68 plus2 air conditioning

[brian wilson]

Hello from Australia,

Has anyone fitted air-con to an Elan Plus2 ?

Is a boot mounted unit available that uses a compressor driven by an
electric motor.

Power is no problem as my obssession has now almost cost $60,000 to restore
with fuel injection modified Webbers and massive strengthening of body with
kevlar foam.

Brian Wilson

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[brian wilson]

I cannot believe with all those clever people out there, no one has fitted air-con to an Elan.

Also surely someone has heard of an electric (12 volt ) compressor for an auto.

Brian Wilson
[email protected]

[brian wilson]

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Cocking [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, 16 July 1999 11:08
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [lotuselan] Plus 2 airconditioning


Thank goodness for Jeff !

I will keep you informed of my progress

Brian

From: "Jeff Cocking" <[email protected]>

Hi Brian,
I have never seen air in an Elan, but it was very common in the US for
Europa's to have air. The biggest problem is it creates additional stress
on the waterpump. The comments are waterpump replacements every other year
for cars driven 3 to 4 thousand miles a year. The compressor is mounted on
the left side of the engine, where the alternator is located. The belt
includes the crankshaft pulley, water pump and compressor.

Electric compressors. Try http://www.sanden.com, they list one on the home
page. You will probably have to email them for info. If you decide to buy,
and need help, let me know, they are located about 10 miles from where I
live.

Hope this helps.

jeff








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[paul_adamson]

We used Saden commpressors in the house heating / cooling / ventilation system.
Not having mains electricity and having a low voltage storage rack we run them off a 24V->110V switch mode. It is also possibe to get 12->110V switch modes with high effeciency.
Mine have run for 2 years trouble free.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: A. Sta. Maria [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, 17 July 1999 9:33
To: [email protected]
Cc: Erik V. Berg
Subject: Re: [lotuselan] split fenders
<snip>
Brian Wilson
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PS Jeff,

Sanden state their compressors start at 90 odd volts and are for
electric/hybrid cars, so back to square one!!



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Brian Wilson <[email protected]> on 19/07/99 05:02:32
Please respond to lotuselan <[email protected]> @ SMTP
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cc:
Subject: RE: [lotuselan] split fenders
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From: Brian Wilson <[email protected]>



-----Original Message-----
From: A. Sta. Maria [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, 17 July 1999 9:33
To: [email protected]
Cc: Erik V. Berg
Subject: Re: [lotuselan] split fenders

Talking of aerodynamic aids has anyone got a Plus 2 with the original
fairing sheets that were fitted underneath around the front and rear
suspension.

I want to try and replicate them for my restoration

Evidently at the first service or before they were removed for various
reasons

Brian Wilson
[email protected]

PS Jeff,

Sanden state their compressors start at 90 odd volts and are for
electric/hybrid cars, so back to square one!!




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[davidcroft]

There was a Plus 2 130 advertised in (I think) the February edition of
'Classic and Sportscar' (or was it 'Classic Car' in April...) From
memory it was white and described as one of the last ever made, and it
had air-con.

It was a small trade ad in the classified section, so if you are really
keen you could probably get hold of the back issue, find the dealer and
trace the car that way...

Good luck


David
71' Plus 2S