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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:55 pm Post subject: Vintage Air latest digital Gen IV installed |
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We just installed the latest Vintage Air Digital Gen VI into a Vanagon.
Glove box completely usable still
The new system AC and Heater are smaller than the original heater system. Bower output seems more though..
_________________ '90 Syncro Westy 1.8T with 180hp 174 torque, CA safe!
http://H2oVanagon.com
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=217285
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vw7266 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 3038 Location: the point, ohio
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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got any more pics? price? whats needed to do this install? Does it use the stock compressor? |
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tschroeder0 Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2008 Posts: 2096 Location: Boulder CO
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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Cool, cost? |
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Crankey Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2658
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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vw7266 wrote: |
got any more pics? price? whats needed to do this install? Does it use the stock compressor? |
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purplepeopleeater Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005 Posts: 3117 Location: E. Washington
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Crankey wrote: |
vw7266 wrote: |
got any more pics? price? whats needed to do this install? Does it use the stock compressor? |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Love the unit, hate the controls......that has nothing to do with SAH or the installation in a Vanagon, just sayin'.
Nice job Guys
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Crankey Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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insyncro wrote: |
Love the unit, hate the controls......that has nothing to do with SAH or the installation in a Vanagon, just sayin'.
Nice job Guys |
the look of the controls or the function ? they don't look quite right in the van dash. |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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They dont match the look of the van interior....a Nova or classic muscle car sure.
Not my fav look is all. |
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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I put one of those in a 55 Chevy. Excellent quality. They have different controls available. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
'89 Vanagon Bluestar/Country Homes 1.8T & .77 4th
'74 Jeep CJ5 |
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WLD*WSTY Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2009 Posts: 438 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage Air latest digital Gen VI installed |
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Beetsport wrote: |
We just installed the latest Vintage Air Digital Gen VI into a Vanagon. |
I can't find a Gen VI on their site. Could it be a Gen IV? If not, do you have a link? _________________ '82 SyncroWesty, the first ever conversion.'06 Subaru 2.5L |
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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Did a hit and run this morning posting...
Vintage Air can sell a compressor with their kit. Our lucky customer has a 1.8T engine conversion so the compressor is from the engine.
Probably can use the boxer compressor. Or at least a new/rebuilt unit if your existing compressor is tired.
The cost will vary on compressor need and vent options.
There are several different dash controls and also many different vents available to choose from. I liked using the horizontal slider because it matched the original sliding levers. The chrome though, not so much.
Very simple system to use. The top lever is blower and is a variable. There is not a "switch" type fan speed feeling. All levers slide like butter
_________________ '90 Syncro Westy 1.8T with 180hp 174 torque, CA safe!
http://H2oVanagon.com
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kuleinc Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2007 Posts: 1604 Location: East Bay Area, California
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WLD*WSTY Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2009 Posts: 438 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Didn't that big plate sticking up in the center interfere with the dash? Maybe the camera angle makes it appear so tall... _________________ '82 SyncroWesty, the first ever conversion.'06 Subaru 2.5L |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:36 am Post subject: |
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Looks sorta kinda like what SmallCar did.
http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=news.view&news_id=16#16
I do no dig that big black plate with screws you can see.
The radio mounting also, in both cases, does not give me a warm fuzzy.
I guess it is a compromise and you get cold air in the front which is what you want....in addition to heat.
I have to deal with this myself sooner than later.
I know the Behr setup(s) I have horded work, but not as good as something like this.
Compromise..... _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently) |
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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:09 am Post subject: |
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The mounting brackets had to be fabricated from that the kit supplied. The digital system allows you to direct your air between modes easy and instant.
I used existing vent tubing where it could be used. Defrost side and face vents have old
I'm not happy with the stereo location and may need to be changed. Having front A/C - heat with this dash stereo mod would be nice
_________________ '90 Syncro Westy 1.8T with 180hp 174 torque, CA safe!
http://H2oVanagon.com
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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:12 am Post subject: Re: Vintage Air latest digital Gen VI installed |
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WLD*WSTY wrote: |
Beetsport wrote: |
We just installed the latest Vintage Air Digital Gen VI into a Vanagon. |
I can't find a Gen VI on their site. Could it be a Gen IV? If not, do you have a link? |
Sorry Gen IV.. _________________ '90 Syncro Westy 1.8T with 180hp 174 torque, CA safe!
http://H2oVanagon.com
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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2753 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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This system looks so nice I might have to sell the behr in-dash unit I have sitting in the garage. What is the story on that dash with the double din opening? Is there a thread on it anywhere?
Thanks,
Hans _________________ '79 triple white convertible bug
'84 sunroof vanagon
'85 weekender |
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Beetsport Samba Member
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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2753 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link on the dash, I feel inspired to try this. I'm thinking that the sterio could stay in the stock (and possibly be enlarged) location and the old lever control opening could be utilized as a vent location.
How does the Gen IV handle the fresh air opening? Is it blocked off or reduced in size?
Hans _________________ '79 triple white convertible bug
'84 sunroof vanagon
'85 weekender |
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