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Old 06-14-2009, 08:04 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ShadeTreeMech View Post

If you want to reduce the alternator load, put in a bunch of solar panels on the roof and dashboard.
yeh, rip out the sunroof and fit a 30w panel, and run the alternator at 1/2 speed (and a fraction of the belt tension too).
i ran without the belt on too, during some sunny spells last summer
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