How much roughly do small car air con units weigh?
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I don't really use mine and also have started to do trackdays in my Aygo ( 1.0 litre, mighty 67bhp)and wondered how much the air con weighed and whether is could be removed from the vehicle.
The car only weighs about 850kg so even if it is 10-15kg it would be a nice saving.
Any thoughts on how much they tend to weigh and are they easy for a garage to remove?
Andy
PS You can tell I have the mechanical knowledge of a doormouse
The car only weighs about 850kg so even if it is 10-15kg it would be a nice saving.
Any thoughts on how much they tend to weigh and are they easy for a garage to remove?
Andy
PS You can tell I have the mechanical knowledge of a doormouse
Well mousey...at least you admit it !!
Modern cars can be very intricate and awkward due to cramming so much, into such little space.
The AC compressor itself may weigh as much as 10-15kg, and then there are the other associated parts like front condensor and interal workings in the cabin.
But the belt drive may be shared with other parts which could add complications.
I'd say though removal of those main parts in the engine compartment wouldnt be overly difficult assuming the belt drive is easy sorted. Its always easy to remove stuff...if you know its never going back on ( ie, cut/grinder lol )
I'd probably leave the stuff inside the cabin as is, unless you intend a full strip down. Modern dashes can be a nightmare to take apart..which means a lot of hours work. ie ££££ if paying someone.
Modern cars can be very intricate and awkward due to cramming so much, into such little space.
The AC compressor itself may weigh as much as 10-15kg, and then there are the other associated parts like front condensor and interal workings in the cabin.
But the belt drive may be shared with other parts which could add complications.
I'd say though removal of those main parts in the engine compartment wouldnt be overly difficult assuming the belt drive is easy sorted. Its always easy to remove stuff...if you know its never going back on ( ie, cut/grinder lol )
I'd probably leave the stuff inside the cabin as is, unless you intend a full strip down. Modern dashes can be a nightmare to take apart..which means a lot of hours work. ie ££££ if paying someone.
Edited by stevieturbo on Friday 26th March 10:16
stevieturbo said:
Well mousey...at least you admit it !!
Modern cars can be very intricate and awkward due to cramming so much, into such little space.
The AC compressor itself may weigh as much as 10-15kg, and then there are the other associated parts like front condensor and interal workings in the cabin.
But the belt drive may be shared with other parts which could add complications.
I'd say though removal of those main parts in the engine compartment wouldnt be overly difficult assuming the belt drive is easy sorted. Its always easy to remove stuff...if you know its never going back on ( ie, cut/grinder lol )
I'd probably leave the stuff inside the cabin as is, unless you intend a full strip down. Modern dashes can be a nightmare to take apart..which means a lot of hours work. ie ££££ if paying someone.
Thanks, yes it would just be the guts of it. Sounds like it is worthwhile removing, I'll get a quote.Modern cars can be very intricate and awkward due to cramming so much, into such little space.
The AC compressor itself may weigh as much as 10-15kg, and then there are the other associated parts like front condensor and interal workings in the cabin.
But the belt drive may be shared with other parts which could add complications.
I'd say though removal of those main parts in the engine compartment wouldnt be overly difficult assuming the belt drive is easy sorted. Its always easy to remove stuff...if you know its never going back on ( ie, cut/grinder lol )
I'd probably leave the stuff inside the cabin as is, unless you intend a full strip down. Modern dashes can be a nightmare to take apart..which means a lot of hours work. ie ££££ if paying someone.
Edited by stevieturbo on Friday 26th March 10:16
Andy
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