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Old 16 March 2008, 11:42 PM
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On a model that dsnt have a/c... like aftermarket or something.....

if so, for how much can i get it installed???

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Old 16 March 2008, 11:46 PM
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You can buy all the parts from a car thats being broken, same year would be best
Old 16 March 2008, 11:58 PM
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how about fitting ??? easy peasy?? i mean not a FORTUNE to get it done???
Old 17 March 2008, 12:17 AM
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DIY if you need to save the pennies, plenty of hard work stripping the dash out.... try a breakers for cost of parts, then fit, and pay for re-gassing.

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Old 17 March 2008, 12:21 AM
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why are you thinking of a/c we have no summer? and it's a drain on your mpg and performance. I could understand it if you lived in spain .
Old 17 March 2008, 12:33 AM
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It gets HOT in summer down here dont it???
Old 17 March 2008, 12:44 AM
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Yes. But not hot enough to modify a car from non a/c to a/c. Sorry I was taking the p!ss about the question. They usually fit the a/c as standard when they build the cars. Not sure where the condenser or compressor is mounted on your car but it would mean taking everything apart to fit plumbing pipework where it should have been. It's up to you mate but I wouldn't fancy it. Forgot to mention taking the dash of as well.
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looks a big job... would rather leave it now lol.... i had no idea what needs to be done.

i thought the layout of both a/c and non a/c cars were the same, except the a/c bit of course....

I find summer quite hot down here, and most of the time i drive in the traffic of central london - which adds up to more heat lol
Old 17 March 2008, 09:06 AM
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When I was looking to buy my car I didnt even consider A/C but having used it now I wouldnt want to drive in the summer without it - makes a big difference on the motorway when you can shut the windows so dont get all the noise and cruise along nicely chilled.

Personally wouldnt bother trying to fit it to your car as it would probably be cheaper to sell the car and buy another with it already fitted as it doesnt add anything to the second hand value, even though it was a £1200 !!! option new.
Old 17 March 2008, 12:41 PM
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you can get new kits fitted to them still for around the 1200 mark and usually takes upto a couple of days max to get it fitted

try this company below and speak to sam, they are the best at this kind of thing in the uk

Alpinair Vehicle Air Conditioning
Old 17 March 2008, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby2!
you can get new kits fitted to them still for around the 1200 mark and usually takes upto a couple of days max to get it fitted

try this company below and speak to sam, they are the best at this kind of thing in the uk

Alpinair Vehicle Air Conditioning
I had it fitted to my00 last april - got it done by my local subaru garage by the same company that fitted them as an optional extra back when the classics were being sold new (coldair or something similar).

It was all original parts & took most of the day to fit.

Cost roughly £1200 to have done - one of the best things I did to the car and I dont regret it one bit.
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Seriosly NOT worth the agro.. Better to just buy another car with A/C..
Old 17 March 2008, 04:07 PM
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I have the all parts for a/c PM me if you want them
Old 17 March 2008, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by [Davey]
Seriosly NOT worth the agro.. Better to just buy another car with A/C..
Depends how much you like your current car, how much you want AC and how much cash you have.

For me it made sense at the time.
Old 17 March 2008, 05:31 PM
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Just open the window.
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Just open the window.
i'l get more heat coming in
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