A/C and WOT

wilsonp · 07-20-2010, 11:55 PM

One of the features of the NSX for better performance and MPG is it automatically turns off the Air Conditioner at wide open throttle.

Does anyone know if the 370Z has a similar feature?

Josh@STILLEN · 07-21-2010, 12:32 AM

Yes, the Z has had it through the 350Z.. will disengage the A/C compressor during WOT..

m4a1mustang · 07-21-2010, 12:38 AM

I think most all cars do this...

rha600 · 07-21-2010, 07:03 AM

My $13K Honda civic does this.

although if it didn't it would take 2 weeks to get to 50mph.

6spd · 07-21-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think most all cars do this...

yep, its called a wide open throttle cut-out relay.

BeachZTT · 07-21-2010, 07:49 AM

My 20 year old TwinTurbo even does this.

Red370 · 07-21-2010, 08:40 AM

I dunno gentlemen, my car still shyts its pants when I have the AC on and I try to pass on the freeway... and no, its not driver error

billydsz · 07-21-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I dunno gentlemen, my car still shyts its pants when I have the AC on and I try to pass on the freeway... and no, its not driver error

Well then you should sell it and buy a Z.

Red370 · 07-21-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

Well then you should sell it and buy a Z.

really?

billydsz · 07-21-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

really?

Sorry it was too good to pass up.

m4a1mustang · 07-21-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I dunno gentlemen, my car still shyts its pants when I have the AC on and I try to pass on the freeway... and no, its not driver error

I'm sure your engine is having to work 10x as hard as all of ours to be able to power the stereo and blast that Astley at volume 150.

JvKintheUSA · 07-21-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I dunno gentlemen, my car still shyts its pants when I have the AC on and I try to pass on the freeway... and no, its not driver error

Rick Ashley as you avatar? Seriously!

Jeffblue · 07-21-2010, 10:07 AM

i have never noticed this happen, i guess i'm not paying attention to my climate control when i'm flooring my car, but its smart that they do it.

fullmonty · 07-21-2010, 10:33 AM

I've never noticed but I never use ac anyway

KillerBee370 · 07-21-2010, 10:50 AM

A/C is for babies. A man should have a good sweat on the nuts when the weather warms up!

07-20-2010, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	A/C and WOT One of the features of the NSX for better performance and MPG is it automatically turns off the Air Conditioner at wide open throttle. Does anyone know if the 370Z has a similar feature?

07-21-2010, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I dunno gentlemen, my car still shyts its pants when I have the AC on and I try to pass on the freeway... and no, its not driver error __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

07-21-2010, 10:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I've never noticed but I never use ac anyway __________________

07-21-2010, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Yes, the Z has had it through the 350Z.. will disengage the A/C compressor during WOT..

07-21-2010, 07:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 15	My $13K Honda civic does this. although if it didn't it would take 2 weeks to get to 50mph.

07-21-2010, 10:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	i have never noticed this happen, i guess i'm not paying attention to my climate control when i'm flooring my car, but its smart that they do it.

07-21-2010, 10:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	A/C is for babies. A man should have a good sweat on the nuts when the weather warms up!