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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:04 AM
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Post Hey Az guys and gals

Wanted to see how every one is taking the heat so far.For me it is not to bad yet.My Z doesnt like it.These are times when i wish i could afford a new Z.My air suck in mine it doesnt cool me down till i get to work and that 14 miles away.Just bored and wanted see what everyone is up to.Guess we see must each other at F-body meet on the 29th.

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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My car isn't really enjoying the heat either. With the fans programmed to turn on at ~170*, my car sounds like a freaking turbo prop plane by the time I get home!

Good thing we have A/C like mother nature intended.

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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Try driving around with no A/C. Leave work and am in the middle of rush hour traffic sitting there with no A/C at all for about 40 mins when its hot as all hell outside.

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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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my z is not my daily driver anymore. after having a million cooling problems, they seem to be under control. according to my scanner, the temp is from 196-208.

it seems to be getting hotter and hotter every year.
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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My car isnt liking it....my tranny hasnt been the same since last summer...i think the heat took a few years off its life.....what has the high been your guy's town?

Mike
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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i know what ya'll mean with no a/c...and since mine never had it..i never put the t-tops on..so i avoid driving it in the daylight hours!!

Andy in Mesa
Old Jun 11, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by wantafastz28:
what has the high been your guy's town?

Mike
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I think 110 or 111 is the hottest it's been so far. But it's a dry heat, right?

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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No problem yet (not that I've driven it much).
Never had a problem with our 98 either.
I guess I'm just blessed.

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 01:37 AM
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I hear ya!!!! It's hot as hell outside!!!
But I'll take the heat over shoveling snow any day.

I've done just about everything possible to make my car run cooler. And I have to say, a 160 degree thermostat and programming the fans to run almost all the time, are the best bang for the buck. My CSI electric water pump and BeCool radiator help to keep my car running cool, but they won't drop the engine temperature like the fans and thermostat do. I highly recommend those mods to anyone who lives in Phoenix.

Since my 94 Formula is a race toy, I decided to remove the entire AC system from the engine compartment. If anyone wants a used AC system, then make me an offer.

Kurt

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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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My programmer and 160 thermostat keeps it right about there, only climbs to 180 if I'm stuck in a line somewhere. Also we work nights and that helps out A LOT!!!

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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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Yeah ever since I put my 160 stat in mine she only hits 180-220 if I'm stuff in traffic...


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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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When I had my '94 I also thought my air sucked bigtime! I have a '97 now and it's greatly improved (size of vents)--no longer a problem.


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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 09:43 AM
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It's hot out? hrmm..

hehehe. it sucks.
glad my Maro isn't my daily driver. it would be hating me right now.


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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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well vegas is about the same...heat wise.
i hate putting my SS thru the torchure.
i dont turn my AC on unless i have a female in it.
otherwise i dont mind the heat, well i mind but i can suffer for the SS.

but i love the night time. take the tops off and its PUIFECT!
Old Jun 21, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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Luckily I don't drive to work anymore, just roll out of bed and into my den.

I had the Camaro out the other day and did a few speed run and it was pinging like hell top end. I set the MAFT for a liitle less lean and now she's better.

Summer is fun, pool and lake enjoyment time!!



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