How often do you use your A/C

Motiv8dZ · 06-19-2017, 09:03 PM

Very rarely.

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BboyZ · 06-19-2017, 09:59 PM

this temp, 100%

TreeSemdyZee · 06-19-2017, 10:41 PM

I use it when my privates get damp.

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jaedub · 06-19-2017, 11:33 PM

I hate the thought of performance (power) going down with the AC on. But with the SoCal weather soring up to 100 recently, it's currently on.

Out of the year, I'd say the AC is on maybe 25% of the time.

MCDX · 06-20-2017, 01:51 AM

I am a window-down guy. Not a friend of dried air.
Normally only use A/C at speeds above 60mph or below 5mph.

I don't think I can feel much of a power-loss in the Z. Never in a way as the EcoBoost Focus.

I have to try to fan-only method though!

Coupe · 06-20-2017, 04:02 PM

I rarely turn mine on,unless wife riding,plus just in case I get a 3 honk out of nowhere,I need full powaaaa....

Too6Z · 06-20-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cloudofevil

It may not be as cold as deliberately turning on the A/C, it is however much cooler than running without AC. With it being mid 90s out the air coming from the vents is going to be mid 90s also unless you run the AC. The AC may not automatically kick on if the thermostat is set to the coldest setting when the car starts, it does if I turn it to the coldest setting from a higher setting afterwards though. You can completely cut off the AC by turning it on then back off.

I did a bit of experimenting and it turns out that you are 100 percent correct. You can definitely notice the difference in air temp if you cycle the a/c off in the manner mentioned. Well I just learned something new about my Z, guess I'll be riding windows down more often. It's still strikes me as odd that they design the system to kick on automatically without the light coming on but I guess they have their reasons.

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rey127 · 06-25-2017, 12:10 AM

I never turned mine off (meaning heat on cold winter). I however filled up the tank and want to experience if I will save on mpg. I'm a quarter tank and my car still reads 18 mpg. I just concluded it didn't make a difference for me so starting tomorrow I'm back to a/c.

cloudofevil · 06-25-2017, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Too6Z

It's still strikes me as odd that they design the system to kick on automatically without the light coming on but I guess they have their reasons.

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Yeah and given it has two auto options on the dials. It doesn't make sense.

jchammond · 06-25-2017, 09:07 AM

Everyday; windows up & A/C on recirculating.

sp911 · 06-26-2017, 12:11 PM

I use it rarely. don't really have to that much. setting the temp even with the ac or heater off the cabin temp seems to mysteriously raise or lower just a bit to get closer to the temp specified. but I will also run it twice a month in winter like you should or it may one day not work.

mults · 06-26-2017, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Austinclr

If the A/C isn't on the car isn't on because Texas is hell on earth for a black car with black leather.

Can you say "Easy Bake Oven?"

mults · 06-26-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I use it when my privates get damp.

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Are you in the military???

Driftomodachi · 06-26-2017, 04:40 PM

This ain't no s-chassis we use a/c here

axmea? · 06-26-2017, 05:00 PM

I use it to warm her up in the AM. Gets to a nice operating temp quicker. Otherwise it is used frequently in the afternoon on the way home from work. Triple digits out here lately.

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06-19-2017, 11:33 PM	#34 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	I hate the thought of performance (power) going down with the AC on. But with the SoCal weather soring up to 100 recently, it's currently on. Out of the year, I'd say the AC is on maybe 25% of the time.

06-20-2017, 01:51 AM	#35 (permalink)
MCDX Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 62 Drives: 17 Nissan 370Z CY A7 Rep Power: 8	I am a window-down guy. Not a friend of dried air. Normally only use A/C at speeds above 60mph or below 5mph. I don't think I can feel much of a power-loss in the Z. Never in a way as the EcoBoost Focus. I have to try to fan-only method though!

06-20-2017, 04:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Coupe Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Md Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 9	I rarely turn mine on,unless wife riding,plus just in case I get a 3 honk out of nowhere,I need full powaaaa....

06-25-2017, 12:10 AM	#38 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	I never turned mine off (meaning heat on cold winter). I however filled up the tank and want to experience if I will save on mpg. I'm a quarter tank and my car still reads 18 mpg. I just concluded it didn't make a difference for me so starting tomorrow I'm back to a/c.

06-26-2017, 12:11 PM	#41 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	I use it rarely. don't really have to that much. setting the temp even with the ac or heater off the cabin temp seems to mysteriously raise or lower just a bit to get closer to the temp specified. but I will also run it twice a month in winter like you should or it may one day not work.