The difference between an AC-equipped car and non-A.C. car is so
minimal that I'd consider it almost irrelevant. This is even more true for
a daily driver. I have a Street Prepared car that is often trailered and I
still run A.C. Removing the A.C. is WAYYY down on the list of mods I
would make to my car to improve its performance.
There are numerous examples of national championships being won
in fully loaded cars. Dean Sapp comes to mind with his FS ponycar.
Kent Rafferty
>Very simple question: How much does A/C hurt a national caliber car.
>For example, Celica GT in ES or Integra Type R in GS?
>
>I am tying to decide whether to get a car without A/C, but it will be my
>daily driver. I am a very serious autox'er at this point; so base your
>replies on all-out auto-x performance. I know the answer to this in
>theoretical terms, but maybe somebody has real-world experience.
>
>Chris Shenefield
>(no car yet)
>
>P.S. I did talk to Per Schroeder a little bit about this privately, but
>now I am asking everyone to give input if possible. Thanks!
>
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