In a message dated 5/19/01 9:02:53 PM, [email protected] writes:
<< What is the actual benefit from removing the a/c besides less weight? >> This weekend, I finally removed the A/C from my car. The whole A/C assembly had been giving me nothing but trouble, and was out of freon anyways, so I decided to pull it. It's one of the BEST performance mods you can do for your A2 VW. -It takes 35-40lbs off the front end of the car. -gives better weight distribution -the car has slightly better turn in response -the engine is quieter, and more eager to rev -throttle response is much improved -car is overall a little bit quicker -almost everything in the engine bay is easier to get to -motor mounts will last longer -engine temps will be cooler The only downside to removing the A/C is that, well, the A/C won't ever work! Oh, and it did raise the front of my car by almost a 1/4 inch. Alex Ranarivelo South California '91 GTI 16V w/European Motorworks ported 1.8 16V head, euro intake cam, Garrett chip, 50mm intake, Borla exhaust, 3.90 ring and pinion, .80 5th gear, and 16 in. ABT wheels. 140hp@the wheels. <A HREF="http://www.iders.com/alexweb/";>Alex's Tuning Information</A> _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
