During normal driving without the a/c on, all my shifts are smooth when letting the clutch out after gear changes. But when I have the a/c on I notice when shifting into 2nd or 3rd, then letting the clutch out pretty slow it feels like downshifting without rev matching and feeling the car jerk. Is that normal when the a/c is on? Anyone experience this?

 

i have the same problems, thats y i dont put the ac on unlesss its 10000 degrees

 

Just have to take your time and make sure you dont lose to many RPM's.....The AC adds more load to the engine so it causes the RPM's to drop a lil faster then normal. SO just plan for it

 

Oh ok thats good to know! Thought I had a clutch problem. Thanks guys!

 

Its normal...

 

i was wondering the same thing just never got around to asking. good info to know.
mat

 

What I also notice is that the drivetrain noise increases. The decal noise and trannny noise seems to increase !

 

i hear you, it happens to me too. just dont turn on the a/c thats what i do, and i live in el paso! haha

 

Try Gold Eagle 104+ octane booster. One bottle per tank and know loss in performance with A/C on. Safe to use.

 

well put! lol

 

I hate the ac. My girlfriend gets annoyed because i will almost NEVER put it on because i cant stand the loss in performance, but i hate driving with it on.

 

yeah so does my gf- and she gets more mad bc i lower my windows and she keeps her window up so it doesnt mess up her hair, but iknow shes hot. you what sucks more when it rains in a humid day - ifts its really bad i have to put the ac on but my car feels liek ****, and if i lower my windows i get really wet

 

i never use the A/C when driving, it makes all sorts of funny nosies and ROBS HP i dont care how hot it is i just roll all windows down

 

haha, same thing with me. I have a Lancer OZ, and it does the same thing. I cannot drive with the A/C on because my car will feel like a civic.. lol. I wish I only had as much power as you guys even when your A/C is on.

 

I noticed the exact same thing. I have to put the A/VC on because my daughter gets all flushed in the face and hot if I just roll down the windows when its 95+ outside. Starting from a red light is the worst. It seems i need to give it a little more gas to get going.