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Offline Tfsi_Mike

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Those that have removed air con. . .
« on: June 04, 2011, 05:16:11 pm »
Those that have removed aircon (weight saving), which drive belt have you used for there being no air con pump.

I have removed my condenser as it bugged me that it was infront of my big intercooler. (crazy decision given our 39+ degree C German summers :scared:). May as well go the whole hog and save a few more kilos and do away with the pump & hoses...

Just not sure which aux belt to use.
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2011, 06:26:51 pm »
I gotta say I really don't get this idea of stripping your car down to save a few kg.  Surely you'll 'ruin' the car and certainly affect any future resale opportunities.
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2011, 06:47:38 pm »
It can always be replaced Stu, as Hurdy did with his.
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2011, 06:49:29 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 04, 2011, 06:47:38 pm
It can always be replaced Stu, as Hurdy did with his.

+1

Beat me to it lol.  I might PM John & see if he knows what belt he used.

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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2011, 07:07:21 pm »
Does it really do that much for you?

Surely you can negate most of that with half a tank of fuel??
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2011, 08:03:27 am »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on June 04, 2011, 06:49:29 pm
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 04, 2011, 06:47:38 pm
It can always be replaced Stu, as Hurdy did with his.

+1

Beat me to it lol.  I might PM John & see if he knows what belt he used.

Ta

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Try David@Seremotors he will be able to supply you with a shorter auxillery belt. 
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2011, 08:46:20 am »
Quote from: Cupra R on June 05, 2011, 08:03:27 am
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on June 04, 2011, 06:49:29 pm
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 04, 2011, 06:47:38 pm
It can always be replaced Stu, as Hurdy did with his.

+1

Beat me to it lol.  I might PM John & see if he knows what belt he used.

Ta

I've got a Std length aux belt in the post from Dave, doh lol

Cheers mate ;)

Mike.

Try David@Seremotors he will be able to supply you with a shorter auxillery belt. 
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2011, 09:28:28 am »
Haha, send it back if you can? I'm sure he'll happily replace it.
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2011, 10:10:16 am »
Will have a look later see if aux belt swap is simple enough swap.  Saves wear and tear on the pump seeing as I dont use it

Although noticed a bit of a transmission oil leak the other day so probably be spending time and money on oil seal first :(. It has gone on both last major services :s
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2011, 01:03:42 pm »
last tim we chatted you were considering selling up lol.  Whenever i see guys on facebook say how hot it is in germany i always chuckle at you with no air con lol
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2011, 01:22:14 pm »
Quote from: Janner_Sy on June 05, 2011, 01:03:42 pm
last tim we chatted you were considering selling up lol. 


Has crossed my mind a few times.  Mini mike on the way and possible move to the Uk where I'd have to start paying road tax & tax on petrol (sad times)

Going to bear with it though and see if I can not use the car as much, possibly use the lupo the mrs has stored at her grandads. . .
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2011, 08:52:00 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 04, 2011, 06:47:38 pm
It can always be replaced Stu, as Hurdy did with his.

That might explain why its never worked....

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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2011, 09:01:53 pm »
Haha
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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2011, 10:45:31 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on June 07, 2011, 09:01:53 pm
Haha

Wasn't funny at 27 degrees the other week lol...

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Re: Those that have removed air con. . .
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2011, 10:19:58 am »
Quote from: vRStu on June 04, 2011, 07:07:21 pm
Does it really do that much for you?

Surely you can negate most of that with half a tank of fuel??

Stu is on to something here. I use my car for work and the stuff in my boot can be quite heavy at times. The weight varies a lot depending what's in it. I never notice any difference in acceleration whatever weight i'm carrying.
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