After Market Air Con in a 350i
Discussion
What do you think the chances are of getting this to fit in a wedge?
https://www.carbuilder.com/products/universal-air-...
https://www.carbuilder.com/products/universal-air-...
I suppose it depends where you want to fit it!
I've just installed aftermarket air con on my Chimaera, and a must-have requirement for me was to fit it somewhere inside the dash so it's hidden. Some people have installed units in the boot or the flat area behind the seats, but I didn't want to do this. I looked into this very unit but it wasn't the right shape to fit behind my dash.
Andrew.
I've just installed aftermarket air con on my Chimaera, and a must-have requirement for me was to fit it somewhere inside the dash so it's hidden. Some people have installed units in the boot or the flat area behind the seats, but I didn't want to do this. I looked into this very unit but it wasn't the right shape to fit behind my dash.
Andrew.
andrew_r said:
I suppose it depends where you want to fit it!
I've just installed aftermarket air con on my Chimaera, and a must-have requirement for me was to fit it somewhere inside the dash so it's hidden. Some people have installed units in the boot or the flat area behind the seats, but I didn't want to do this. I looked into this very unit but it wasn't the right shape to fit behind my dash.
Andrew.
What unit did you use in the end? Was it a difficult job? I am keen for it to be 'seemless' too but it won't be easy!!I've just installed aftermarket air con on my Chimaera, and a must-have requirement for me was to fit it somewhere inside the dash so it's hidden. Some people have installed units in the boot or the flat area behind the seats, but I didn't want to do this. I looked into this very unit but it wasn't the right shape to fit behind my dash.
Andrew.
This guy has butchered a 350i.
He (I say he) has installed AC / heater? perhaps you could drop him a comment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ6gNBbt0zg&li...
He (I say he) has installed AC / heater? perhaps you could drop him a comment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ6gNBbt0zg&li...
My aim was to fit the biggest and most powerful unit possible inside the dash, I went with the Siroco Austral Performer (aircon only, got rid of heating - but a dual unit is available too): https://www.t7design.co.uk/siroco-7kw-austral-perf...
Here’s my thread on my install. I’m further along but haven’t updated the thread yet; it’s all in now and just need to install the condenser and drier in the engine bay: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I’ve enjoyed the process but it’s been really hard work as space is very limited inside the TVR dash. I didn’t want to replicate the original Chimaera system as the ducting and vent locations are poorly chosen and the pipework leaky, which is why I took the opportunity to redesign the dash layout and use modern components.
It’s not a cheap project, but for me it’s been worth the cost and hassle!
Andrew.
Here’s my thread on my install. I’m further along but haven’t updated the thread yet; it’s all in now and just need to install the condenser and drier in the engine bay: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I’ve enjoyed the process but it’s been really hard work as space is very limited inside the TVR dash. I didn’t want to replicate the original Chimaera system as the ducting and vent locations are poorly chosen and the pipework leaky, which is why I took the opportunity to redesign the dash layout and use modern components.
It’s not a cheap project, but for me it’s been worth the cost and hassle!
Andrew.
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