Removing Air-conditioning

MX5-SP · Postby **MX5-SP** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:59 pm

...Just a general question (...mainly for SP owners).

Does anyone have any stats on performance increases if the a/c system is removed from the SP? the only time I ever use it is when I have the hard-top on (...which seems to be rare these days) or when it's raining (it IS a good de-fogger). But truth is I tend to run only because I have to...i.e. once a week for about 10 mins just to lubricate it.

...is it worth the trouble of de-installing the entire kit?

...any thoughts?

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:10 pm

Not worth the hassle and loss of comfort imo... While the a/c isn't running, the power loss wouldn't be too significant. If you're really chasing hard for the extra few kw, then sure, ditch it, but otherwise....

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:40 pm

MX5-SP wrote:...any thoughts?

Don't even think about it :shock:

Look Darbs, you've got too much time on your hands if you're thinking of stuff like this. :mrgreen:

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:47 pm

JBT wrote:
MX5-SP wrote:...any thoughts?

Don't even think about it

Look Darbs, you've got too much time on your hands if you're thinking of stuff like this.

totally!

i reckon the benefit would be so negligible that you could get twice as much benefit for a fraction of the cost / hassle by focusing on other areas for improvements.

unless you are a running a 100% track car, leave that aircon in there!

MX5-SP · Postby **MX5-SP** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:08 pm

ALRIGHT ALREADY!

...It sounds like a generally BAD idea (...but thanks for the comments). On the way back to the fridge for a quick top-up, I suddenly saw the illogic of the idea.

:roll:

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:25 pm

who was it ....someone gained RWkw when the turned on the Air con.....was that Charlie Brown? :lol:

AJ · Postby AJ » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:49 am

not just CB either stan.........won't say any more

AJ · Postby AJ » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:50 am

MX5-SP wrote:ALRIGHT ALREADY!

...It sounds like a generally BAD idea (...but thanks for the comments). On the way back to the fridge for a quick top-up, I suddenly saw the illogic of the idea.

beat an SP owner over the head with a 4x2 long enough & they eventually get the picture :roll:

ampz · Postby **ampz** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:49 am

If you take your ac belt off you should notice the additional power gain (if any).

The weight saving of the whole system is only around 10Kg...
(I could shed that weight if i donated my love handles :oops:

)

Keep it.