I've been reading this with interest as I'd like to have A/C in my SAIC 2011 TF135. (new to the forum btw)
I can see that its 'best' to buy a car with A/C (an LE500), but I found a less than 5,000 miles car in showroom condition in rare colour I like, so A/C fell off the list....
However, its something I would like to add for long term use (in 2002-5 I had a TF 160 with A/C and it was really useful) and this article has generated a list of questions.
1. SAIC cars v MGR.. I see all the new parts are listed separately for SAIC cars, presumably this means they are somehow different? Has anyone any idea if ANY MGR parts can be substituted as a search suggests some things are not available new (wiring loom extensions, glove box variant, Steering column blank with bracket).
2. So options look to be putting together a SAIC kit new or obtaining a complete late TF MGR kit used from a breakers. Can I fit the complete MGR kit in my SAIC car?
3. Fitting. I don't have the time of the space to do this. It looks like it needs to be done by someone who has some knowledge of the car (if only to prevent something being messed up in my otherwise pristine car). Any suggestions - I'm in NW London.
4. The link to the 'guide' is dead. Is this still available?
Thanks!
Brendan
PS - here's my car.