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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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are there any benifits to removing the a/c system, other not racking the crap out of my knukles anytime i wanna do something under my hood? i have a sn 95.......... any info??????????????
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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Less weight and less rotating mass other then that really nothing then easier to remove your upper intake..
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:07 AM
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cleaner engine bay
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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right on, thats what im thinking too! it would deff get rid of some clutter, not to mention its a vert and its heavy!
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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thats why im deleting mine from the car less weight on the front end and less crap running in the engine compartment. I never used it and it always breaks so whats the point
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Weight, looks, and less rotating mass is really it. But its def worth it if you dont even use it. I would of used it but Im just trying to shed weight any way that I can and make the bay look a little cleaner. A motor bay looks 100x's better w/ no powersteering and ac.
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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is your p/s set up gone?
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Weight, looks, and less rotating mass is really it. But its def worth it if you dont even use it. I would of used it but Im just trying to shed weight any way that I can and make the bay look a little cleaner. A motor bay looks 100x's better w/ no powersteering and ac.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Yea, I'm using a manual rack setup from Flaming River.
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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how's that working out for you, is really hard to turn the wheel at low speeds?



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