Removing A/C = Little weight savings

[Richard Hoffman]

This is precisely what I was trying to say!
I should drop some batteries in the scale and hit the boneyard and get
compressor weights from the typ44 and typ81/85 cars.  I would definetly get
a few weird looks carrying a postal scale into the yard though :)
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ti Kan" <ti at amb.org>
To: "Richard Hoffman" <billzcat1 at hotmail.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>; <audi20v at rennlist.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 1:56 AM
Subject: Re: Removing A/C = Little weight savings


> Richard Hoffman writes:
> > This total represents EVERYTHING from the engine-bay side of the A/C
system.
> > I took off all lines, brackets and fittings from the bumper to the
firewall.
> > I didn't touch anything under the dash, since thats WAY too much work!!
> > ...
> > Total 41 lbs, 14.3 oz
>
> The only thing of substance under the dash for the A/C is the evaporator,
> and that's not much weight either.  So, that wouldn't have added much
> to the savings.
>
> I understand that the CQ has a Nippondenso compressor, which is one
> of the lighter factory compressors.  On the early type 44s the
> GM-Delco compressor is much heavier, and the full-size York on the
> 4KQ and Coupes are also fairly substantial.  On those cars there would
> be a bit more weight savings.
>
> For someone who still primarily drives on the street and lives in
> a warm climate at least part of the year, getting rid of the A/C is
> probably not a sensible thing to do.  If you're building a dedicated
> track car or a drag racer, on the other hand, then every ounce helps...
>
> -Ti
> 2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
> 2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
> 1984 5000S turbo
> 1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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