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05-02-2017, 04:52 PM | #15 |
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Yep, theres the problem. Compressor runs off the engine and relies on airflow created by movement of your car. No movement = no airflow = hotter compressor = less cooling inside.
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I get that's how AC systems work. I'm just comparing two vehicles in exactly the same conditions (my commute hasn't changed in 5 years, and neither has Texas heat), and seeing two different results. I mean, if the 86's AC just isn't as good as a more "comfort-focused" vehicle, I can live with that. I just want to be sure it's not faulty.
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Yea, the refrigerant never comes in direct contact with air, but the condenser has to be cooled somehow. If the heat never escapes, the system just keeps getting less and less efficient at cooling. |
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Every passenger I've had comments that the AC in my BRZ is freezing cold, even on the hottest of NYC days. I also tend to drive above 3k RPM even in the city. |
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Not to be this guy.. but are you large in stature?
my AC gets unbearably cold.. even at the lowest fan setting. |
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If you put your car in your garage on a hot day (the car is not moving) and run the engine and A/C, it will still cool...... DAMMMNNNNNN ....... I've been hanging with ol @Tcoat for too long ....... humfrz |
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I've had mine since 2014 through stints in Louisiana, Texas and now Florida. I have never had a problem with the A/C, even in the horrible traffic in shithole Houston in August.
HOWEVER, I have Llumar ceramic window tint and the OEM shade I usually put in the windshield whenever I'm going to be out of the car more than a few minutes. The UV and infrared blocking properties of the film made a significant, noticeable difference in comfort inside the car. The shade keeps the dash and steering wheel from heating up while it's parked and protects them from UV damage we've seen on some of these cars. Cooling the volume of air inside the cabin is only half the battle. |
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......and @Tcoat isn't even usually right ...... just ask mrs Tcoat ...... humfrz Besides carbon monoxide isn't all that bad for you ....... as a kid, I spent countless hours on a tractor that the muffler had long since rusted away ..... and you can see how I turned out, so ....... |
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It does great once I get moving. The compressor doesn't really keep up with the evaporator below 2K RPM
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Heat is removed at the condenser which is downstream of the compressor. Hum is correct in saying the fan removes the heat at that point. You are also correct though since a moving car sheds heat better than a stationary one. The more efficiently heat is removed from the condenser the more efficient the system works. As mentioned the engine bay is packed pretty solid so our AC isn't the most efficient out there. Quote:
Now what is "cold" is subjective to individuals so when one guys says his is freezing and another says his is still warm it could very likely be exactly the same temperature in the car.
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