i have another thread about my AC, yeah i know....this is more general cooling lol. id like to know any simple solutions to use so i dont die on my way to work.... my wiper blades are awful (visibility is BETTER when i dont use them), my AC doesnt work, and i cant have my windows down if its rainy lol....
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Hockaday Member
Posts: 2165 From: Clifton Park, New York, The States. Registered: Sep 2009
lol. i live in wiconsin. 86 is freakin HOT. -30 i can handle, but not 86+ lol.... plus, heat with windows down is fine i guess, but i wont be able to put my windows down tomorrow, or likely for the rest of the week other than today
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TopNotch Member
Posts: 3537 From: Lawrenceville, GA USA Registered: Feb 2009
86 in Texas is like 66 in Wisconsin/Michigan. Texas has that nice dry heat, practically no humidity. It's 90 here today, reminds me of Texas when it would be 115.
my 84 has no a/c and i work outside and drive 94 miles to work each way. you get use too it. have to say this so excuse my sarcasm WWWWAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1986 Fiero GT Member
Posts: 3383 From: Eden, NY USA Registered: Mar 2005
91 F here today, with around 80% humidity, and no A/C either. I agree it^^, I feel no sympathy, and I drive min to work daily. Ya can crack your windows about 3/4 to 1 inch, and still stay dry.
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May 25th, 2010
faaaaq Member
Posts: 3856 From: Madison WI, USA Registered: Sep 2009
not looking for sympathy lol, i know many people go thru worse. but it was 91 here as well with massive humidity lol. i dont think cracking my windows will work if its raining...ill still get soaking wet lol. today was hotter than tomorrow, but i ad my windows open today
If you just get a little wet, the water evaporates and cools you down. I find it refreshing. If you crack the windows, make sure you do it to both so you get a bit of cross flow going on.
Ive gone for 3 years with out A/C and its been 90+ weather. You will be ok.
Just think of all that horsepower your saving by not having A/C... Oh and the fuel economy!
mythbusters says windows down is same as windows up with ac on, so HA! lol
yeah but im not use to heavy heat, i prefer the cool/cold. and if i get a little wet, if it gets on my clothes itll make it worse, and if i get too wet i wont be able to do my job lol
I totally agree, 94 with a heat index of over 100 just isn't right in Minnesota... Even with the windows rolled down, its like a big hot hair dryer blowing in my face.
mythbusters says windows down is same as windows up with ac on, so HA! lol
yeah but im not use to heavy heat, i prefer the cool/cold. and if i get a little wet, if it gets on my clothes itll make it worse, and if i get too wet i wont be able to do my job lol
no it doesnt...45 below windows is more fuel efficient, 45 up ac is. but you're forgetting ac compenents weigh 100ishlbs, least on Zeds
mythbusters says windows down is same as windows up with ac on, so HA! lol
yeah but im not use to heavy heat, i prefer the cool/cold. and if i get a little wet, if it gets on my clothes itll make it worse, and if i get too wet i wont be able to do my job lol
That only worked on NEW trucks with poor aerodynamics anyway, and their testing wasn't that accurate either. Cant trust them mythbusters..
Cracking the window just enough for airflow wont soak you. Unless perhaps your drip rail is gone?
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hyperv6 Member
Posts: 5995 From: Clinton, OH, USA Registered: Mar 2003
I had a El Camino with a big block and the AC went out. With a black roof and black interior it was a long hot summer that year.
forgot to mention my car is black lol
and idk about my drip rail. if it is there, i doubt its fully functional. i just checked my dew-wipes, and realised they dont even make contact with the windows....lol
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deceler8 Member
Posts: 2139 From: Sioux City, Iowa USA Registered: Sep 1999
A/C work really isn't tough...about $100 for a compressor, have the hoses made by a hydraulic shop, and if you're really adventurous, fill 'er up with a $3 bottle of propane and prepare to be able to cut glass with your nipples.
Really, it isn't tough to get A/C working as long as your evaporator and condenser are okay.
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Posts: 3856 From: Madison WI, USA Registered: Sep 2009
A/C work really isn't tough...about $100 for a compressor, have the hoses made by a hydraulic shop, and if you're really adventurous, fill 'er up with a $3 bottle of propane and prepare to be able to cut glass with your nipples.
Really, it isn't tough to get A/C working as long as your evaporator and condenser are okay.
lol, that doesnt sound safe...
but i dont even know what my problem is, i just know my AC kicks out REALLY hot air no matter how long i let it run, and it doesnt sound like anything AC related ever even turns on or kicks in
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LitebulbwithaFiero Member
Posts: 3378 From: LaSalle, Michigan Registered: Jun 2008
but i dont even know what my problem is, i just know my AC kicks out REALLY hot air no matter how long i let it run, and it doesnt sound like anything AC related ever even turns on or kicks in
Probably have leak somewhere, and your system is drained
First thing you do is get your pressures checked. If there is some pressure in there, get it corrected and you should be good.
No pressure, get the dye and black light, and hunt the leak down.
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faaaaq Member
Posts: 3856 From: Madison WI, USA Registered: Sep 2009
turn the temp down all the way and put the heater control on vent if you cant roll the windows down. you will get outside fresh air.
Its been 85* here too and clear and sunny. Yet to turn my car or house AC on. I dont turn the house on till its over 95* out. Just keep the blinds closed and ceiling fans on.
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May 26th, 2010
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Posts: 3856 From: Madison WI, USA Registered: Sep 2009
turn the temp down all the way and put the heater control on vent if you cant roll the windows down. you will get outside fresh air.
Its been 85* here too and clear and sunny. Yet to turn my car or house AC on. I dont turn the house on till its over 95* out. Just keep the blinds closed and ceiling fans on.
where do you live? the humidity here makes 85 and up unbearable for me.
ill see if vent works tomorrow, gunnna rain tomorrow n be toasty as well.... stayed home from work today so i ended up not having to worry bout it