A/C Shifts off when accelerating hard? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

fistpoint · 06-17-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eifer

that's normal? I wish my acura did that. If I need to accel hard, I usually shut it off

Many Acuras did do that, and if I'm not mistaken there was a TSB about it too.

07stealth350z · 06-18-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eriktherod

Haha, I didn't notice until you said something...

Also, I believe the G35/37 and Z do this as well so you get all your horses moving you, less lost to comfort.

My Z never does this. Maybe the 370Z has it?

eriktherod · 06-18-2012, 12:39 AM

Maybe! I'm fairly sure the G-series do it though!

Razz · 06-18-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by brillo

My RX8 does that too

Really?

I didn't know that.

eifer · 06-18-2012, 02:00 AM

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

bestwheelbase · 06-18-2012, 02:02 AM

Yep, this is standard function on every modern car that I've ever driven.

GenkiElite · 06-18-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 07stealth350z

My Z never does this. Maybe the 370Z has it?

Really? My old 02 Spec V did. I figured all Nissans did.

tripjammer · 06-18-2012, 02:32 AM

My 350Z does not do this...

fistpoint · 06-18-2012, 02:43 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, 07:02 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, 07:57 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, 08:03 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, 09:00 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, 10:45 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.

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eifer Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm, I'll test it and see if my Acura does in fact do it.

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brillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 506 Thanks: 18 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 10 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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