Air con

[sukhjeevan]

I have seen this unit as a possible alternative to the one supplied by the factory.

http://www.t7design.co.uk/index.php?main_page=prod...

Has anybody come across this product or alternatives to the factory supplied units. It seems like a good alternative as long as it fits.

[V8Dom]

not sure why those parts are all rusty in the 2nd photo??

[Novipec]

No rust... Copper

[Steve_D]

Looks a fair price but it does not come with any of the other bits you need for a system nor do they supply them.
First you need to find out what specification the Factory system is before you can compare.

Steve

[GTRCLIVE]

http://www.southernrods.com/a-c-and-heat-units-and...

There are few that have the Slimline units...
This comes with Compressor Condenser Liquid receiver, hoses and fitting can be bought from Pertek in the UK...

[GTRCLIVE]

http://www.classicautoair.com/classic-under-dash-a...

This company will build you a system, and you can choose from lots of Condenser sizes...

[ROWDYRENAULT]

Why, does the unit from the factory not work in the Mid Lands of England? It seems to work well in Southern California. Does it not fit? No mine fell into place and all the bits and pieces came with it. Lee

[sukhjeevan]

Just looking at alternatives before placing my order next month. I'm sure the factory kit does an excellent job. Just seems a little pricey compared to some of the alternatives. I guess I need to obtain the factory spec before comparing.

[ROWDYRENAULT]

Sir: I hope you didn't think that my post was aimed only at you. I myself and many others have fallen into the idea that we could save money by substituting parts from other suppliers besides the factory and save money. I think this is a fools errand, specifically if you are a first time builder. Let one little thing be wrong with the replaced part and watch all the savings fly out the door. Folks that have built an Ultima before, yes, maybe they will see some changes that will work. An example would be the brake lines. Here in the States where the government doesn't have a digital camera up our tail pipe during and forever after the build I would suggest doing your own hard-lines. In England that might be a bit more problematic. But my best input to anyone besides a very competent builder is do the car to the factory spec, then as time goes on and you see things that might be improved give it a shot. You will get the car finished quicker with a lot less frustration. Lee

[F.C.]

+1 as above, you'll save fk all and then have the headache of getting it to "fit". and then when it goes wrong and the company you bought it from are no longer..................
Stuff like this is best left factory, upgrade the condenser etc. If you want later.

[sukhjeevan]

Does anyone have the spec (including dimensions) for the factory supplied unit?