Air Conditioning Qs
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Air Conditioning Qs
I have a 92 Civic Si which has AC installed. Im having some problems with my car right now and need to extra cash. I have a friend that is interested in buying the AC unit. I have a few questions....
1) how much does a used AC unit cost?
2) How much, if any, power will I gain?
3) How much wieght will I get rid of?
4) Is it worth it? I havent really used the AC because I like to have the windows and sun roof open. I'm also moving to Seattle where it rains all the time.
All comments and answers are appreciated.
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1) how much does a used AC unit cost?
2) How much, if any, power will I gain?
3) How much wieght will I get rid of?
4) Is it worth it? I havent really used the AC because I like to have the windows and sun roof open. I'm also moving to Seattle where it rains all the time.
All comments and answers are appreciated.
Thanks y'all
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Re: Air Conditioning Qs (civicatuofw)
1) how much does a used AC unit cost?
Usually $100-$200
2) How much, if any, power will I gain?
nothing since there is negligible parasitic drag when the a/c system is off. Who races with the a/c on anyway?
3) How much wieght will I get rid of?
about 25 lbs. The heaviest part is the compressor. The rest is primarily made of plastic and aluminum.
4) Is it worth it? I havent really used the AC because I like to have the windows and sun roof open. I'm also moving to Seattle where it rains all the time.
I live in Seattle and A/C is nice in the summer but not necessary. Sounds like you don't mind getting rid of it since you like the windows down anyway. If you are **** and want to get every ounce off the car for the pseudo racing effect, go ahead. If you want to be practical, keep it on the car.
Usually $100-$200
2) How much, if any, power will I gain?
nothing since there is negligible parasitic drag when the a/c system is off. Who races with the a/c on anyway?
3) How much wieght will I get rid of?
about 25 lbs. The heaviest part is the compressor. The rest is primarily made of plastic and aluminum.
4) Is it worth it? I havent really used the AC because I like to have the windows and sun roof open. I'm also moving to Seattle where it rains all the time.
I live in Seattle and A/C is nice in the summer but not necessary. Sounds like you don't mind getting rid of it since you like the windows down anyway. If you are **** and want to get every ounce off the car for the pseudo racing effect, go ahead. If you want to be practical, keep it on the car.
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Re: Air Conditioning Qs (markpaco)
Don't forget about de-fogging your windows. AC helps tremendously when it's raining and you have your windows closed and you can't see chit.
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Re: Air Conditioning Qs (Mike P.)
Don't forget about de-fogging your windows. AC helps tremendously when it's raining and you have your windows closed and you can't see chit.
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Re: Air Conditioning Qs (hybridcivic93cx)
does anybody know if an A/C system from a 2000 or 2001 integra will bolt right into my 92 civic hatchback ...thanks
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