Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Useful product / joint venture - update

[Stephen Sherman (sherman]

I thought 134a was going away like R12 (reg freon).

Stephen
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Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:05 PM
Subject: [Ferrari] Useful product / joint venture - update


> 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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