Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i understand turning off the AC if you are going for some spirited driving and want to crank out all the HP you have on tap, but if you are driving around with the AC off all the time just for the extra power, you might as well just gut your interior to save the weight too. Its a car, there is enjoyment in the driving experience besides accelerating. The car takes corners, and brakes just as well with the AC on.