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Originally Posted by mans
I'd love to remove all engine accessories, however I can only remove the alt and engine water pump...
I kinda need my power steering and a/c
(please understand this, although I'm not sure how people survived without a/c in their cars during those summers before car a/c became popular in the 70's-80's. hey they must have had a/c in those horse drawn carriages in the 1800's too cuz the summers were hot then as well and how can u survive without a/c.. ye we're spoiled today :-))
is it possible to convert the power steering and a/c to 12v electric as well?
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I think electric power steering is one of those really tricky things, most cars are opting for hydraulic for the better feel. However the new BRZ/FRS/86 is supposed to have an amazing electric steering rack. You could probably reduce the speed of the hydraulic pump to reduce the power consumption of the steering.
As for A/C, you could have A/C only turn on when idling/engine braking. BMW's new mild hybrid system basically uses the idea that we can power all accessories with a small portion of energy lost to braking.