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Jul 16, 2007 | 09:19 AM

#81

SpeedRcr

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Originally Posted by Thanh386

I prefer driving with the window down over A/C, unless it's super humid outside. Plus it kills my MPG.

You dont gain any mpg driving with the windows down, you create more drag

Jul 16, 2007 | 09:21 AM

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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.

Don't believe everything you see on that show. Sometimes they doctor their statistics to mislead viewers.

Jul 16, 2007 | 09:35 AM

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350Zenophile

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Originally Posted by Jabdo233

Don't believe everything you see on that show. Sometimes they doctor their statistics to mislead viewers.

Proof?

Jul 16, 2007 | 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedRcr

You dont gain any mpg driving with the windows down, you create more drag

which decreases fuel efficiency lol. What an idiot!!!

Jul 16, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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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.

That's funny, cause I do the same thing, I prefer lower my windows to save gas, also in case any rejects look down on Z then I can give him a BEEEEACH Slap... 45/90/45 back hand..

Jul 16, 2007 | 05:46 PM

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turn off A/C and drive faster while your ***** sweat like there is no tomorrow!!

Last edited by andrew538; Jul 16, 2007 at 05:51 PM.

Jul 16, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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fr0ng

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Ahh...a thread full of true ricers who have no idea how cars work. I love it.

Jul 16, 2007 | 05:54 PM

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I can't stand driving with the windows up. It's humid as hell here so I drive with them down, AC on.

Jul 17, 2007 | 07:00 AM

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Wheelman

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Originally Posted by aDDandrew

that does not turn his AC on when it is 93+ outside, sweating my a** off, just because of the performance difference? I don't know if it's just my mind playing tricks on me but the car runs better IMO when the AC is not on. So I sacrifice my comfort for the Z lol, sad aint it? I am what you call a person who cares too much about his car

I don't know where you live, but right now its about 95 and humid as hell here on a regular basis, the "feels like" temp is around 105 or so on some days, so when I leave work, my a/c is on full blast

Jul 17, 2007 | 11:40 AM

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AREITU

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It's usually 90+ around 8:30 in the morning when I'm on my way to work.

No way I'm driving with the AC off.

Jul 18, 2007 | 06:58 AM

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It's 97 degrees in Miami @ 11 am... If i had to store another tank of gas in the rear just to keep the Ac on, i would. Otherwise i'd need to be rinsed out when i got into the office.