captainlip

I have a new project a 2003 GX and wondering if its worth ripping the aircon out as will never be used, is it worth it? How much weight would it shed? and are there any guides to do it?

thanks.

MattyB1983

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Whats your end goal with the car ??

BILLETBEANZ

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Its worth it as its one less pump for the engine to power

360ste

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If it is not turned on then the electic clutch stays dis-engaged so the pump does not spin, only the outer pulley does. The weight saving could be worth it if stripping out for a track day. Mine was goosed so decided to remove it rather than pay to fix it.

stevebt

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I think the aircon pump weighs about 8kgs?

irondrew

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Interesting. .......

captainlip

Im not doing much with the car as its a stop gap between turbos, but its still a nice 03 GX just fit some interior and touch up the paintwork.

I know sports are heavy and the aircon is useless for myself just thinking it can only help it a little on its way and take some dead weight out the front.

Donnie Brasco 46

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If you do get rid of your air con the the real acid test will be in about 5-6 months when you're sitting in traffic. You'll either be smiling or you'll be cursing. Personally with our weather, you'll be smiling more often than not!!

RobJenks

How much do you weigh ?
Most blokes can lose 8 kg in a couple of months without trying too hard.

saints_forever

If its an 'in between' car then I wouldn't spend any money on it, save it and put it towards your long term car. Plus air con is a positive when it comes to selling (even if it needs re-gassing) - as is keeping it standard.

tattoosi

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as above......

i think its a personal decicsion about ripping it out, but if yr only keeping it as a stop gap then selling, most people look for things like air con etc when buying a motor, it one more thing for them to haggle you down on price if its not there....

but hey ,, its your car, do want you want mate

JonMc

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I removed mine - I didn't use it, it was out of gas and I had no plans to sell the car, at least not complete, so for me it was just ballast. Then again, I've also ripped out the ABS, got lightweight buckets and am stripping some other bits and pieces out so it's part of an overall gain

Brun

And when you come to sell it on, 99% of GX's for sale will have a/c and your's will be struck from many a short list as it does not - leave it!

captainlip

Out of interest how much weight did it shed? its a stop gap but I will be keeping it for at least a year.

tubbytommy

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its a gx.
enough said. all you will do is make a slow car more uncomfortable in the summer and worth less

Brun

^^^^^

MattyB1983

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Leave it in.

jazzyjembreaze

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Removed mine in my Hawk
Not as a weight saving measure . But make the engine bay more tidy & a whole lot less cluttered , the only times I miss it is for quick demisting the windows ,

Brun

Now I've heard it all! Why not remove the water bottle too and have a squirty bottle at the ready if required

tubbytommy

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i agree, id hate to have no aircon in a road car,not only great in the summer but i use it to demist the car in the rain and winter.

remove something useful for no benefit whatsoever in a road car, complete madness.

if your really bothered about declutering your engine bay fit a fmic not only looks good but adds some power.

jazzyjembreaze

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I have a FMIC
I also have windows / we don't live in Texas

jazzyjembreaze

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I have a FMIC
I also have windows / we don't live in Texas

tubbytommy

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this is true but air con also demists and keeps the car mist free in cold and wet weather.

each to there own but the benfits dont outweigh the gains to me.

jazzyjembreaze

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Sry 4 the second post

Brun can u point me in the direction of a good squirty bottle to use
As you seem clued up on the subject

Brun

Plenty available from many good retailers! Find the one which is most comfortable for your own hand!