In a message dated 9/6/02 12:46:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
Helmut.Zeidler@NOKIA.COM writes:

<< I was told that the pipe on the right
 door is an external AC sold in US. I
 never heard about it, does anyone
 know details? Is it available somewhere? >>

Helmut,

That is not really a true AC. It is commonly called a swamp cooler. There are
wetpads in the interior which needs water. Air is rammed into the assembly as
you drive. The evaporation of water is what makes the cooling effect. It is
only truly effective in dry climates. Useless where the humidity is high.

BenT
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