so hot it hurts
08-01-2002, 04:24 PM
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so hot it hurts
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
08-01-2002, 04:34 PM
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Re: so hot it hurts
Originally posted by dba1999us
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
08-01-2002, 04:49 PM
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Re: so hot it hurts
Originally posted by dba1999us
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
110
That aint ****. I'm not sure about the A/C recharge question, but:The FASTEST way possible to cool down the car is to immediately roll down the windows as you start the car and begin driving. Turn OFF the A/C recirculation mode, so the A/C draws OUTSIDE air, and turn the A/C to full(you might want to aim the vents away for a few seconds). Once the INSIDE oven temp air is evacuated, roll up the windows leaving about a 1" gap and turn ON recirculation mode. Allow the A/C time to push all the incab air out the gaps as it cools down the cabin. Once the cabin is becoming comfortable, roll up the windows completely.
Using a sunshade with dark tinted windows will keep the leather from becoming blistering hot. However, the seat belts and metal components are still scorching.
BTW, I used to valet park Californians' BLACK on BLACK leather vehicles all summer long, when OUTSIDE temps. averaged high teens(ie.116-119*F), but would peak between 120-125*F during Aug/begining of Sept.. I used to get U-welts on the tip of my finger from the UNLOCK buttons on some cars.
I couldn't even sit on the seat! I would hover over the seat and use a piece of paper to turn the steering wheel. I swear those Californians' NEVER tip good enough for those cars.
08-01-2002, 05:03 PM
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110? That's nothing.......
Hope you know I'm razzing you since I'll be back in Bloomington in 3 weeks, but I'm glad you got to feel what it's like to live in a warm climate. I'm sure most people on the west coast have learned that it is better to leave your windows cracked to let air circulate. Even with the window tint the car gets to be a sweatbox without cracking the windows. It is better to have the interior at 104 then at 125+.
Completely off topic, it baffles me that most of the midwest does not have A/C in their homes. For the last three years when I get to school I sweat my ***** off for the first 2 months because of the heat and humidity. I'd almost rather be here in Las Vegas where everything has A/C or misters.
08-01-2002, 05:10 PM
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i do crack down the windows a bit. but freaking storms are in forcast for so many day that i am afraid the interior will be flooded. i will start using the sun shade..i spend a lot of time in the basement, where it is nice and cool. damn a/c in the house went out as well. i can feel the sweat dripping off ma *****
08-01-2002, 05:11 PM
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Re: Re: so hot it hurts
Originally posted by IceY2K1
BTW, I used to valet park Californians' BLACK on BLACK leather vehicles all summer long, when OUTSIDE temps. averaged high teens(ie.116-119*F), but would peak between 120-125*F during Aug/begining of Sept.. I used to get U-welts on the tip of my finger from the UNLOCK buttons on some cars. I couldn't even sit on the seat! I would hover over the seat and use a piece of paper to turn the steering wheel. I swear those Californians' NEVER tip good enough for those cars.
BTW, I used to valet park Californians' BLACK on BLACK leather vehicles all summer long, when OUTSIDE temps. averaged high teens(ie.116-119*F), but would peak between 120-125*F during Aug/begining of Sept.. I used to get U-welts on the tip of my finger from the UNLOCK buttons on some cars.
I couldn't even sit on the seat! I would hover over the seat and use a piece of paper to turn the steering wheel. I swear those Californians' NEVER tip good enough for those cars.
lol
08-01-2002, 05:25 PM
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reminds me one time I parked my car under the sun and leave my metallic frame sunglass on the dashboard. few hours later, came back, got into the car, and without thinking....put the hot sun glasses on
the hot frame left me two marks on my face
here in bay area...the highest temp in the past 2 week was 85.
the hot frame left me two marks on my face
here in bay area...the highest temp in the past 2 week was 85.
08-01-2002, 05:58 PM
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Oh man it is soo damn hot here in Phoenix. I go golfing for 4 hours while my car sits out in the lot just cooking, and I come back and can't even go inside. I quickly open the door, turn the car on and blast the AC full blast and wait a few minutes for the car to cool down. If I were to get in right away and roll down the windows like previously mentioned, I would scorch myself from either touching the seat belt, steering wheel, shift ****, whatever. Leather sucks in the heat. Hell, I only have tan leather, feel bad for the black leather guys...
08-01-2002, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by asu174
Awwwww....does your tushy wushy hurty-werty? Let mommy take a look.....
Awwwww....does your tushy wushy hurty-werty? Let mommy take a look.....
,,not that bad..i have a device in me that gets affected by 2 much heat 
08-01-2002, 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
reminds me one time I parked my car under the sun and leave my metallic frame sunglass on the dashboard. few hours later, came back, got into the car, and without thinking....put the hot sun glasses on
the hot frame left me two marks on my face
here in bay area...the highest temp in the past 2 week was 85.
reminds me one time I parked my car under the sun and leave my metallic frame sunglass on the dashboard. few hours later, came back, got into the car, and without thinking....put the hot sun glasses on
the hot frame left me two marks on my face
here in bay area...the highest temp in the past 2 week was 85.
08-01-2002, 06:27 PM
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Originally posted by tfalcon
Thats a nice temperature for sure, but sometimes the temp. gauge is hard to read with it shaking in that part of the country. I just watched on TV the earhquake that cancelled the world series a while back. i forgot how bad that was.
