Appearance Group Console Height, ….shorter if car had A/C unit? |
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Appearance Group Console Height, ….shorter if car had A/C unit? |
swm914 |
Apr 10 2007, 07:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Palmyra, PA Member No.: 7,484 Region Association: None |
Does anyone know if the appearance group console is less in height if a 914 had installed A/C?
Since I bought my '74 2.0 in Dec., I've often wondered that when I see pictures of other 914's w/o A/C. It seems as if the console is taller than mine and there is little or no gap between the top of the console to the dash to accommodate an A/C unit on photos I look at. I stare at mine and it seems shorter with the A/C unit stuck in between the console and then dash. Where they cut down? Is it my imagination? Do you guys have a "gap" in between the top of the console and the dash on cars w/o an A/C unit? I don't have access to other 914's to get a close look and compare. I'm trying to compare by pictures etc. Also, interestingly, I read that historically A/C was dealer installed. Mine has A/C on the original window sticker and there is a factory like sticker on the drivers door that makes reference to A/C. Any thoughts on that? (I've tried my 1st photo add so these may or may not be any good) Thanks Steve Attached image(s) |
URY914 |
Apr 12 2007, 08:20 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
This poses the question than....were the consoles dealer modifed to move the gauges to fit the lower console? On the tall (non-AC) consoles the gauges are in a line. In the short AC console cars, the gauges are staggered.
So did the dealer change the holes for the gauges or did Porsche/Audi supply blank console plates for the dealer to drill for AC cars??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Someone has to know the story here....Dr. 914 you in the house??? |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 16 2007, 09:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,885 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
This poses the question than....were the consoles dealer modifed to move the gauges to fit the lower console? On the tall (non-AC) consoles the gauges are in a line. In the short AC console cars, the gauges are staggered. So did the dealer change the holes for the gauges or did Porsche/Audi supply blank console plates for the dealer to drill for AC cars??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Someone has to know the story here....Dr. 914 you in the house??? VPC supplied with the kit a staggered plastic gauge face plate. DPD supplied a tilted vacuum formed plastic gauge plate with an additional plastic cap for the console to hide the ugly cutting! Porsche never supplied anything for the air conditioning system for the 914 |
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