thinking of removing the aircon on my classic
29 August 2009, 01:12 PM
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thinking of removing the aircon on my classic
how many other people have done this,i will be removing all of the aircon system including the matrix/aircon rad in the heater box,will also blank over the switch on the dash,one thing i wanted to know is on uk non aircon cars they only have one rad fan on the passenger side,aircon cars have two,will the other still work when the aircon is removed or am i better off taking it off,
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29 August 2009, 01:31 PM
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More power (no pump to turn) and less weight to hazard a couple of guesses. Lets face it, how often do you need aircon in the UK? 
I have a uk turbo and it only has one fan. I would assume that providing one of your fans is the same as the UK spec then one would be enough!!
I have a uk turbo and it only has one fan. I would assume that providing one of your fans is the same as the UK spec then one would be enough!!
29 August 2009, 02:23 PM
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The weight of all the gubbins is surprising.
More space in the engine bay to put catch cans or relocate the header for example.
The ability to rotate the inlet manifold.
Cash reslae value of the whole package is up to £100, always handy.
More space in the engine bay to put catch cans or relocate the header for example.
The ability to rotate the inlet manifold.
Cash reslae value of the whole package is up to £100, always handy.
29 August 2009, 02:40 PM
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yer,only use the car as abit of a toy,for the above reasons really,want to remaove the lot tho if i'm going to do it so it looks like it never had it,not sure about the resale value of it as normally cant give it away,lol
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29 August 2009, 06:01 PM
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Its cheaper and probably easier to go on a diet, if yer wanna "lose" weight.Take the glass windows out an replace em wi perspex, your track times will be one twentyith of a second quicker.
29 August 2009, 07:55 PM
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30 August 2009, 06:54 AM
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use flapper wheels until eggshell effect is gone, then lighter and lighter wet n dry until final rub with v.v.v fine w,n,d paper using solvol autosol in the rubbing process, then buff
bit harsh,lol
30 August 2009, 04:51 PM
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I removed mine and gave it away. Looks tidy with only 1 belt and mounted my catch can where the pump was.
Makes the bay look alot emptier
Makes the bay look alot emptier
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30 August 2009, 05:12 PM
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going to keep it i think,as the gains are'nt enough to remove it,my friend who breaks subarus put all of the aircon bits in a pile and i did lift it,didnt think it was really that heavy
30 August 2009, 05:42 PM
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After having driven my car on a few journeys on really hot days, having not had aircon before, I wouldnt be without it. I also wouldnt buy another car that didnt have aircon as it makes a huge difference when you are stuck in the car in the boiling sun.
I always thought they only used a lot of power when they were actually running ? so when its off, your power would be the same. I certainly havent noticed any real difference though with it on or off !
Also, as it was so expensive originally ( was around £1000 as an optional extra IIRC ) then it is a good selling point when you get rid of the car.
You could save the same weight by taking out the spare wheel.
I always thought they only used a lot of power when they were actually running ? so when its off, your power would be the same. I certainly havent noticed any real difference though with it on or off !
Also, as it was so expensive originally ( was around £1000 as an optional extra IIRC ) then it is a good selling point when you get rid of the car.
You could save the same weight by taking out the spare wheel.
30 August 2009, 09:25 PM
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on a 2nd read it does come across a bit like that, sorry
What I meant, and failed, was that you'd get a bigger improvement by having some driver training. I've said before and will keep saying that a driver training day is worth £500 of engine/suspension mods.
Hope that's a bit clearer
What I meant, and failed, was that you'd get a bigger improvement by having some driver training. I've said before and will keep saying that a driver training day is worth £500 of engine/suspension mods.
Hope that's a bit clearer