engine makes interior so hot??
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From: Ajax, Ontario
Car Info: 2005 Aspen White STi
My STi does the same thing. After running the car hard, parking it for a bit, then getting back in, it definitely feels warmer. You'll also notice very warm air coming in from the vents for a few minutes.
Perfectly normal.
Perfectly normal.
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From: Houston, Texas "Drive it like you stole it.." 13.034 @ 105.19 mph
Car Info: Aspen White 04 STI, Silver 03 RS (wife's car)
I can feel it all over the outside too.. I thought it was just my sti getting super hot, I started worrying but as far as the interior is concerned I just keep A/C on... Does anyone know if make makes much of a power difference having it on??
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Car Info: Subaru Impreza WRX 2002
You'll also notice that the engine heats the interior air if you run just air, no A/C (or even if you vent air from outside). I never run the electric heat in my car (well, I live in Arizona, duh) unless it is genuinely cold outside, because the car's engine generates enough heat by itself.
My WRX heats the entire 2-car garage by about 20 degrees after my highway commute home. I park the car, go inside, take the trash out about 30 minutes later and the garage is like an oven!
My WRX heats the entire 2-car garage by about 20 degrees after my highway commute home. I park the car, go inside, take the trash out about 30 minutes later and the garage is like an oven!
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Car Info: Subaru Impreza WRX 2002
Originally Posted by kewldan
I can feel it all over the outside too.. I thought it was just my sti getting super hot, I started worrying but as far as the interior is concerned I just keep A/C on... Does anyone know if make makes much of a power difference having it on??
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From: the hood
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Originally Posted by meilers
It can't be as noticeable of a difference with the STI, but with my 02 WRX the A/C MURDERS my low-end power and makes the car much more difficult to shift properly.
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From: Good ol oregon
Car Info: 02' WRX
Originally Posted by meilers
You'll also notice that the engine heats the interior air if you run just air, no A/C (or even if you vent air from outside). I never run the electric heat in my car (well, I live in Arizona, duh) unless it is genuinely cold outside, because the car's engine generates enough heat by itself.
My WRX heats the entire 2-car garage by about 20 degrees after my highway commute home. I park the car, go inside, take the trash out about 30 minutes later and the garage is like an oven!
My WRX heats the entire 2-car garage by about 20 degrees after my highway commute home. I park the car, go inside, take the trash out about 30 minutes later and the garage is like an oven!
Wtf is electric heat? The only electric heat in the car is the seat warmers, vent heat runs of engine coolant, welcome to cars 101
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From: Robbin' the Hood (Claycord)
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Originally Posted by Imprezer
No. Its because STi's don't have insulation that regular WRX's have. Like the floor padding and the firewall insulating material is thinner.
