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Old 10-30-2006, 08:24 PM   #1
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Is auto-temp control good, or a waste of money?

I will be driving topless MOST of the time...

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Old 10-30-2006, 09:48 PM   #2
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Hi,

Isn't that standard? My Climate Control will maintain whatever temp it's set to if I select AUTO mode. Isn't that what you're talking about? Mine is a Summer, Top Down car only, so I never use it, always have the unit OFF.

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Old 10-31-2006, 01:38 AM   #3
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I think it's a waste. The manual controls are fine. With top-down driving, the system is almost always turned off, only when I am running the heating. You don't want to run your AC with the top down either.
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I don't have it and never felt the need for it.
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Old 10-31-2006, 04:11 AM   #5
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I think it's a waste. The manual controls are fine. With top-down driving, the system is almost always turned off, only when I am running the heating. You don't want to run your AC with the top down either.
OK, I'm curious. What harm does running the AC with the top down cause?
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OK, I'm curious. What harm does running the AC with the top down cause?
well youre pretty much trying to aircondition the planet
and the car is trying to do one more aditional thing at the same time
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Old 10-31-2006, 05:20 AM   #7
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I have it and it works quite well but I rarely use it as the car is mostly driven with the top down. I may be wrong but I think you also get an improved air filtering sytstem with this option? On those occasions when I have driven with the top up I do like the auto feature and would get it again. One less thing to screw around with and I tend to like to screw around with settings.
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Beleive it or not, a lot of people seem to do this with convertibles. At least ;two of the convertible owners I know.
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Beleive it or not, a lot of people seem to do this with convertibles. At least ;two of the convertible owners I know.

I have done this with a rental car, but not my own cars.
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Beleive it or not, a lot of people seem to do this with convertibles. At least ;two of the convertible owners I know.
I am guilty of doing it, but here in Texas it is a requirement.

With top down and windows up and the AC on it does keep you cool and I have never had/seen or heard of any issues with doing so.

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Old 11-01-2006, 04:17 PM   #11
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OK, I'm curious. What harm does running the AC with the top down cause?
Running the ac pump takes a few hp, using more gas. The pump will also wear out sooner. Also, turning off the car with the ac running leaves moisture in the ventilation system,which contributes to mold growth. This is what makes that sweat sock smell when you first run the fan.
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"Running the ac pump takes a few hp, using more gas. The pump will also wear out sooner."


So how is this different when the top is up? By this logic, running the wipers, playing music, or taking a lady for a ride "takes a few hp, using more gas", too.

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Old 11-01-2006, 05:13 PM   #13
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Running the ac pump takes a few hp, using more gas. The pump will also wear out sooner. Also, turning off the car with the ac running leaves moisture in the ventilation system,which contributes to mold growth. This is what makes that sweat sock smell when you first run the fan.

Hi,

Technically, you're correct. But, also realize that the Compressor on the Boxster is a variable pressure type and can be running anywhere between 5%-100% of rated output depending upon demand (Ambient Temp and desired Temp Setting).

This is to both enhance Range (MPG), and maximize Perfomance (reduced parasitic power loss). But, I think we can all assume that running the AC Top DOWN on a warm day will have it operating at, or near, 100%.

Also, remember to run your AC at least 2 min./mo. (top UP or DOWN) to circulate the Compressor Oil though the system for both the Compressor and also to delay drying out of the 'O' rings.

It's certainly true about the Sweat Sox in the Vent system though...

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