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RetiredMarine
Junior Member
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 Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 08:30:16
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In the last two weeks I have been in three cars that didn't use the AC. When they pulled up the windows were up so you would assume the AC was on. I have a great respect for those drivers who pull up windows down telling you they have no AC. The way home it doesn't matter as much.
When I am the driver I always ask the riders if you get to cold or to hot please let me know. Many drivers do the same.
Little to humid not to use AC, just my opinion.
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Bodybykids
New Member
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 09:05:14
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| I have ridden in the backseat a few times in the last week and experienced the same but I believe the AC is on however its not reaching the back seat. If the driver turns it up, then it gets really cool in the front whereas the back is just reaching comfortable. Another problem I experience is it takes some time for my car to cool off inside since it sits outside in a parking lot all day with no cover. I don't drive that often but I know these are problems in my car. I don't mind, if I am driving, if my passengers ask me to adjust the temp but if I am a passenger, I just deal with it. My drive to 234 is relatively short and although warm it isnt unbearable and I just appreciate the ride back to my car. |
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CJ
Average Member
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 16:29:35
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When its really hot (as it has been ALL summer) some cars, particularly older cars are not going to be able to get teh car as cool as a brand new car might be able to. My 2005 Mercury gets cool when we are in motion but for some reason, idling it just won't get cold. As a result I do not pick up slugs when I drive that vehicle because I don't want to deal with explaining that to perspective slugs. Instead I either leave work early or take back roads home (thank you GPS!).
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RetiredMarine
Junior Member
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Posted - 30 Jul 2010 : 07:55:31
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| The cars in question have been newer cars a PT Cruiser, Ford Explorer and a Saturn |
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Rickie
Junior Member
37 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2010 : 08:27:19
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| Maybe you can point to that sign, "Your wife's HOT! Fix the AC" and hopefully they get the clue. But then again, that sign is close to Springfield and you've already spent 20 minutes...sorry |
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go2grl
Moderator
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Posted - 02 Aug 2010 : 11:18:14
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Originally posted by CJ
When its really hot (as it has been ALL summer) some cars, particularly older cars are not going to be able to get teh car as cool as a brand new car might be able to. My 2005 Mercury gets cool when we are in motion but for some reason, idling it just won't get cold. As a result I do not pick up slugs when I drive that vehicle because I don't want to deal with explaining that to perspective slugs. Instead I either leave work early or take back roads home (thank you GPS!).
CJ
My 10 year old Passat does the same thing. For me, it's not a big deal. The few times I do drive during the warm/hot/humid days, I ride alone instead of picking up slugs so they don't have to put up with it. Again, common courtesy comes into play. |
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Pele
Senior Member Member
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Posted - 03 Aug 2010 : 07:13:27
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quote:
Originally posted by CJ
When its really hot (as it has been ALL summer) some cars, particularly older cars are not going to be able to get teh car as cool as a brand new car might be able to. My 2005 Mercury gets cool when we are in motion but for some reason, idling it just won't get cold. As a result I do not pick up slugs when I drive that vehicle because I don't want to deal with explaining that to perspective slugs. Instead I either leave work early or take back roads home (thank you GPS!).
CJ
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Originally posted by go2grl
My 10 year old Passat does the same thing. For me, it's not a big deal. The few times I do drive during the warm/hot/humid days, I ride alone instead of picking up slugs so they don't have to put up with it. Again, common courtesy comes into play.
In 1995, Car manufacturers switched over to a new chemical in the A/C system called R134a. Prior to that, cars used something called R12.
R12 eats holes in the ozone layer, but it cools MUCH better than the new stuff.
R134a requires higher pressure to cool. Hence why the cars only get cool when you're in motion and not while idling. While idling the compressor is not running as fast, obviously.
That aside, please, Please, PLEASE reconsider not picking up slugs... I'd rather sit in an un-air conditioned car for the 30 minute ride to Horner. Rd than wait around 20-30 mins for a ride on that hot bench at the Pentagon.
