In Texas...so what can I expect from my A/C this summer? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jmhenry5150 · 05-25-2011, 05:44 PM

Just as the title says, I'm in TX where it gets to 100+ fairly regular...

I bought my car in December, so of course I haven't had a chance to really push my A/C yet...it was 90 today...

So, what can us Camaro owners expect from our air conditioners on 100+ days ???

blufin · 05-25-2011, 05:46 PM

Mine is fine here in S Florida. Should be no problem with it set to recirculate.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 05-25-2011, 05:51 PM

On full blast mine got uncomfortably chilly after not very long, no matter how hot it was outside (true I'm far from Texas but we did have a few days around 100). Just give it a couple minutes for the refrigerant to start doing its thing and get past that initial blast of hot air, and you'll be a snowman in no time.

ewynn9 · 05-25-2011, 05:52 PM

It works great, honestly can get too cold sometimes.

scythezo6 · 05-25-2011, 05:56 PM

In dallas you have humidity so you may have to recirc. the air. In El Paso its dry as ever and it works like a charm. After about 10min on full blast it gets too cold lol.

NSCRFN3 · 05-25-2011, 05:59 PM

No problems with the air in mine. Works great all the time! Too good sometimes!

guitarfrk67 · 05-25-2011, 06:04 PM

I got mine in May of 2010 and went through the summer with no issues. AC kept cool but investing in a decent sunshield cover kept the inside nice and pleasant through those 100+ days. Parking under the shade of a nice big tree may keep it cool as well, but as i found out, birds were trying to keep cool in that same tree and got comfortable by relieving themselves on my baby! My poor car was covered in bird poo!

! I only parked for about an hour (Plano, TX). I immediately went home and gave Sharky a good wash and cleaning!

CyberDan · 05-25-2011, 06:09 PM

I drove to work in said hot weather... And I had it turned on just the first speed setting, with a 30 mile drive... It worked beautifully.

GearHeadPeter · 05-25-2011, 06:09 PM

I'm in Phoenix and it gets hot as Hell and I have had no problem keeping cool last summer, the trick is to get good window tint. I recommend the type I have in my sig - Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-25-2011, 06:31 PM

As mentioned, window tint and you'll be

... and cool

....

jmhenry5150 · 05-26-2011, 07:40 AM

Great! thx for the responses...

CamaroSkooter · 05-26-2011, 07:59 AM

You can expect cool air from your A/C

BigCarrot · 05-26-2011, 08:15 AM

works great for me. Cloth seats and a Sun Shade so when I get in drop the windows for about 30 seconds blast the A/C roll up the windows and I'm comfortable

bluetorp · 05-26-2011, 10:02 AM

My A/C has difficulty coping with the heat here in the Middle East.

05-25-2011, 05:44 PM	#1
jmhenry5150 2011 Camaro Newbie Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS (With RS package) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	In Texas...so what can I expect from my A/C this summer? Just as the title says, I'm in TX where it gets to 100+ fairly regular... I bought my car in December, so of course I haven't had a chance to really push my A/C yet...it was 90 today... So, what can us Camaro owners expect from our air conditioners on 100+ days ??? __________________ - J. Michael Henry

05-25-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	Mine is fine here in S Florida. Should be no problem with it set to recirculate. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

05-25-2011, 05:52 PM	#4
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	It works great, honestly can get too cold sometimes. __________________

05-25-2011, 05:56 PM	#5
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	In dallas you have humidity so you may have to recirc. the air. In El Paso its dry as ever and it works like a charm. After about 10min on full blast it gets too cold lol. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

05-25-2011, 05:59 PM	#6
NSCRFN3 Drives: 2010 Camaro RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 36°13′12″N 82°20′17″W Posts: 492 View My Garage	No problems with the air in mine. Works great all the time! Too good sometimes! __________________

05-25-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	On full blast mine got uncomfortably chilly after not very long, no matter how hot it was outside (true I'm far from Texas but we did have a few days around 100). Just give it a couple minutes for the refrigerant to start doing its thing and get past that initial blast of hot air, and you'll be a snowman in no time.

05-25-2011, 06:04 PM	#7
guitarfrk67 "Sharky" Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 38	I got mine in May of 2010 and went through the summer with no issues. AC kept cool but investing in a decent sunshield cover kept the inside nice and pleasant through those 100+ days. Parking under the shade of a nice big tree may keep it cool as well, but as i found out, birds were trying to keep cool in that same tree and got comfortable by relieving themselves on my baby! My poor car was covered in bird poo!! I only parked for about an hour (Plano, TX). I immediately went home and gave Sharky a good wash and cleaning!

05-25-2011, 06:09 PM	#8
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	I drove to work in said hot weather... And I had it turned on just the first speed setting, with a 30 mile drive... It worked beautifully. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

05-25-2011, 06:09 PM	#9
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I'm in Phoenix and it gets hot as Hell and I have had no problem keeping cool last summer, the trick is to get good window tint. I recommend the type I have in my sig - Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

05-25-2011, 06:31 PM	#10
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,656	As mentioned, window tint and you'll be ... and cool.... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

05-26-2011, 07:40 AM	#11
jmhenry5150 2011 Camaro Newbie Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS (With RS package) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	Great! thx for the responses... __________________ - J. Michael Henry

05-26-2011, 07:59 AM	#12
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	You can expect cool air from your A/C __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

05-26-2011, 10:02 AM	#14
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	My A/C has difficulty coping with the heat here in the Middle East.

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