No more a Corsa-Driver

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Sat 5 Aug 2006 14:56
No more a Corsa-Driver - bimmer-driver
Yep, thats it, Corsa that served me so well over the last 18 months has gone to a new home- a family who have bought it for their son to learn to drive in. Am now the proud owner of a 53 plate SEAT Ibiza 1.2 3-cyl and its fantastic- lots more toys and nicer to drive even though its a cylinder down on the Corsa.
I have one question though- how much power should air-con sap? I only ask because its very nippy with it off, but as soon as its on it goes really sluggish.


Ben
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Sat 5 Aug 2006 15:05
No more a Corsa-Driver - Peter D
2 to 3 Kwatts thats about 3 to 4.5 HP but it takes this just when you need it in the lower torque band so it's very noticable. Regards Peter
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Sat 5 Aug 2006 15:08
No more a Corsa-Driver - Adam {P}
It's noticable on mine - on a 3 cylinder I'd imagine it'd be worse.
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