Am I the only person...
Originally Posted by Ichigo
My AC turns on now when I have it set to OFF, it will stay off for awhile then the AC light will come on again, really annoying
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Originally Posted by drivenCSZ
my comment about "killing the fun of the car" has nothing to do with the performance difference or lack there of.
I just like the breeze in my face and the sounds of the car
we dont get the heat quite as bad in PA as some others, but it does get quite hot/humid in the summer.
I just like the breeze in my face and the sounds of the car
we dont get the heat quite as bad in PA as some others, but it does get quite hot/humid in the summer.
. I might be wrong...oh well.
Originally Posted by drivenCSZ
the only time i use AC is when i have a passenger and its really hot out. I don't feel like having them complain.
if its just me, both windows are ALWAYS down. I can't stand driving windows up, it kills the fun of the car IMO. Id rather sweat my ***** off.
if its just me, both windows are ALWAYS down. I can't stand driving windows up, it kills the fun of the car IMO. Id rather sweat my ***** off.
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Originally Posted by aDDandrew
The only time I have the AC on is when my girlfriend is in the car, she doesn't like the heat very much lol.
Same here... If it gets too hot I'll turn the AC on keeping the windows down of course! The only time I put the windows up is when it's too cold or raining.
Originally Posted by aDDandrew
I do not recall saying anything about getting better gas mileage. All I said was if there was any difference in the performance or that it was just my head. But I will try driving with the windows up and the AC on and see how that goes...
One of the things I hate about track days is the requirement that you keep the windows down. Once you get past about 60mph, you literally get beat to death by the air pressure from the open windows. And that with a helmet on too.
Originally Posted by Thanh386
I prefer driving with the window down over A/C, unless it's super humid outside.
I would never ride with the windows up and sweat on my leather, you must be crazy.
Originally Posted by drivenCSZ
the only time i use AC is when i have a passenger and its really hot out. I don't feel like having them complain.
if its just me, both windows are ALWAYS down. I can't stand driving windows up, it kills the fun of the car IMO. Id rather sweat my ***** off.
if its just me, both windows are ALWAYS down. I can't stand driving windows up, it kills the fun of the car IMO. Id rather sweat my ***** off.
Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Obviously you didn't see the Mythbuster episode about A/C vs windows down. The short answer is this - no, you don't get better gas mileage with the windows down and the A/C off. You get the best mileage with the windows up, regardless of the A/C on or off. The windows down is increased drag -- if you want better performance, roll the windows up and enjoy the A/C.
No, come down to Louisiana for the real test. About two weeks ago I had to start using the A/C as the temp got up into the 90's with 75% humidity. You can't drive fast enough to keep cool in those conditions.
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yea hot day here in miami you can be doin 100 and it just feels like a furnace blowing in your face
Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
No, come down to Louisiana for the real test. About two weeks ago I had to start using the A/C as the temp got up into the 90's with 75% humidity. You can't drive fast enough to keep cool in those conditions.
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From: Boise, ID
I would say on the street windows down a/c off (no drag)
on the freeway windows up a/c on
It seems when i am driving around town it is WAY more responsive from a stop with the a/c off but at higher speeds it is the opposite.
on the freeway windows up a/c on
It seems when i am driving around town it is WAY more responsive from a stop with the a/c off but at higher speeds it is the opposite.
Originally Posted by aDDandrew
The only time I have the AC on is when my girlfriend is in the car, she doesn't like the heat very much lol.
not 1 girl i ve met likes windows down or heat, it messes up their hair. lol
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From: AZ
I'm the same way...2 days ago was the first time I've used my AC since last year. I'm in AZ. Its like 115 degrees. I try not to use it but sometimes I give in, it just hurts its so hot haha. Pretty soon I'll always be using it till summers over.
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From: san diego
Though I live in San Diego where it's not too extremely hot, I go windows down on the street and windows up on the freeway and MAYBE turn the fan on low. I have a drivers tan (left forearm) also. The only time I turn the AC on is when I'm with my gf, I'd like her to have a comfortable ride. Other than that, vroom vroom windows down baby.
