How do you guys deal with the heat? I'm from the midwest visiting Texas

[skribblez32]

Hi guys,

I'm originally from IL so the summers are not too bad here. Gets to the 100's maybe 1-2 days a summer.

However my parents have been telling me that you guys usually expect 95+ degree weather during the summer. I'll be bringing my car down for the first time this summer when classes let out.

How do you guys cope with it? Tinted windows? Car visors?

I already swapped out my leather shift knob for a delrin one lol, in preparation for the extreme hotness.

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[samagon]

I don't even notice it.

But you could always try parking strategically when you do, under trees, in garages, etc.

[Chino Bling]

air conditioning.

[Rancid]

I keep midgets in my car so the A/C can stay running.

[pjo42387]

I dont know about yall but my car runs like crap during the summer.

[Rancid]

Originally Posted by pjo42387

I dont know about yall but my car runs like crap during the summer.

Must just be you.

[DarkShadow]

keep a group of coeds in bikinis in your car and you'll never notice the heat.

[skribblez32]

I hate using my A/C. I'm always the windows down type of guy. Maybe I'll just drive around naked.

[Rancid]

If you're coming to the Houston area, you will use your A/C. The humidity will murder you.

[Chino Bling]

Originally Posted by skribblez32

I hate using my A/C. I'm always the windows down type of guy. Maybe I'll just drive around naked.

yeah...that won't be all over the news...

[ruiner]

Fully metallic tint works wonders to keep the car cool in the summer. When you first get in the car turn the A/C on outside air and roll all the windows down to let out excess hot air. When you notice the car isn't getting any cooler (while you're rolling) roll all the windows up and switch to recirculation on the A/C. Your car will be cool in 2-3 minutes tops!

-Chad

[m@stro]

Originally Posted by ruiner

Fully metallic tint works wonders to keep the car cool in the summer. When you first get in the car turn the A/C on outside air and roll all the windows down to let out excess hot air. When you notice the car isn't getting any cooler (while you're rolling) roll all the windows up and switch to recirculation on the A/C. Your car will be cool in 2-3 minutes tops!

-Chad

we've got a new film from japan called Wincos that has 0 metal in it & has 92% heat rejection. its out of control badass.

[aschen]

tint + light color car helps. Mostley we are not panseys though . I would never go out of my way to get a black car ih texas though

[skribblez32]

Originally Posted by ruiner

Fully metallic tint works wonders to keep the car cool in the summer. When you first get in the car turn the A/C on outside air and roll all the windows down to let out excess hot air. When you notice the car isn't getting any cooler (while you're rolling) roll all the windows up and switch to recirculation on the A/C. Your car will be cool in 2-3 minutes tops!

-Chad

Great tips. Idk about the metallic tint though, I guess I'm going to have to research a bit and see if they'll look decent on my car.

[skribblez32]

Originally Posted by m@stro

we've got a new film from japan called Wincos that has 0 metal in it & has 92% heat rejection. its out of control badass.

you got a link?

[m@stro]

http://www.special-inc.com/film.htm

in some sort of weird picture language

only thing i could find in english:

http://www.enprodistributing.com/blog/?p=11

[Rancid]

Originally Posted by m@stro

we've got a new film from japan called Wincos that has 0 metal in it & has 92% heat rejection. its out of control badass.

Will it decimate all? Do you have to overnight it from Japan?

[Zyrtor]

Originally Posted by Rancid

If you're coming to the Houston area, you will use your A/C. The humidity will murder you.

QFT. Windows down mean hot air in your face like a dragons breath.

[skribblez32]

http://www.special-inc.com/film.htm

in some sort of weird picture language

only thing i could find in english:

http://www.enprodistributing.com/blog/?p=11

wow looks great. I hope it works as well as it is advertised. Can you pm me a quote for full car at 30% tint?

I'll be located in Austin and will probably travel to Houston to catch some Cubs games

[skribblez32]

Anyone have any tips on keeping your A/C in tip top shape? I know running it atleast once in a while just to keep the seals lubed is a good way. Anything else?

I'll be topping off my coolant and all that jazz before the road trip down there.

[TheRipler]

Originally Posted by skribblez32

Anyone have any tips on keeping your A/C in tip top shape? I know running it atleast once in a while just to keep the seals lubed is a good way. Anything else?

I'll be topping off my coolant and all that jazz before the road trip down there.

I don't think I've ever heard of anyone having to run the A/C to keep it lubricated. We use it enough down here, that it isn't an issue.

Last summer was extremely mild. If you're lucky, it will carry over to this year. Then again 30+ contiguous days of 100+ weather isn't out of the question either.

[LiquidIQ]

Wusses. I wear my Oakland Raiders parka in the summer.

[m@stro]

Originally Posted by Rancid

Will it decimate all? Do you have to overnight it from Japan?

goddamn right. and no, its in stock. so no overnighting needed. and the tuna is awesome here.

[STI-NKR]

I saw a kid walking down the street last week in jeans a big hooded jacket with the hood up...

It can get kinda toasty down here, just park strategically like said before.

[m@stro]

Originally Posted by LiquidIQ

Wusses. I wear my Oakland Raiders parka in the summer.

while driving the miata. so OG.