Thats a nice temperature for sure, but sometimes the temp. gauge is hard to read with it shaking in that part of the country. I just watched on TV the earhquake that cancelled the world series a while back. i forgot how bad that was.
08-01-2002, 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by 2000 SE
Look at the sig., why do you think I went with 5% all around? Now only if my buddy was here in AZ to tint my front winshield like I had on other cars!!!
Look at the sig., why do you think I went with 5% all around? Now only if my buddy was here in AZ to tint my front winshield like I had on other cars!!!
He said it makes a HUGE difference in how fast your car heats up and makes the A/C work a lot better.
08-01-2002, 09:29 PM
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Re: ...
Originally posted by IceY2K1
Come down to Tucson, the place I got my tint done offered to tint the windshield.
He said it makes a HUGE difference in how fast your car heats up and makes the A/C work a lot better.
Come down to Tucson, the place I got my tint done offered to tint the windshield.
He said it makes a HUGE difference in how fast your car heats up and makes the A/C work a lot better.
08-01-2002, 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by asu174
But isn't it impossible to see out of at night?
But isn't it impossible to see out of at night?
I chose not to have it installed, since I'm pretty blind as is, so I definitely didn't want to "blur" my vision anymore.
08-01-2002, 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by 2000 SE
Alex, your not coming tomorrow? ASU, I haven't met you but are you going to Firebird tomorrow?
Alex, your not coming tomorrow? ASU, I haven't met you but are you going to Firebird tomorrow?
08-01-2002, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by 2000 SE
Alex, your not coming tomorrow? ASU, I haven't met you but are you going to Firebird tomorrow?
Alex, your not coming tomorrow? ASU, I haven't met you but are you going to Firebird tomorrow?
I'm planning on coming down soon though to check out Alexs' shop(Max8MyCash), so hopefully I can get a few of the Phoenix guys together that weekend.
08-02-2002, 02:00 AM
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new cars dont use freon nemore.. it's some other chemical.. freon is very efficient but highly toxic when combined with extreme heat. it'll turn into nerve gas if combined with heat. when you turn on the ac dont' crank it to the lowest position have it at roughly around 73 or so and let the system work.. at times it feels like it takes forever but that's normal.. if you still think it doesn't work like it "should" then ahve it checked out.
08-02-2002, 03:19 AM
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Originally posted by 2000 SE
I want to see that car of yours! You have come on this forum like a fury, and I love the RH's!!
I want to see that car of yours! You have come on this forum like a fury, and I love the RH's!!
Yep I got the UDP put on last night.......
08-02-2002, 05:42 AM
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Re: so hot it hurts
Originally posted by dba1999us
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
Hi all. It is crazy hot here in Indy. Today i got in my car for lunch and pushed the AMB button,,,freaking 110. The leather seats were so hot, i almost had 3rd degree burns on my ar$e.
Oh the problem is the A/C is taking about 1-2 minutes to blow cold air. Is that normal??By the time the cold air starts, i am sweating like a pig. Can i recharge the A/C myself? Does it take FREON??
thanks
08-02-2002, 09:15 AM
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One thing about the heat...
Its not the HEAT is the HUMIDITY...
All you desert guys have 110-120 degree heat with like 20% (exaggareration) humidity. Here in the Midwest/South the summer weather can be oppressive. So, I feel your pain (from Evansville).
All you desert guys have 110-120 degree heat with like 20% (exaggareration) humidity. Here in the Midwest/South the summer weather can be oppressive. So, I feel your pain (from Evansville).
08-02-2002, 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by 2000 SE
Nope! I had a 00' Mustang GT with 5%'s and the front was done completely with 35%!! Its like driving with sunglasses on!
Nope! I had a 00' Mustang GT with 5%'s and the front was done completely with 35%!! Its like driving with sunglasses on!
09-04-2002, 09:30 PM
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Re: One thing about the heat...
Originally posted by maxxximus
Its not the HEAT is the HUMIDITY...
All you desert guys have 110-120 degree heat with like 20% (exaggareration) humidity. Here in the Midwest/South the summer weather can be oppressive. So, I feel your pain (from Evansville).
Its not the HEAT is the HUMIDITY...
All you desert guys have 110-120 degree heat with like 20% (exaggareration) humidity. Here in the Midwest/South the summer weather can be oppressive. So, I feel your pain (from Evansville).
09-04-2002, 09:38 PM
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Originally posted by GLE02NJ
110 is a joke! I was in 134 degree weather (well it was 134..but i took the pic when it said 131..a little early). It was in Death Valley. We rented a 2k2 White Maxima SE there. Here's the pics:
110 is a joke! I was in 134 degree weather (well it was 134..but i took the pic when it said 131..a little early). It was in Death Valley. We rented a 2k2 White Maxima SE there. Here's the pics:
hahahahahahahahahahahaha
09-04-2002, 09:41 PM
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Try driving to San Felipe in Mexico... My AC just quit on me all together. I was reading 135 all day long , and freakin humid !! Water temperature was 80+ .. I bet my car was running 18 sec quarters !
09-06-2002, 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by kloogy
Try driving to San Felipe in Mexico... My AC just quit on me all together. I was reading 135 all day long , and freakin humid !! Water temperature was 80+ .. I bet my car was running 18 sec quarters !
Try driving to San Felipe in Mexico... My AC just quit on me all together. I was reading 135 all day long , and freakin humid !! Water temperature was 80+ .. I bet my car was running 18 sec quarters !
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