anyone know where to get a/c done in socal?

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  • ethrtyiS
    R3V OG
    • May 2010
    • 8147

    #1

    anyone know where to get a/c done in socal?

    i know a lot of us don't have a/c in our cars. and its getting hotter, and it will only continue to get hotter as we start entering into summer. someone must know of a good reliable shop with reasonable prices. post up a place and any review you may have for it!

    '89 BMW 325is | '02 Mitsubishi Montero Limited | '2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax | 2007 BMW M5
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  • Robert
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2010
    • 3770

    #2
    I'm sure Chris from Castro's can hook it up , he always does !

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    • ethrtyiS
      R3V OG
      • May 2010
      • 8147

      #3
      Originally posted by Robert23
      I'm sure Chris from Castro's can hook it up , he always does !
      well he has been really busy every time i call.

      '89 BMW 325is | '02 Mitsubishi Montero Limited | '2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax | 2007 BMW M5
      my feedback thread

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      • supkev
        E30 Modder
        • Nov 2010
        • 912

        #4
        I will need it too I think I'm gonna see if my friend can hook it up.


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        • ///digitalme
          R3VLimited
          • Dec 2009
          • 2088

          #5
          How much do you guys think is a fair price to pay? I got quoted 250 at a shop a while ago

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          • MR 325
            Moderator
            • Oct 2003
            • 37825

            #6
            People don't understand A/C. If your system has no refrigerant, there is a reason. It's not something that gets "used up". To properly refurbish an A/C system the car should get a new compressor, expansion valve, and receiver drier. The whole system should also be flushed and finally charged with R134a.

            This being said, what does your car need done? Maybe I can help.
            BimmerHeads
            Classic BMW Specialists
            Santa Clarita, CA

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            • mcr_driver
              R3V Elite
              • Mar 2009
              • 4491

              #7
              was wondering how difficult is it to convert over from r12 to r134a? saw that kit on bma parts. any experiences with it?

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              • CircuitMonster
                Wrencher
                • Jul 2010
                • 271

                #8
                blah i had a/c and then one of the a/c hoses poped off and i loss all the compression and i need it done again. but i dont know if its r12 or was converted to r134a before i bought it =[

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                • MR 325
                  Moderator
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 37825

                  #9
                  Originally posted by mcr_driver
                  was wondering how difficult is it to convert over from r12 to r134a? saw that kit on bma parts. any experiences with it?
                  A "conversion kit" is as simple as adding fittings to the E30 A/C lines.
                  Originally posted by CircuitMonster
                  blah i had a/c and then one of the a/c hoses poped off and i loss all the compression and i need it done again. but i dont know if its r12 or was converted to r134a before i bought it =[
                  If it's been converted your fittings will have blue and red caps.
                  BimmerHeads
                  Classic BMW Specialists
                  Santa Clarita, CA

                  www.BimmerHeads.com

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                  • blackhawkimpact
                    R3VLimited
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 2415

                    #10
                    Originally posted by ///digitalme
                    How much do you guys think is a fair price to pay? I got quoted 250 at a shop a while ago
                    I got qouted $220 with custom AC lines and refilling the AC

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                    • mkcman17
                      R3V OG
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 8240

                      #11
                      Terry hooked it up for me. Not sure what he did, but my ac is now running on r134 and cold.
                      1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                      1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                      1974 2002tii / stock
                      2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                      • E30_(1st Musk)_
                        R3VLimited
                        • May 2009
                        • 2008

                        #12
                        Originally posted by mkcman17
                        Terry hooked it up for me. Not sure what he did, but my ac is now running on r134 and cold.
                        howmuch?
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                        • mkcman17
                          R3V OG
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 8240

                          #13
                          Pretty dang cheap, but it was off peak. Call/pm him
                          1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                          1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                          1974 2002tii / stock
                          2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                          • '89e30
                            Member
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 71

                            #14
                            who's terry? screen name please i need to do mine too cause its fucking hot :(

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                            • priapism
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Mar 2010
                              • 1182

                              #15
                              I need AC as well. Haven't touched the car since it got hot LOL
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                              -Sean : 91 Calypso 325i : Castro Motorsports SoCal Spec E30 #33

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