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bumppinKota · 06-13-2015, 12:36 AM

This is the only vehicle I have ever owned with ac. So I think it's amazing. Either way no trouble here

jawn · 06-13-2015, 01:50 AM

Yeah, the A/C in my car is pretty cold - definitely gets cold faster than my old MK6 GTI, which had its A/C condenser in a heat sandwich in front of the intercooler and radiator.

Ultramaroon · 06-13-2015, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

My A/C sucks as well, IMO. It blows cold air but never seems to be quite enough when sitting in traffic. If my windows were tinted I'm sure I'd think differently... Compared to other cars I've owned the A/C sucks, but it's enough to not be drenched in sweat.

The compressor doesn't work well at idle either. I hold it high when I'm stuck in traffic.

DocWalt · 06-13-2015, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

The compressor doesn't work well at idle either. I hold it high when I'm stuck in traffic.

Yeah I know. Was never an issue in any of my other cars that had A/C

Ultramaroon · 06-13-2015, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

Yeah I know. Was never an issue in any of my other cars that had A/C

I just figured it was because they spec'd a dinky little compressor to add lightness. It's so cuuuute.

retoocs · 06-13-2015, 11:17 AM

Do you have recirculate on?

stugray · 06-13-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

The compressor doesn't work well at idle either. I hold it high when I'm stuck in traffic.

Shall I re-ignite the argument where I got flamed for suggesting that you shouldn't sit with the AC on when stuck in traffic or it can overheat the car?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65485

Ultramaroon · 06-13-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stugray

Shall I re-ignite the argument where I got flamed for suggesting that you shouldn't sit with the AC on when stuck in traffic or it can overheat the car?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65485

At what ambient temp?

Champster · 06-13-2015, 05:54 PM

Its cold now. I think the ambient temp was too high that day and I didn't have circulation on.

Kincaid · 06-13-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Champster

Hey guys I'm new here.

Is it just me or the AC is not blowing enough cold air? did I mess something up? The AC switch is on, the fan is working fine, but its just not as cold as other cars like BMW.

I just got my car last week with 2-300 km and everything else is working fine.

yeah dude totally agree, turned on ac on the ride home the air is just cool, COOL not nearly enough to say its cold, this would be on my FRS

DocWalt · 06-13-2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stugray

Shall I re-ignite the argument where I got flamed for suggesting that you shouldn't sit with the AC on when stuck in traffic or it can overheat the car?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65485

There's a reason the fans turn on when using the A/C...

drm · 06-13-2015, 08:53 PM

In Phoenix, the A/C really struggles in summer (>105 degrees F) if stuck stop and go traffic. However, it's not too bad when the car is moving.

Definitely, the least effective A/C I have ever had in a new(ish) car. Good thing we didn't buy it for the A/C

Chad86 · 06-14-2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drm

In Phoenix, the A/C really struggles in summer (>105 degrees F) if stuck stop and go traffic. However, it's not too bad when the car is moving.

Definitely, the least effective A/C I have ever had in a new(ish) car. Good thing we didn't buy it for the A/C

I thought this was the case as well. The air is cold but not as COLD as it should be compared to other A/C systems. My Celica had much colder air conditioning. Oh well, the 86 is a much nicer car

Ultramaroon · 06-14-2015, 01:32 AM

My take on the A/C is that the whole system was spec'd so the individual components are the minimum size they could get away with for the size of the cabin. The condenser is really nice. When the car is cruising, with recirc on, it gets quite chilly. Idling or taking big stabs at the throttle while rollin' with my homies, not so much.

As a minimalist, I salute the HVAC crew in their choices. It's just right.

06-14-2015, 01:32 AM	#28
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,396 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,225 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1117 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	My take on the A/C is that the whole system was spec'd so the individual components are the minimum size they could get away with for the size of the cabin. The condenser is really nice. When the car is cruising, with recirc on, it gets quite chilly. Idling or taking big stabs at the throttle while rollin' with my homies, not so much. As a minimalist, I salute the HVAC crew in their choices. It's just right. __________________ service manuals

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bumppinKota Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: FRS!!! Location: Colorado Posts: 202 Thanks: 262 Thanked 65 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is the only vehicle I have ever owned with ac. So I think it's amazing. Either way no trouble here

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06-13-2015, 08:53 PM	#26
drm Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 16 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In Phoenix, the A/C really struggles in summer (>105 degrees F) if stuck stop and go traffic. However, it's not too bad when the car is moving. Definitely, the least effective A/C I have ever had in a new(ish) car. Good thing we didn't buy it for the A/C

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