AC Idea?, Roof mounted AC for those that don't want to cut their car. Options

[ClayPerrine]

Roof mounted AC.

Just mount it to a spare targa top.




It pulls 48 amps, so you will need to put a bigger alternator on the car, but other than that, no mods necessary. Great for those who want to be able to drive in the hot parts of the country, but have an unmolested car.

Weighs 75lbs.


https://www.amazon.com/Douglas-D20-Rooftop-...mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

Clay

[tygaboy]

Interesting!

The Amazon link call out a weight 100lb. I'm no structural engineer but even at 75lb, it seems like the top would need some reinforcement?
No biggie to do, just thinking it'd be a good idea.

And any concerns about that additional load on the windshield frame? Granted, the top being on helps, just noodling on what it'd take to make this work.

I know you'll keep us posted, thanks!

[JamesM]

Interesting!

The Amazon link call out a weight 100lb. I'm no structural engineer but even at 75lb, it seems like the top would need some reinforcement?
No biggie to do, just thinking it'd be a good idea.

And any concerns about that additional load on the windshield frame? Granted, the top being on helps, just noodling on what it'd take to make this work.

I know you'll keep us posted, thanks!

Also listed is the fact that it is over 7 1/2" high.

914s are only 48" high to being with. That would be an odd looking roof

[mepstein]

Interesting!

The Amazon link call out a weight 100lb. I'm no structural engineer but even at 75lb, it seems like the top would need some reinforcement?
No biggie to do, just thinking it'd be a good idea.

And any concerns about that additional load on the windshield frame? Granted, the top being on helps, just noodling on what it'd take to make this work.

I know you'll keep us posted, thanks!

Also listed is the fact that it is over 7 1/2" high.

914s are only 48" high to being with. That would be an odd looking roof

Initially the look would give me pause but once you are in the car, you get to enjoy cool air. It has the possibility of turning a brutally hot trip into something fun and comfortable. The part owner of the Porsche shop where I used to work lives in Huston TX. He has put electric A/C into many of his Porsches. Otherwise, they are just too uncomfortable for him to drive in the Texas summer. This unit has the advantage of going back to a stock look in minutes.