View Single Post
      07-17-2012, 05:35 PM   #22
Tom K.
Major General
Tom K.'s Avatar
United_States
124
Rep
5,627
Posts

Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by avecta View Post
How does it remain constant when a machanical compressor clutch kicks in?
While the A/C compressor increases engine drag, there is no speed difference as long as the mechanical (notice the spelling) connection between drives wheels and engine is unchanged - which is the case in a MT unless a gearshift has been made or the clutch is slipping.

Tom
Appreciate 0