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Insulating A/C Pipe?
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:19 am
by zdkaiser
I was thinking about insulating the A/C pipe under the hood that runs into the cabin. I was going to use the basic 1 split foam pipe insulator (bought at Home Depot). I was wondering if this is going to make any difference, as the A/C in these Vibes are pretty weak? Also, is the foam going to melt or catch on fire? Anyone have any experience with this?By the way, I would be modding a 2007 base Vibe.Thanks.
Re: Insulating A/C Pipe? (zdkaiser)
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:31 am
by bodhi_tree777
Here's another thread, with pics, about the same thing (thought I'd post it before the search Nazis chimed in )
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=4914
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:38 pm
by northvibe
just make sure its flame retardant and has a high heat ability.
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:30 am
by lovemyraffe
I did this a while back and didn't notice any difference. Waste of time IMO.
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:00 am
by northvibe
Many members did feel a difference...including myself.
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:16 am
by djb383
It doesn't work. The cold line is coming from the passenger compartment - not going to it.
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=29064
Re: (djb383)
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:00 pm
by Raven
Tinting your windows will make a huge difference.
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:58 pm
by northvibe
lets have a huge brawl about this in a pool of vaseline There was a member with a thermostat that even read lower numbers. So whatever is said, it has worked for some...do as you wish.