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Running at the track without AC and PS connected

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Old 04-13-2005, 10:58 AM
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Running at the track without AC and PS connected

Anyone ever try this? I recently did this conversion on my miata (still have the power rack) and it's a big improvement. The bottom end is stronger and steering actually feels more connected to the road. Almost no difference at 10 mph+

You should be able to just slip the belt right off, or does it also run the alternator?
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The PS is electric ( no belt ) This idea will not help much on this car. Link doesn't show AC but it's still good.

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Well that's that. No benefit from disonnecting the leads to the PS unit? Wonder what that would feel like?
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Holy crap, Batman!

I would think the car would still be steerable, but heavy, and knock the hell out of your times. May even throw a CEL, they consider the steering to be 'important'.

The a/c is another matter, it will run whenever it feels like, and could possibly slow you a bit. There is a simple remedy: pull the fuse that controls the a/c clutch only. (front of fuse box, 10amp, marked 'a/c clutch') This lets the system think it is still running the compressor and dehumidifying etc. when it is completely disconnected.

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how about hitting the AC button in the cabin (well it works in .au cars)
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