Ac belt removal = more power - Page 4

///MPR77 · 11-22-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xixixi

I'd like to delete the power steering as well. It's not really needed.

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Originally Posted by Iggy27

Yea when you go fast power steering isn't wanted

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Originally Posted by xixixi

I really don't mind, I prefer a car with no abs or ps. It's just not that important, I'd be more concerned if I have any ear plugs in the car and/or my shuffle is charged.

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Originally Posted by xixixi

Just think about all the weight to be saved in deleting the bumper inserts.

Or gutted doors, cutting all the old hardware mounts.. been there. Then you have all the wiring... zomg like 60lbs in wire!

This is thread went all Super Legerra and junk.

redbull 325is · 11-22-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

how about we race and I use my touring?

I'm down, rochambeau. 4" snow minimum

330i ZHP · 11-22-2012, 10:42 PM

if we incl snow - i can use the x5?

redbull 325is · 11-22-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

if we incl snow - i can use the x5?

no e30 love? with it's viscous-locking xfer box, it'll eat through snow

330i ZHP · 11-22-2012, 10:52 PM

I sold the E30 last weekend and the ZHP is leaving tomorrow

So, that leaves me the touring and the soon to be choosen and acquired X5 M

redbull 325is · 11-22-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

I sold the E30 last weekend and the ZHP is leaving tomorrow

So, that leaves me the touring and the soon to be choosen and acquired X5 M

White_Knuckles · 11-23-2012, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MPR77

This is thread went all Super Legerra and junk.

For sure. Anyone know where to order carbon fiber ash tray lids?

xixixi · 11-23-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by White_Knuckles

For sure. Anyone know where to order carbon fiber ash tray lids?

You have an ash tray?

tomoyer · 11-23-2012, 11:11 AM

Not a good idea for several reasons: when the A/C is off, there is little load applied to the engine, performance gain(s) by removing the belt would be very slight. However the biggest reasons for not removing the belt are: when you turn the defroster on, the A/C runs to help pull the moisture out of the inside air AND by running the A/C every time the defroster is used, helps to keep the A/C system charged longer, i. e. keeps the seals lubricated and refrigerant from leaking. Hell, you can run the A/C all year round and set the temperature for what you want and still toast yourself out, and at the same time, reduce the moisture within the car's interior.

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330i ZHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 20,526 My Ride: have 5 doors and FI View My Garage	if we incl snow - i can use the x5? __________________ /_________\ OO=[][]=OO

11-22-2012, 10:52 PM	#66
330i ZHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 20,526 My Ride: have 5 doors and FI View My Garage	I sold the E30 last weekend and the ZHP is leaving tomorrow So, that leaves me the touring and the soon to be choosen and acquired X5 M __________________ /_________\ OO=[][]=OO Last edited by 330i ZHP; 11-22-2012 at 10:52 PM.

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11-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#70
tomoyer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 549 My Ride: 03 325xi, 03 330xi View My Garage	Not a good idea for several reasons: when the A/C is off, there is little load applied to the engine, performance gain(s) by removing the belt would be very slight. However the biggest reasons for not removing the belt are: when you turn the defroster on, the A/C runs to help pull the moisture out of the inside air AND by running the A/C every time the defroster is used, helps to keep the A/C system charged longer, i. e. keeps the seals lubricated and refrigerant from leaking. Hell, you can run the A/C all year round and set the temperature for what you want and still toast yourself out, and at the same time, reduce the moisture within the car's interior.