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      08-14-2010, 08:17 PM   #13
starkraven
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Is the timed ventilation really that useful? Anyone in a hot climate tried it? I suppose I should try it, but I figured if it's 98 outside, I'm not going to gain much, maybe cool the air a bit but the surfaces will probably still be scorching. If not timed right it only takes 3-5 minutes to reach searing air temps again. Whether it's 120 or 105 in my car, I'm still going to have to wait for the A/C to kick in before becoming comfortable.
I use it very frequently. It makes the first few seconds in the car much more pleasant than they'd otherwise be, but it doesn't make a huge dent in the air temp. That's why I'm curious about the remote start.
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