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Times to beat:
Horner Rd to/from Pentagon: 12 mins Without Slugs - 17 mins With slugs
Dale City exit to/from 3rd St Tunnel, D.C. 18 mins (No slugs - Holiday) |
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SuTaRiCh
Junior Member
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Posted - 09 Aug 2010 : 11:36:41
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| I nearly typed this on my blackberry on Friday, but was feeling queasy enough without trying to do that. On Friday I got in to a car at the Pentagon just after 3 PM. It was a hot and humid day. The car windows were up. The driver was in shorts and a t-shirt. I was in work clothes (and had been standing in the sun for 15 minutes). He did NOT have the AC on - just blowing air. That just didn't cut it. I was about dead by the time I got to Rte 17, 2 hours later. I'm sorry, I really think a little courtesy is needed here... |
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Bodybykids
New Member
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Posted - 10 Aug 2010 : 09:34:01
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| That was inconsiderate. I was running late last week mostly everyday and ended up driving. Coming home I picked up two ladies on Crystal drive and being I just left the parking lot, the car was hot. I did let them know that I had just gotten in the car, however, the car did not get really cool and it was a warm drive home. I apologized to them but have since figured out that I had a wrong button pressed and by unpressing that one the car would cool a lot faster. I don't mind my passengers telling me they are uncomfortable - be it too cool or too hot. |
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carsmusthaveAC
Starting Member
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Posted - 16 Aug 2010 : 21:00:05
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| That is the worst thing about slugging. People are so cheap and swear that running the AC burns gas. Well than DONT PICK PEOPLE UP. I now ask if they have AC before I get in because I refuse to sit there and sweat to death. I even had people tell me that they dont turn it on for that reason. I have pin pointed a few cars that I will not get in whatsoever. I will also not get in anything that is 2 door. Some people are completely ignorant and should not be picking up if you dont want to make people comfortable. |
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Pele
Senior Member Member
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Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 06:53:00
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At highway speeds, the extra wind resistance caused by windows down actually consumes more fuel than running the A/C.
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Times to beat:
Horner Rd to/from Pentagon: 12 mins Without Slugs - 17 mins With slugs
Dale City exit to/from 3rd St Tunnel, D.C. 18 mins (No slugs - Holiday) |
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CJ
Average Member
84 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2010 : 16:26:17
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Originally posted by carsmusthaveAC
That is the worst thing about slugging. People are so cheap and swear that running the AC burns gas. Well than DONT PICK PEOPLE UP. I now ask if they have AC before I get in because I refuse to sit there and sweat to death. I even had people tell me that they dont turn it on for that reason. I have pin pointed a few cars that I will not get in whatsoever. I will also not get in anything that is 2 door. Some people are completely ignorant and should not be picking up if you dont want to make people comfortable.
I like your line about people being so cheap... as you get into a car with a complete stranger so YOU don't have to pay for gas... "ring,ring kettle pot's on the phone... its for you!"
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Checkers
Junior Member
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Posted - 19 Aug 2010 : 19:45:44
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| Myth Busters busted the myth re windows vs ac. Really! |
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Bodybykids
New Member
21 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2010 : 07:42:59
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| I don't slug because I am cheap. I think its a great way to commute. I drive a Chevy Astro Van that uses gas like water and I think its crazy to burn gas for just me to go to work. Its different when the whole family is in the van. A lot of people slug because parking may be non-existent where they work or outrageously expensive. People slug to get help the environment go green. Its also great for those of us who can find a better use for the gas money and being a sole occupant of a vehicle and contributing to the "95 Corridor" gridlock. I can go on and on and on about the benefits of slugging such as I have met some really nice people. |
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CJ
Average Member
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Posted - 20 Aug 2010 : 08:02:20
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@Body- I both slug and drive, denpending on my schedule and my husband's schedule but "carsmusthaveac" has a lot of nerve calling people cheap when he or she is getting a free ride. As I have mentioned before, i have a Montego that doesn't get really cool until you get going on the highway so when I drive that car, I don't pick up slugs because I don't want to deal with people coming on here and complaining, actually I have been picking up slugs ALOT less lately (and coming in pre HOV hours) because people on here have been complaining ALOT more about trivial things.
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Bodybykids
New Member
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Posted - 20 Aug 2010 : 09:19:43
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I understand and I don't blame you but why let the complaints bother you. If the riders don't like the vehicle they got in.....then next time they will chose to get in a different vehicle. There will always, always be complaints because you just can't make everybody happy. I have experienced loud music, questionable music, no / low AC, no rear seat space, car driving off before I was completely out of the car, a driver who doesn't stop until their kissing the bumper in front of them - no complaint but I did note the vehicle and won't ride with them again. But the good outweighs the bad, so reconsider picking up slugs when you drive the Montego, just let them know the AC takes a little time to do its thing.
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Using the AC to much to ask?
