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Classic Bimmers
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I've owned this car for 38 of it's 40 years. Suspension Techniques springs, Bilsteins, anti-sway bars, 5 speed conversion, aluminum radiator. You get the picture. Interior is new too. But I really need A/C! Damned global warming scorching my butt. Anyone know of a good, not horrifyingly expensive A/C retrofit kit for this car?
Thanks, Greg |
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I don't have an answer for you, but was hoping you would know how common factory or dealer installed A/C was in the 2002 or 2002tii models from 70-74? How effective was it in keeping the cars 'comfortable'? In today's resale market what is the likelihood of finding one with factory A/C?
In the early 70's our family owned a 6 cylinder Bavaria and the factory A/C could barely keep the 'green house' sedan cool in the summer months. |
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A/C retrofit
Not common at all. Very few 69-73 2002s had AC. 74, 75 and 76 were more likely to have it, but I think probably mostly West Coast cars. And the old AC wasn't terribly effective as you noticed.
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Vintage Air makes some very discreet and effective A/C units. They are more famous for installs in hot rods but they work well. http://www.vintageair.com/
Trouble is, A/C is a real drag (literally) to the performance of a 2002. I've known more people who have removed them.
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2007 Porsche Cayman S 2005 Audi S4 1996 Porsche Carrera 4S 1973 BMW 2002tii The Rides: http://www.fototime.com/inv/605893CAFABDB65 |
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2002 ac
Yeah, no question about the "drag" of AC on a 2002 engine. But I would think some of the newer Japanese compressors are way more efficient than what was original equipment (yuk).
Thanks for the tip, m4dzl. |
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ac choice
Try www.iceac.com
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23 ideas:
http://www.chicagonow.com/chicagonow...oners/#image/1 And the winner:
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LOL love the ideas but think they might ruin those gorgeous lines!
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