Ferrari Mailing List: Useful product / joint venture - update

[rolindsay (rolindsay]

Hello Friends,

Last week I contacted a high quality Dallas-based A/C contractor who 
specializes in retro A/C kits for Jaguar and Porsche. Their kits upgrade 
existing A/C or add A/C to these cars, completely maintaining original 
look-n-feel. The reason for the call was to arrange for my E-Type Jag to be 
updated to modern A/C (to be usable in Houston's summers).  And although 
successful in that venture, that isn't where the discussion ended. 

We are now engineering a plug-n-play modern A/C kit for the 308!  The kit will 
replace everything but mount directly into the original locations, using the 
same vents plus optional, additional face/body vents under either side of the 
outer dash ends. Mega-strong airflow is planned. Modern Sanden compressors will 
be used (like on the 3t28s). New hoses communicate with the rest of the system 
including a new condenser that attaches to the stock mount-points. The 
evaporator tucks in under the dash. And because the new technology is more 
efficient, everything new fits in the same space as the old stuff - and is 
reversible.  

My 308GTB will host the prototype and I will photo-document the installation 
(for marketing and subsequent DIY instruction manuals).  We're guessing that 
the whole new kit will come in just over $2200 retail, as that is about what 
the Jag and Porsche kits cost. The R134a charge will be done either at home or 
at an A/C service shop. 

Mind you, I am not marketing or Spamming because I have nothing to sell. I am 
simply reporting that my car is to be the prototype for a 308 that can be used 
in higher summer temperatures.  And as I am restoring my car's interior, we can 
start with a totally stripped out car - although that will not be needed for 
the upgrade. 

Happy Saturday,

-rick
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