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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Ok this hot weather is killing me! If I didn't like to use my airconditioning and didn't mind the 110-115 degree air outside, my truck might run better. It feels like my air condtioning is sucking up 100 horses! The city buses go faster lol. jk It could be the lift/35', that's contributing to all that a little bit, but the the airconditioning is not helping at all.....

But seriously, just thought I'd put that out there.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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The a/c, the hot air, the clutch fan (if you have one) will all sap power....sucks huh!
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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It's almost like the truck kicks into limp mode when it's full blast!
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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At least your air conditioning works. When it gets over 90 outside mine stops working, you can pretty much predict when it will shut itself off.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Yeah, these trucks definately don't like this hot weather. It turns your CAI into a HAI. Oh well... should get better soon!
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
At least your air conditioning works. When it gets over 90 outside mine stops working, you can pretty much predict when it will shut itself off.
Does it get hot in San Lois Obispo? Naw, you got it made on the coast. I can feel the loss from the heat but it as been really nice this summer, I cant complain. Roll the windows down, enjoy the ride
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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Yep, driving back from the GF's parent's house tonight at 9:30pm, it was still 108 Oh how I love AZ summers.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Yep, driving back from the GF's parent's house tonight at 9:30pm, it was still 108 Oh how I love AZ summers.
No ****! When we were leaving Saturday night it was still 103*F. Phoenix doesn't cool off at night at all! Tucson does a little, an thankfully are track is still somewhat in the middle of nowhere. Firebird has to be hot as hell at night too.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Does it get hot in San Lois Obispo? Naw, you got it made on the coast. I can feel the loss from the heat but it as been really nice this summer, I cant complain. Roll the windows down, enjoy the ride
Actually, it's been really nice here so far, it hasn't gotten above 85 I don't think, and that's a hot day! I was actually referring to driving through the central valley which I had to do this weekend. It was about 100 the whole way and my AC decided it had had enough and wouldn't work anymore on I-5. Here in SLO I actually never use the AC, I love it! Living on the coast is a wonderful thing isn't it?
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Living on the coast is a wonderful thing isn't it?
Yeah, except for all the rust.
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