The only debate would be connotation vs denotation.
The Factory books call it "New Heater" and the euphemism is "Euro heater." The thing is that the better heat comes with a price....more weight and complexity. Add to that a difficuly in sourcing replacement parts.
I would swear that Porsche designed the 356 in great mild weather, forgetting the basic creature comforts, as both heating and cooling are minimal. Gasoline heaters and turn-in vent windows on doors were 356 after-thoughts and the hot air was carry-over VW thinking. "Iff du bist kalt....dress mehr varmly!"
Thus, we Speedster drivers rarely erected the top and dressed in cold weather as if we were going skiing when merely going to the store for bread or milk and eggs. Same as winter motorcycle riding.
John, do you have the info on your car as to where it was first delivered? I.e., was it a delivery to a 'cold' country? It would be fun to know if that heater system could have been ordered for US delivery. (Yeah, I could look that up if I had more time.)
Bruce
The Factory books call it "New Heater" and the euphemism is "Euro heater." The thing is that the better heat comes with a price....more weight and complexity. Add to that a difficuly in sourcing replacement parts.
I would swear that Porsche designed the 356 in great mild weather, forgetting the basic creature comforts, as both heating and cooling are minimal. Gasoline heaters and turn-in vent windows on doors were 356 after-thoughts and the hot air was carry-over VW thinking. "Iff du bist kalt....dress mehr varmly!"
Thus, we Speedster drivers rarely erected the top and dressed in cold weather as if we were going skiing when merely going to the store for bread or milk and eggs. Same as winter motorcycle riding.
John, do you have the info on your car as to where it was first delivered? I.e., was it a delivery to a 'cold' country? It would be fun to know if that heater system could have been ordered for US delivery. (Yeah, I could look that up if I had more time.)
Bruce
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