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motley1987 · 06-24-2012, 02:30 PM

I've thought the same thing all summer so far and thought it was just me. I'm going to make an appt with my dealer asap after reading comments that it's freezing people out and that they put it on low. I need to put it on high (which is crazy loud), just to make it tolerable and that's only when it's around 90. At no point am I thinking I need to turn it down since it's too cold.

jd10013 · 06-24-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

Eventually I came to the brilliant solution to keep the lowest setting, but turn the cold/hot dial to right in the middle. Waste of gas, but I like the air blowing on me.

over 55mph and it's more efficient to keep the AC on than the windows down due to the drag.

Jason@JacFab · 06-24-2012, 03:43 PM

Mine seems to take quite a while to get cold, and it feels almost non existent during low rpm/low speed driving in the city. Works great driving down the freeway though.

Angrybird 12 · 06-24-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

over 55mph and it's more efficient to keep the AC on than the windows down due to the drag.

Don't help much with the top down either.

IndeedSS1 · 06-24-2012, 03:54 PM

Mine works great. It's almost 100 here today and I was driving around town with the windows down and AC on.

ihaveacamaro · 06-24-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

over 55mph and it's more efficient to keep the AC on than the windows down due to the drag.

I don't think you understood what I wrote.... read again

2xSSRS · 06-24-2012, 05:53 PM

Guess I'll have to head to the dealer. Mine works, but as some of you have said, it takes a while and even on high, it sure won't run you out.

brandonrr · 06-25-2012, 02:14 AM

i too have noticed my AC works decent, but not spectacular...that is, until i hit the highway. once i'm going over 55mph, i have to take it off max AC and turn it down a click or two. (over 100F here)

it only takes about 45-60 seconds for my car to start blowing cool air, but when cruising at low speed and RPMs, it does seem a bit warmer than it should be. with more speed and RPMs, it'll get to the perfect temperature on max AC when it's 110F outside.

jd10013 · 06-25-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonrr

i too have noticed my AC works decent, but not spectacular...that is, until i hit the highway. once i'm going over 55mph, i have to take it off max AC and turn it down a click or two. (over 100F here)

it only takes about 45-60 seconds for my car to start blowing cool air, but when cruising at low speed and RPMs, it does seem a bit warmer than it should be. with more speed and RPMs, it'll get to the perfect temperature on max AC when it's 110F outside.

most likely becuase you have a lot more air moving over the condenser at higher speeds. I know it has fans, but that hardly matches the air ram at 55 mph.

Jamie Mac · 06-25-2012, 07:48 AM

Mine sucks too. They just filled it up because it was low and it's still sucks

meissen · 06-25-2012, 07:51 AM

Interesting to read the responses - I'm constantly having to turn down my AC because mine gets too cold. And I like it 66-68 in my house, so I'm used to colder air.

Sir Nuke · 06-25-2012, 07:54 AM

I'm sorry to hear that some of your cars don't cool very well, as mine will RUN OUT OUT!!! and its been right at 100 degs already!! even in the afternoon, and I get in my car that has been sitting in the sun, after the initial colling down, I turn it down to only 2 or 3 clicks off the bottom, and it will freeze you out and I will need to ensure I donm't have the air blowing directly on me. so obviously I have no complaints!

TooCool5 · 06-25-2012, 08:06 AM

Over the top happy with my A/C. It will freeze you out if you don't lower the temp after 10 min.
Had the re-flash done and all is OK.
Maybe your refrigerant level needs checking?

Rocky1974 · 06-25-2012, 08:19 AM

Mine works great!

06-24-2012, 02:30 PM	#57
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	I've thought the same thing all summer so far and thought it was just me. I'm going to make an appt with my dealer asap after reading comments that it's freezing people out and that they put it on low. I need to put it on high (which is crazy loud), just to make it tolerable and that's only when it's around 90. At no point am I thinking I need to turn it down since it's too cold. __________________ 2011 IOM 1LT RS. K&N Typhoon CAI; Sequential taillights, SLP faded gill overlays, VMAX CNC ported TB, RX Ported IM, RX breather, 3/8" Black Ice-olator, OEM STB, 4 gauge pack, Alpine amp and sub, convertible spoiler, IOM painted rear diffuser, SS front and rear sways, SS front and rear struts and springs, Street Scene front splitter, IOM hideaway headlight covers, 5% window tint.

06-24-2012, 03:54 PM	#61
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Mine works great. It's almost 100 here today and I was driving around town with the windows down and AC on. __________________ She is only memory now.

06-24-2012, 05:53 PM	#63
2xSSRS Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 974	Guess I'll have to head to the dealer. Mine works, but as some of you have said, it takes a while and even on high, it sure won't run you out. __________________

06-25-2012, 07:48 AM	#66
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Mine sucks too. They just filled it up because it was low and it's still sucks __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

06-25-2012, 07:51 AM	#67
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Interesting to read the responses - I'm constantly having to turn down my AC because mine gets too cold. And I like it 66-68 in my house, so I'm used to colder air. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

06-24-2012, 03:43 PM	#59
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Mine seems to take quite a while to get cold, and it feels almost non existent during low rpm/low speed driving in the city. Works great driving down the freeway though.

06-25-2012, 02:14 AM	#64
brandonrr LFX is not the average V6 Drives: 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 314	i too have noticed my AC works decent, but not spectacular...that is, until i hit the highway. once i'm going over 55mph, i have to take it off max AC and turn it down a click or two. (over 100F here) it only takes about 45-60 seconds for my car to start blowing cool air, but when cruising at low speed and RPMs, it does seem a bit warmer than it should be. with more speed and RPMs, it'll get to the perfect temperature on max AC when it's 110F outside.

06-25-2012, 07:54 AM	#68
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,379 View My Garage	I'm sorry to hear that some of your cars don't cool very well, as mine will RUN OUT OUT!!! and its been right at 100 degs already!! even in the afternoon, and I get in my car that has been sitting in the sun, after the initial colling down, I turn it down to only 2 or 3 clicks off the bottom, and it will freeze you out and I will need to ensure I donm't have the air blowing directly on me. so obviously I have no complaints! __________________

06-25-2012, 08:06 AM	#69
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Over the top happy with my A/C. It will freeze you out if you don't lower the temp after 10 min. Had the re-flash done and all is OK. Maybe your refrigerant level needs checking? __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

06-25-2012, 08:19 AM	#70
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	Mine works great!