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Time to cool off, and maximize your 914 driving pleasure |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 13 2018, 09:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,827 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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Mikey914 |
Sep 13 2018, 10:10 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,648 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Interestingly enough they provided a guide to show how to cut down the center gauge consuls I have a copy of it some where. But did they actually provide the rings shown in the picture?
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 13 2018, 10:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,827 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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pete000 |
Sep 13 2018, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
So glad my cars never got this option !
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 13 2018, 11:01 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,827 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
the problem was that it was never a factory installed system, but rather at the dealer. One would never know what butcher (or artist) mechanic they would send out there to cut all of the holes in the 914, as well as cut down the console equipped cars. We have seen everything from butchery to artistry in the installations. I am sure that if the 914 had continued it would have been in 77 integrated into the dash along with the speakers in the doors, and the 911 five lug wheel option
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Tom_T |
Sep 13 2018, 11:24 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
George, I like the improvements that DPD did over the VPC units, including the conical cover on the front trunk evaporator (condenser?) to allow the spare tire to nest down in almost the factory position (vs. VPC's flat-topped one), that they centered the controls under the dash heat/vent controls & center console gauges below, & put the leftmost vent over farther in front of the driver (VPC's controls are out-of-line offset to the right & leftmost vent is further away from the driver & off to the right). Does AA still sell those updated "modern" DPD style 914 AC set-ups with the rotary compressors, to add to our 914s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
GeorgeRud |
Sep 14 2018, 08:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hopefully the folks making the electric compressor AC for the 911 will be able to come up with a system for the 914. Not having to run AC lines to the back and have the entire system in the front trunk would make for a very neat installation.
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carking1996 |
Sep 14 2018, 08:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 15-September 16 From: Ohio Member No.: 20,399 Region Association: North East States |
My car's A/C doesn't even turn on.. that's about to change, though.
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Tom_T |
Sep 14 2018, 08:52 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Hopefully the folks making the electric compressor AC for the 911 will be able to come up with a system for the 914. Not having to run AC lines to the back and have the entire system in the front trunk would make for a very neat installation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) George (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Tom_T |
Sep 14 2018, 08:56 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) Calling George Hussey .... Question on Aisle One! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) - please see my prior post's question on new 914 AC system availability below. ----v
George, I like the improvements that DPD did over the VPC units, including the conical cover on the front trunk evaporator (condenser?) to allow the spare tire to nest down in almost the factory position (vs. VPC's flat-topped one), that they centered the controls under the dash heat/vent controls & center console gauges below, & put the leftmost vent over farther in front of the driver (VPC's controls are out-of-line offset to the right & leftmost vent is further away from the driver & off to the right). Does AA still sell those updated "modern" DPD style 914 AC set-ups with the rotary compressors, to add to our 914s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 14 2018, 09:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,827 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I agree as well, certainly a rigged up system on the 914 back then./
We do sell the modern systems with r134 and radial compressor. Install a bit better but still the front trunk rear compressor long ac lines under the rocker panel Beats however the 916, that has the compressor on the left behind the driver with the firewall cut and a fiberglass hump to let the compressor clear. THEN the ac lines were run down the center of the bottom of the floor pan with a ragged cover over them!!!! And BRUMOS did this!!!!!! Hopefully the folks making the electric compressor AC for the 911 will be able to come up with a system for the 914. Not having to run AC lines to the back and have the entire system in the front trunk would make for a very neat installation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) George (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
mepstein |
Sep 14 2018, 09:04 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,247 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hopefully the folks making the electric compressor AC for the 911 will be able to come up with a system for the 914. Not having to run AC lines to the back and have the entire system in the front trunk would make for a very neat installation. Our shop has done 3 of those units in 911’s and I’ve talked to Johnny about the 914 option. He has to make a different air box to fit so it’s in the works but his priority is 911’s. I’m not sure it will ever work for a four. The minimum alternator output is from a Carrera 3.2 or 964 3.6. If you have a 3.0 or smaller, you need to upgrade the alternator for a higher output one. Also the system is about $4K so it’s not a low budget item. We’ve talked about the compressor under the rear trunk above the right axle and the evaporator in the right rear fender, ahead of the wheel like the oil tank is mounted on the left side. That way you wouldn’t be running lines up and down the car. I told him I want the first one ready for a 914. |
Tom_T |
Sep 14 2018, 09:32 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I agree as well, certainly a rigged up system on the 914 back then./ We do sell the modern systems with r134 and radial compressor. Install a bit better but still the front trunk rear compressor long ac lines under the rocker panel Beats however the 916, that has the compressor on the left behind the driver with the firewall cut and a fiberglass hump to let the compressor clear. THEN the ac lines were run down the center of the bottom of the floor pan with a ragged cover over them!!!! And BRUMOS did this!!!!!! Thanx George H! I asked because the last time I looked for them on the AA site to refere someone to you/them, the old link was a dead end, & nothing came up on a website search with your new website. Please post links for them, so I can re-bookmark them. As I recall you had 2 versions, with either 1 or 2 condensors as the 2 options. Thanx! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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