 07:29 pm

Yeah, was gonna say, great, A/C, until the compressor pulley rubs against one of the refrigerant hoses, result no more A/C until later on this week

Post by **petefarrell360** » 03 Jul 2006 07:32 pm

As usual, just at the time of year you need it most!
Pete

Post by **pettaw** » 03 Jul 2006 07:40 pm

Yup, this is where you thank your lucky stars I've got my own equipment for A/C and also a shop down the road that'll make a new hose up for me

Post by **Tero Huikko** » 03 Jul 2006 11:58 pm

How much they take from coolant refill there? I paid 70€ last time...I replaced one hose that was in a way of motor mount bolt.

Post by **Gulbrandsen_Racing** » 04 Jul 2006 12:17 pm

Do you seriously get AC on our beautiful cars...???

I'd really would have loved that in the summer heat..

Post by **petefarrell360** » 04 Jul 2006 12:23 pm

It was an option on most cars, and was fitted to some special editions such as Andy's 360 GLE SE. There really aren't that many UK cars with A/C. It was quite a shock to see two at the BKV with aircon. I'd be very tempted to fit it if I came across a car in a scrapyard with it on, however it is a lot of hassle, but could be worth it for the couple of hot months here in the UK!

Pete

Post by **SteveP** » 04 Jul 2006 06:59 pm

I really have been envious of Andy the last couple of days - it really isn't pleasant to be in a car in the weather we're having currently, I'd definitely pull the kit if I ever came across a scrapped car - how likely is that?!?

Post by **990** » 04 Jul 2006 07:09 pm

It happens (if you can beat the Scrappy Crusher - which I didn't

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Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Jul 2006 08:20 pm

NOOOOOOOOOO. Bastards!

I have a kit en-route from Austrailia. As far as I can tell, all Aussie 360s got A/C.

cheers

James

Post by **340cbr** » 04 Jul 2006 09:20 pm

My mechanic have a 340 1.4 in pieces, the car used to have AC too

Post by **990** » 04 Jul 2006 09:26 pm

foggyjames wrote:NOOOOOOOOOO. Bastards!

I have a kit en-route from Austrailia. As far as I can tell, all Aussie 360s got A/C.

cheers

James

ok so where do you go in Aussie to get an A/C kit? after this week that would be my next move (now I have sinned and put Mk2 Alloys on my Mk3 360

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Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Jul 2006 10:56 pm

You need various parts from all over...I've got some bits from the US (for example combined AC/PAS pump brackets), and some bits from some of the Turbobricks guys down under.

If you'd seriously be interested, we might be able to work out some sort of deal involving me obtaining the parts, and Andy fitting/gassing it, as he's a bit of an A/C legend, and has plenty of 360-specific tools - it's a bit of a wierd system by modern standards. I'd get ready for it to cost a small fortune though, be warned. I'm working on the basis that it's all original / fits nicely, and still costs less than an aftermarket system.

AC, cruise, major sound insulation and I think the 360 will make a nice daily driver.

cheers

James

Post by **990** » 04 Jul 2006 11:08 pm

foggyjames wrote:You need various parts from all over...I've got some bits from the US (for example combined AC/PAS pump brackets), and some bits from some of the Turbobricks guys down under.

If you'd seriously be interested, we might be able to work out some sort of deal involving me obtaining the parts, and Andy fitting/gassing it, as he's a bit of an A/C legend, and has plenty of 360-specific tools - it's a bit of a wierd system by modern standards. I'd get ready for it to cost a small fortune though, be warned. I'm working on the basis that it's all original / fits nicely, and still costs less than an aftermarket system.

AC, cruise, major sound insulation and I think the 360 will make a nice daily driver.

cheers

James

Well by the sound of it I would have some time to save up I guess, and since I am a new(ish) parent the chance of me buying another car in the next few years is about zero, so why not try to fit some nice 'extras'.

Yep I could be interested in that - providing the price does not go insane

Post by **340GLT** » 04 Jul 2006 11:36 pm

Foggy Re this subject, would it be possible to use 300 specific bits from OZ but pump from 400 on the new engine?? If so i am definately interested!!!!
Adam