has anyone installed a/c on s1

[ALKISPAN]

has anyone installed a/c on s1 , local dealer says it is possible , havent talked with anyone who did it

help

[hungryjim]

I dont think it can be installed on the S1

[smeagol]

As usual HungryJIm has got it wrong. Aircon can be fitted on the S1 it wasn't an option in Europe but was available in places like Malaysia.

Also the Exige can have air-con fitted and I believe there is very little differerence between the cars that would prohibit the air-con being fitted. Its probably this unit that the dealer is thinking of installing.

>> Edited by smeagol on Saturday 17th August 13:31

[ALKISPAN]

thank you for your answer - athens is extremely hot summertime

[hungryjim]

smeagol for once you told me something i dident know.

APPLAUSE

Never really been interested or been to Malasia.

>> Edited by hungryjim on Saturday 17th August 23:52

[edgar]

All Elises in Hong Kong are fitted with air-con bar two S1's. They are from Hethel and not Malaysia.

Unfortunately, the system is not efficient in the heat of summer here and is totally useless once stuck in a traffic jam.

It also causes further problems in overheating besides power sap.Interesting enough, one of "solutions" is to remove the thermostat and run the coolant through the radiator which causes car to take ages to warm up. It still overheats but a bit later.

The aircon compressor takes the place of the alternator which in turn is raised to the cylinder head bang next to the exhaust manifold. You then have regular alternator failure because of the heat and vibration.

I subsequently removed the aircon system and remount the alternator to standard position for engine, exhaust manifold upgrade.

If you haven't got aircon, my thought is not to bother. Bring a shower cape with you for quick showers and drive topless all the time.

[ALKISPAN]

well that was the kind of information i was looking for, thank you very much

[ALKISPAN]

The system that the dealer suggests is the s2 one

[FastSpider]

My S1 is one of the last made, and was bought through Germany - it has A/C and is LHD as well. Since the engine was removed to make way for a Honda VTEC we didn't get around to sorting out the A/C compressor yet. There isn't much room for it but I'm told its possible... meanwhile I get hot (but then I'm in California so shouldn't complain :-)

[Dr Bob]

What dealer is this and have they quoted you a price, or anyone who has had this (the s2 kit) already done?

I miss aircon, and my 'lis is my daily drive, so a consideration.

Cheers

[Gargamel]

next it will be a thread on after market cup holders

[ALKISPAN]

the dealer is the official lotus dealer (the cost is around 1850 pounds )- and i actually havent met anyone who actually did it,
i was put off thaw by edgar's response (thanx again edgar) oh and gargamel i am sure you havent driven in athens summertime ( monring that is of course)