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Posted by: scooter311 Nov 16 2004, 10:44 AM

But my girlyfriend just called me and said the weather is supposed to get to 55 degrees today - woohooo! (Upsate New York)I'm gonna toss 'em back on, pick her *ss up and tear up the streets. Well, as much tearing as a 4 banger can do. Mostly over revving and sputtering, and maybe some leaking and grinding thrown in.
And I brought the plates to work with me today so I could turn them in at the DMV at noon. Close call!

DRIVE! DRIVE! DRIVE!

Posted by: Spoke Nov 16 2004, 10:56 AM

I guess you're turning in your plates to save money on insurance? I found that I drove the car more in the winter than I did in the summer. In the winter, snow is very predictable and w/o AC, being too hot in the car is not an issue. During the summer, rain storms seem to happen at will and I don't like getting my car wet so on iffy days, I'd drive the A6. Also on days above about 82F, I'd drive the A6 since I hate to sweat in a car w/o AC. Even with the roof off, 95F is still 95F in a 914 with a black interior.

Spoke

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 16 2004, 10:58 AM

QUOTE(Spoke @ Nov 16 2004, 08:56 AM)

I guess you're turning in your plates to save money on insurance? I found that I drove the car more in the winter than I did in the summer. In the winter, snow is very predictable and w/o AC, being too hot in the car is not an issue. During the summer, rain storms seem to happen at will and I don't like getting my car wet so on iffy days, I'd drive the A6. Also on days above about 82F, I'd drive the A6 since I hate to sweat in a car w/o AC. Even with the roof off, 95F is still 95F in a 914 with a black interior.

Spoke

SO.. GET AC!!! Easy to do. My wife's 914 has not had the heater hooked up in 2 years, but the AC has worked for 5 years without touching it.

AC makes a 914 a year around driver.

Posted by: Spoke Nov 16 2004, 11:03 AM

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Nov 16 2004, 08:58 AM)

SO.. GET AC!!! Easy to do.

I like that thought. Is there an aftermarket AC that fits the 914? Or do I look for an original out of some other 914?

Spoke

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 16 2004, 11:34 AM

Lots of the california guys remove the AC, so get one of them to send you the complete DPD system. Get the lines rebuilt with barrier hose, and put a rotary compressor kit on from ICEAC. It will freeze you out of the car if it's charged correctly.

Posted by: SpecialK Nov 16 2004, 11:51 AM

I remember talking to Aircooledboy at the FFC about his Vintage Air A/C. Fairly small unit, but still a shin-skinner (he's a tall guy). He mentioned something about an A/C system that would use the 914's original vent ducts and was placed up under the dash, maybe he'll chime in with more info.

Posted by: Red-Beard Nov 16 2004, 12:46 PM

I found a Guy in Dallas who designs and builds units for Porsches, XKE's, etc.

www.europeancoolerair.com

Not cheap, but in talking with him on the Phone, he seems like Jake, except for A/C.

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