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Old 08-20-2007, 11:18 AM   #1
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also remember that the AC compressor takes about 5-7HP to run. i think it's VERY easy to notice when it's on vs. off.
Interesting - I thought it turned itself off during heavy acceleration.
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Old 08-20-2007, 01:51 PM   #2
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Interesting - I thought it turned itself off during heavy acceleration.
nope! try it; with the ac on, floor it second. press the snowflake button. it's like mini-nitrous. ok, not that noticable, but it really does make a difference.
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Old 08-20-2007, 01:57 PM   #3
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nope! try it; with the ac on, floor it second. press the snowflake button. it's like mini-nitrous. ok, not that noticable, but it really does make a difference.
So, so push the snowflake button on or off??
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So, so push the snowflake button on or off??
when the snowflake icon is displayed on the LCD, the compressor is engaged. no snowflake means the compressor is disengaged.
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