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fistpoint · 06-18-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eifer

Hmm, I'll test it and see if my Acura does in fact do it.

For the RSX it was a problem issue, not a feature:

http://www.automd.com/tsb/bulletin_b159119/

brillo · 06-18-2012, 05:02 PM

the RX8 does it for both power and to not damage the A/C compressor due to the high revving nature of the engine (9,000rpm redline).

ft86fanatic76 · 06-18-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by djliquidsteele

Just something I noticed and wondering if something is wrong with my car, or if it is a design perk. When I accelerate to redline, the A/C starts blowing warmer air. When I let off the gas, it starts blowing cold air again. So has Subaru actually designed this car to shut off the A/C compressor under hard acceleration to give us more horsepower and then kick back in when you ease up on it?

Thanks

Um, how do I edit the title? Mistype. LOL

you do realize that the A/C consumes alot of power... Fvck A/C, windows down crew FTW

Sonex51 · 06-18-2012, 06:03 PM

Every car I have owned shut the AC compressor off at WOT.
This is normal.
If you're flooring it, you obviously need the power to accelerate and not to cool off.

Bristecom · 06-18-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ft86fanatic76

you do realize that the A/C consumes alot of power... Fvck A/C, windows down crew FTW

A/C is still useful when it's raining and/or the windows are fogging.

And my Eclipse does not shut off the A/C as far as I know. I didn't realize newer cars did this. I don't recall it shutting off in the Evo either but I very rarely use it so IDK.

Stryker Trailwood · 06-18-2012, 08:45 PM

I don't notice this on any of the cars I own now or otherwise drive occasionally, especially here with texas summers.

one day I test drove a camaro and a challenger, definitely didn't notice either do this, i remember because i test drove a mustang the same day and when we floored it, it was noticeable that the A/C had shut off, we did not like this feature, tbh.
If i really want to go as quick as i can, I wouldn't have the A/C on to begin with.

uspspro · 06-18-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ft86fanatic76

you do realize that the A/C consumes alot of power... Fvck A/C, windows down crew FTW

so does the added drag from the windows being down.

civicdrivr · 06-18-2012, 11:24 PM

I liked the old thread title better....

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Stryker Trailwood Scion Guy Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2 Scions and a Harley Location: Texas Posts: 90 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't notice this on any of the cars I own now or otherwise drive occasionally, especially here with texas summers. one day I test drove a camaro and a challenger, definitely didn't notice either do this, i remember because i test drove a mustang the same day and when we floored it, it was noticeable that the A/C had shut off, we did not like this feature, tbh. If i really want to go as quick as i can, I wouldn't have the A/C on to begin with. __________________ 2006 Supercharged Nautical Blue Metallic Scion tC • 2010 Black Currant Metallic Scion xD 2009 Red Hot Sunglo Harley-Davidson Sportster • 2008 Nautical Blue Metallic Scion xB

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brillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 204 Thanks: 9 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the RX8 does it for both power and to not damage the A/C compressor due to the high revving nature of the engine (9,000rpm redline).

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