Do you use the AC in the car ?

zman1

zman1

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Originally Posted by COWFISHRULE
http:///forum/post/3103027
I always try to avoid using air conditioning in the car unless it's absolutely necessary.
Discuss...
I wonder why you choose to avoid AC?
One of my sons never uses it. His reasoning is to save on gas mileage. I told him that I have either saw or read something once, that indicated you virtually lose the net benefit by the additional wind drag on the car with windows down. He still doesn't us it, however, I use AC in the car everyday in the summer.
 
cowfishrule

cowfishrule

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Originally Posted by zman1
http:///forum/post/3103432
I wonder why you choose to avoid AC?
One of my sons never uses it. His reasoning is to save on gas mileage. I told him that I have either saw or read something once, that indicated you virtually lose the net benefit by the additional wind drag on the car with windows down. He still doesn't us it, however, I use AC in the car everyday in the summer.
Feel the free, open air, maannnnnnnn.
 
stdreb27

stdreb27

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Originally Posted by bigarn
http:///forum/post/3103038
I'm doing my part to conserve electricity so I keep it off. Heat stroke is a small price to pay for the betterment of the electric companys.
Who, what? .... Cars don't count??
How does not using AC in your car conserve energy?
When I hop into my car and literally burn myself? Yeah I use AC. Now growing up we didn't have it.
 
lil.guppy

lil.guppy

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I watched an episode on myth busters where they took two of the same vehicles and drove around a race track at the same speed with one having its windows down and one with the ac running. Come to find out there was less then a mile difference when they ran out of gas so its about the same.
I personally like them half way down when I can but the weather can be weird up here.
 
crypt keeper

crypt keeper

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I soak my shirt in cold water then open up the vents on my jacket when I ride. Best AC ever!
In my car windows down while driving. Air on when in traffic.
 
salt210

salt210

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Originally Posted by roadie996
http:///forum/post/3105666
for real? I've never heard of anyone doing that before
man I miss my bike. it was my only transportation for 2.5yrs and yes I rode rain or shine and even when there was a tropical storm...... once. now I use the AC in my car during the day but not at night if it isnt too hot.
 
roadie996

roadie996

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Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3105685
man I miss my bike. it was my only transportation for 2.5yrs and yes I rode rain or shine and even when there was a tropical storm...... once. now I use the AC in my car during the day but not at night if it isnt too hot.
isn't riding in the winter fun?! The worst is when then don't call for snow and it starts snowing when you're an hour away from your house
and then you have the one guy that MUST ride your @$$ the entire way
 
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