spoolinturbo Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I live in the panhandle of florida... thinking about removing A/C... how bad is the SQ without A/C? never had one without it. i know the porsche is...unbearable (but it also had a stripped interior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I don't like AC and use it as little as possible. I only use AC when its humid so I'm not sticky. Never had AC working in my Quest. If you have a dark interior or live in a humid environment keep the AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 AC is a blessing. I stripped my SQ, and yeah, there was a point where I wouldn't drive it until after about 9-10pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have my windows tinted but the AC was long gone before I got the car. I run with windows down and the vents set to blow through the air from outside. In Virginia the heat isn't bad it's the humidity that gets you. I don't have TOO many problems running without it. The biggest issue I have is the freaking burning hot black leather seats after sitting in the sun a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have never had a/c in a quest and I live in Alabama. I can handle the heat in the summer. But the girlfriend gets grumpy when I want the drive the Quest when its above 85 degrees. But, she did ride with me in it all the way to PF09 in 90+ degrees weather. The only thing that made it possible was a mist-sprayer, the windows down and 77mph. A quick spray of water in the face or on the neck feels great and evaporates almost instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 i used to live in Las Vegas. it was hot as all get out.i hated not having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I would never consider removing the AC unless it was going to be a track car. Yes it's weight that can be removed but it's not really that much weight. You probably wouldn't notice the difference. The AC compressor in my 67 Ford outweighs the ENTIRE AC system in a quest. We are talking about 40-50 lbs of weight vs a comfortable ride. Don't do it. AC is well worth it. You don't really gain anything by removing it. But girls do however like riding in a car that has AC in the summer. Before you go thinking I can't handle the heat keep in mind I'm an AC tech by trade. Meaning in the middle of summer I get to go into attics and on top of roofs, and everywhere else a sane person doesn't want to go. After a long day of fixing and installing AC but never getting to enjoy it I welcome the ride home where I can blast the AC to make me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 ok im keeping it in the car haha. its not charged now, but its also not hot. i guess the winter here will give me time to redo the whole ac system =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbrad511 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Your dates will either hate you in the summer, or get used to wearing very skimpy clothing. (Don't forget the pics if they opt for the latter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Your dates will either hate you in the summer, or get used to wearing very skimpy clothing. (Don't forget the pics if they opt for the latter.) i could angle one of those roll bar cameras for u guys on a bumpy road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Jeff I lived in Boca years back with a quest with broken A/C.....it was horrible, when I was stuck in rush hour at noon I was dripping sweat....Don't get rid of it, you will regret it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Jeff I lived in Boca years back with a quest with broken A/C.....it was horrible, when I was stuck in rush hour at noon I was dripping sweat....Don't get rid of it, you will regret it.... boca raton? thats where my g6 came from =D yea im def going to keep it now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Ac is definatly a good thing when you sit on that nuclear reactor we like to call black leather seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoltoMario Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Im in Cali and having no A/C sucked this summer. I drove around my parents spare cars as much as I could. Now that winters around the corner I think Ill be good tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 It sucks balls in the summer with no a/c in this thing. No way I could do it if it was my daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) If your looking to shed weight start with the seats..they is some heavy beeatchs fo sho... EDIT: and no sweaty sack of doom either Edited October 27, 2009 by BrazilBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOSTED88tsi Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 drove my truck down to LA and back (400 miles) 2 weeks ago. No a/c or power steering. It wasn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I don't like AC and use it as little as possible. I only use AC when its humid so I'm not sticky. Never had AC working in my Quest. If you have a dark interior or live in a humid environment keep the AC. Cause when I think "hot state", I think IL near Chicago LOLOL! Anyway, my car has no AC, and I live in south TX. AC was removed when I lived in MI, just because I didn't really need it. It's not too bad with the tinted windows, and I always run with the windows down. Now, if you got a job where you need to stay crisp, clean, and not sweaty, then that's a different story. I daily drove mine thru the hot summers, but I also had a job in a body shop, so getting dirty and sweaty was par for the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on3 racing Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 my mustang didnt have ac becuase i never drove it durning the day and it still got to the point where it was horrible. i guess im getting old but screw not having ac. i live in tucson it was 90 today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Cause when I think "hot state", I think IL near Chicago LOLOL! have you experienced chicago's heat wave? 110F and 100% humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 have you experienced chicago's heat wave? 110F and 100% humidity. Yeah, I know, I spent 20 years right across the lake from you in Grand Rapids, MI. I know what 100+ with 100% humidity feels like. It's pretty sticky and miserable, but it happens what, 5-10 days a year? We had about 60 days this year that was over 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I wouldn't remove the AC. Mine went out on me last summer, it's miserable driving 110+ degrees outside in a black leather interior. Wife will not hop on the Conquest during summer time, not until I fix the AC. This was also true when I was dating and had an SQ with no AC, couldn't take a girl out because the hot leather seats would cook their buns! No no one wants cooked buns at the end of a date! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyLeet2 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Wow Burton, wish I could move in with you, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marso Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I live in Boca Raton and no I would never have a car without A/C. Nothing like having a woman get in a car that smells like sweat. Unless she's into that sort of thing. It may get hot in Chicago during the summer but it's hot and humid here almost all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRO Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 just do what i do have two quests, one with no AC (fall,winter) one with nice AC (spring,summer) best of both worlds.you'll be the talk of the town jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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