The Miata has functional AC now!

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08/02/2018 at 00:08 • Filed to: None

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I can actually drive the damn thing when it’s 90+ degrees out now without hating my life. The drive to Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday is no longer something I’m completely dreading!

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Seriously, as much as I love this car it was absolutely miserable to drive when it was hot outside.

It was still the original R12 system which didn’t have hardly any pressure left. I had it converted to R134a so that I can easily charge it if it ever loses pressure over time. Works like a charm now.

Anyway, why am I driving to Nebraska?

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My first divisional level AutoX event! There’s a whole group of us Wichita SCCA people heading up to run this weekend and I’m excited.

My only goal is not to be last.


DISCUSSION (4)


Kinja'd!!! AestheticsInMotion > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
08/02/2018 at 00:46

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I deeply regret buying a Miata without factory AC. Wonder how much of a pain it would be to retrofit the AC system... 


Kinja'd!!! I have another burner, try to guess it! > AestheticsInMotion
08/02/2018 at 01:36

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If you don’t wanna buy new parts, probably a massive one. When I had an EG civic w/o A/C I went to junkyards to scavenge the main parts and the A/C was stri pp ed on so many I gave up.

Although with a Miata you could maybe find someone who’s stripping it outta there’s for autoX/track work  and buy it from them.


Kinja'd!!! Cash Rewards > AestheticsInMotion
08/02/2018 at 07:58

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Treasure coast will sell you a used compressor for $50. I'm sure that's just the tip of the iceberg though


Kinja'd!!! mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > AestheticsInMotion
08/02/2018 at 09:43

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If I ever get around removing mine you’re welcome to it. A/C = less power and more weight!  Mine isn’t functioning and weighs the car down in the front by like 30lbs. I’m used to not having A/C anyways.