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Old 04-15-2003, 12:03 AM   #1
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Default No A/C In STI (according to Impreza lit.)

OK, first let me pre-emptively WTLW myself, since I'm sure someone has posted this already. However, I frequent the forums and didn't know.

*According to the 24 page Impreza literature* the STI has for A/C "---" Which the key says "Not available"

Am I the only one who didn't know that? Or is this source incorrect?
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Old 04-15-2003, 12:07 AM   #2
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Default OK I'm a chowderhead

OK I'm dumb

I should have read the next line that said "Semi Automatic A/C" and indicated the STI comes with that standard.

So now, I guess my question is, is the Semi Auto A/C better then the "normal" A/C?
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Old 04-15-2003, 12:09 AM   #3
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the reason why the lit says the STI has no A/C is because it has semi-auto climate control. it is much better than A/C IMO.

so don't worry you will have that cold air
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Old 04-15-2003, 12:37 AM   #4
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This is what the JDM and ROW WRX's have instead of the "manual AC".
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Old 04-16-2003, 10:18 AM   #5
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good lord.... this semi-automatic ac... is that the crap that comes on when you turn the dial to cold?

Balls - who may be forced to cut his ac belt.
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Old 04-16-2003, 10:22 AM   #6
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No AC belt means foggy windows in cold rainy weather.
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Old 04-16-2003, 10:47 AM   #7
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good lord.... this semi-automatic ac... is that the crap that comes on when you turn the dial to cold?

Balls - who may be forced to cut his ac belt.
I don't think your alternator would appreciate that

I think there will be an on-off button for the AC. The way I understand, semi-auto implies that it holds a certain temperature, like 20°C. I think the difference between "semi-auto" and climate control is that climate control is usually more advanced, 1°C(or °F) increments and multiple climate zones etc...

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No AC belt means foggy windows in cold rainy weather.
I know This may be the only reason I would keep AC in my STi...
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Old 04-16-2003, 11:06 AM   #8
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how much power can A/C sap? you can turn it off when you're looking for max power, and turn it on when you're in cruise mode, right?
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Pretty much, but it does add some weight, if that matters to you.
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Old 04-16-2003, 12:56 PM   #10
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Many cars have an a/c compressor cut-out when they are operated at full throttle. Anybody know whether the STI has this?
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Old 04-16-2003, 01:06 PM   #11
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Many cars have an a/c compressor cut-out when they are operated at full throttle. Anybody know whether the STI has this?
WRX does so, it's likely.
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Old 04-16-2003, 01:42 PM   #12
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Pretty much, but it does add some weight, if that matters to you.
not to me. of course, I'll be adding more weight (stereo), and removing some weight (wing).
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how much power can A/C sap? you can turn it off when you're looking for max power, and turn it on when you're in cruise mode, right?
The A/C saps a little power all of the time because you're still spinning a pulley. If you were to remove the compressor and all of the associated plumbing I would expect to see over 50 pounds saved. Add a new (usually much lighter) aftermarket exhaust, take out the spare tire and jack, remove a few other things and maybe you can't get the portly STi below 3000 pounds
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I don't think your alternator would appreciate that
are they on the same belt????

that would be quite retarded if they are....
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Old 04-16-2003, 08:14 PM   #15
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The A/C saps a little power all of the time because you're still spinning a pulley. If you were to remove the compressor and all of the associated plumbing I would expect to see over 50 pounds saved. Add a new (usually much lighter) aftermarket exhaust, take out the spare tire and jack, remove a few other things and maybe you can't get the portly STi below 3000 pounds
Sure, I understand that aspect. More power to the people that want to go this route. I think i'll be happy with the stock weight, and the stock power will be more than adequate for me.
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Old 04-18-2003, 01:49 PM   #16
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Where is all this information on this car? Like the no a/c or semi-automatic a/c...the stero stuff..and all that someoen said it was on a pdf file in the microsite.. but i dont see ne pdf files..
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At the very least, it is in the new brochure that dealers have.

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Old 04-18-2003, 04:09 PM   #18
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Where is all this information on this car? Like the no a/c or semi-automatic a/c...the stero stuff..and all that someoen said it was on a pdf file in the microsite.. but i dont see ne pdf files..
Thanks for posting this. Subaru just added a bunch more stuff to their media site. I just checked last night and there are a few more STi items now.

Link:

http://www.media.subaru.com/

Click on Impreza under Product Info on the right.

Heres a direct link to STi Core Technology (way COOL):

STi Core Technology PDF
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