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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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I´m starting a little weight reduction on my 1992 C4 6speed.
Biggest issue is to remove the ac completly, how to do against the firewall? And if I remove everyting, how to do with all the eletrical wirering?

Will the computer warn all the time?

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Just unbolt the "suit case" from the firewall and tape up all the wires/connectors. Is 15lbs that important? I can't think of any warning lights that would come on, and if they do, just pull the AC fuse.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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15lbs isn´t that important. But it will give me more space.
Sometimes it´s better to ask once more than less.

I was wondering all of the climator goes by that "suit case" I just wanna get rid of the ac not all of the system.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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I modified that thing.






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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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That's nice work Joby, did you make it out of fiberglass?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Good job.

I pulled mine completely off. Since it's a track only car, I don't need the blower motor or heater.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 89 Paul in Cal
That's nice work Joby, did you make it out of fiberglass?
Yes, Fiberglass and polyester resin.

Some more pictures here:
http://jobyteknik.homeip.net/corvett...3_fan_housing/
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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FYI............the cars defroster uses the ac to keep the windshield clear. Just in case you plan on street driving.....
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Nice mod - did you leave the fan/heater operational?
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Nice mod - did you leave the fan/heater operational?
Yes, heater and fan still works.
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