 How to: Make the A/C Blow a tad colder..., under 5 bux |
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 Jun 6, 2008 - 1:32 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%)  |
Well, i have been running this for 2 week now, checking every two days. And im suprised with the results. materials cost 5 bucks. I have tried this on the corolla. Its been tried on matrix on other forums, each car is different.
Go to home depot and get one of those pipe insulators and zip ties. What i did with the celi, is that i wrapped to insulate the largest a/c pipe. it keeps most heat away, so it blows colder, i tried to insulate as most as i can. I check it every day, cause, some say is a fire hazzard, but i got the one that is rated for high temps. Well enough of the talk, here is the proof. BTW, if you dont like it, dont critizice, it is not hot looks, but in Georgia, the summers are killing. And it can be removed for winter.... 
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Jun 6, 2008 - 1:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
makes sense. good thinking
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Jun 6, 2008 - 2:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From Mozambique, Africa Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Considering where I'm at, I'm definately going to try this!
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Jun 6, 2008 - 2:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
replacing your cabin air filter makes a world of difference too
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Jun 6, 2008 - 2:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 3, '08 From Ireland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Makes perfect sense. Good thinking.
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Jun 6, 2008 - 2:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From Mozambique, Africa Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (LewFX @ Jun 6, 2008 - 9:16 PM)  replacing your cabin air filter makes a world of difference too I didn't know that there was a filter to replace for the a/c. Where's it located? -------------------- "Remember, amateurs built the ark and professionals built the Titanic. But revolutionaries built the Celica!"- Me |
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Jun 6, 2008 - 3:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
we dont have cabin air filter , at least not on mine.
I was a little hesitant, at first, but it gets 100 degrees here sometimes, and convertibles are more difficult to cool down... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Jun 6, 2008 - 7:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
I heard about this before just never really tried it cause I barley use the A/C lol good to know it works.
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Jun 6, 2008 - 7:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '07 From I-59 -N- 610 Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
haha i use windows.... i love the texas heat! windows fown sunroof open, hair in da breeze but ac is a must in hou traffic, good post, when i get my celica fixec im deffinately gunna do this...
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Jun 6, 2008 - 9:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '08 From Seven Cities, SE Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
QUOTE (Remy @ Jun 6, 2008 - 8:53 PM) I heard about this before just never really tried it cause I barley use the A/C lol good to know it works. Freakin' Nords!  Looks worth a try - we're not much cooler here, so hopefully it will provide a little relief. I just hope I can get mine as neat as yours. -------------------- |
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Jun 6, 2008 - 9:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ingenious! i'll be doing this tomorrow for sure!
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Jun 6, 2008 - 11:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
the AC insulation is another feature the older celi's had that the 6th gen didn't get...
i wonder if the 5th gen ones will fit the 6th gen ones? i'll have to take pics and check it out. -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Jun 7, 2008 - 3:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '06 From San Luis AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i have to try that, here in Yuma Arizona in summer we are at 102- 110 as a regular day!
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Jun 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i just remembered something from my AC class. if the evap core gets too cold it can and will ice over which means NO cold air. be sure the air coming out of the vent is NOT below 32F!
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Jun 7, 2008 - 9:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
thats why i think we need to take it off during winter. There is no way it will come out that cold when its 100 degrees in the summer.
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Jun 7, 2008 - 9:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 7, 2008 - 10:06 AM) thats why i think we need to take it off during winter. There is no way it will come out that cold when its 100 degrees in the summer. you'd be surprised! when my AC system was fully charged it blew 35F  my car was a rolling meat fridge.
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Jun 7, 2008 - 11:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 2, '07 From Great Western Plateau Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I always these insulator on newer cars but never really though abt it. COol mod, deff will try it out..
This post has been edited by lubu: Jun 7, 2008 - 1:12 PM --------------------  98% completion --- aaRon |
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Jun 7, 2008 - 12:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
damn i need to get off my ass and do this. TEXAS HEAT FTW. haha.. also i need to purgo my AC and give it a new start
 -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jun 7, 2008 - 12:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM) i just remembered something from my AC class. if the evap core gets too cold it can and will ice over which means NO cold air. be sure the air coming out of the vent is NOT below 32F! wait. isn't the larger one the low pressure side. which meants that its comming OUT of the ac core, & already cooled the cabin? i can see it still helping since the condenser doesn't have to pull as much heat away from the 134... -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jun 7, 2008 - 1:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Its a cool idea (get it? haha).
But I would like to see some type of automotive insulation used that is fire safe, and doesn't look like home depot in your engine bay. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jun 7, 2008 - 2:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
QUOTE (lagos @ Jun 7, 2008 - 2:37 PM) Its a cool idea (get it? haha). But I would like to see some type of automotive insulation used that is fire safe, and doesn't look like home depot in your engine bay. i dont think it looks to bad actually...plus its all about functioning who cares what it looks like? lol.....which reminds me of a buddy of mine who has a cobra svt mustang...04 i believe...under his hood he has NASA spec. thick ass heat deflecting material that he wrapped EVERYTHING in....its almost like a very thick tin foil....you would not believe how cold his car runs...litteraly cold --------------------  I"M NOT A TOYOTA FAN, IM A FANATIC 1984 accord hatch 5 speed (T-Belt)-Junkyard 1991 VDUB jetta wolfsburg Ed. 5 speed (clutch)-junkyard 1988 Dodge Aries K (sold) 1969 Chevy El camino - Traded for celica 1991 Dodge Daytona-Traded for Celica 1988 Chevy Camaro-Work in Progress 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 - For Sale 1995 Toyota Celica-Work in Progress |
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Jun 9, 2008 - 9:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 13, '06 From UnderTheGround403 Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (LewFX @ Jun 6, 2008 - 1:16 PM) replacing your cabin air filter makes a world of difference too Where is this cabin filter you talk of? I have my blower apart at this moment, and I can only clean the "fins" on the roundl fan assembly. |
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Jun 9, 2008 - 9:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
our cars have no cabin filter.
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Jun 10, 2008 - 12:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i thought so lol. i did this a few days ago. it actually helps, too.
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jun 10, 2008 - 5:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
there should be, some automotive type. we just have to look for. In the mean time this is working for me.
-------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Jun 10, 2008 - 5:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 2, '08 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Could be...but I dont know. My 7th Gen has one because I took it out before to check it, it was clean so I just put it back in...
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Jun 10, 2008 - 5:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
This is brilliant! I'm totally going to find something to do this with. I wonder if that insulation material that you use on hot water heaters would work - the stuff that's fiberglass on the inside and foil on the outside. I bet that stuff isn't flammable.
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Jun 10, 2008 - 9:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 27, '07 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Makes perfect sense. good thinkin
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Dec 11, 2008 - 3:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
any other ideas on making the AC blow colder before i have to deal w/ texas summer(100+ AND high humidity)
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Dec 11, 2008 - 3:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
Hah! I forgot all about this thread! Wish I'd remembered in in July
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Aug 12, 2009 - 2:31 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 9, '08 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (GriffGirl @ Dec 11, 2008 - 1:29 PM) Hah! I forgot all about this thread! Wish I'd remembered in in July Remember now! -TC -------------------- Live your life for yourself. Don't hold back for anything or anyone.
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