Sounds crazy, but subjectively I consistently feel that mid range torque/ acceleration feels stronger when running the air cond.
Any others with this phenomenon.
Could it be that that a/f maps are different in a/c mode to compensate for hot weather performance?
Very strange???

Yes it is a little known fact that the air conditioner also acts as an intercooler engine ;-)

No, it's just your imagination. :D Actually, the AC gets cut-off when you accelerate above 65% throttle.

Here's a video to the question you're asking. I'll keep the video up for a little while.

Right-Click this link and then save to Hard Drive (http://home.covad.net/~store0003/EQ2.mpg)

Yep. So you are feeling a mid-range punch, but it's because your initial throttle response lags behind the A/C compressor.

Maybe the air is blowing rearward to create a propeller effect... oh I forgot about the rear windshield blocking the gusty A/C wind?! ;)

Originally posted by brothervoodoo
No, it's just your imagination. :D Actually, the AC gets cut-off when you accelerate above 65% throttle.

Here's a video to the question you're asking. I'll keep the video up for a little while.

Right-Click this link and then save to Hard Drive (http://home.covad.net/~store0003/EQ2.mpg)

Really????

hey how did you get this clip. Did your RX-8 comes with an video? or it is from the CD they are offering in the US? I want it man!

I think it is from the tech hilights CD that others have hosted via FTP.

Yep, it's on the tech highlights CD. PM me Takahashi and I'll mail you a copy.

Thanks mate... P/M you already... how did you get it in the first place?

Originally posted by takahashi
Thanks mate... P/M you already... how did you get it in the first place?

Pappy sent me a copy a few months ago. It's worth checking out.