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VXmpgRacer · 05-24-2012, 08:32 PM

The radio antenna is a cheap ebay unit that is adequate but I wouldn't necessarily recommend.

The payback period of the solar system depends totally on the mpg change and current fuel prices but I put it at less than 150,000 miles if I gain a few mpg. Depending on how the unit works, I may also try using an electric motor to turn the air conditioning pump to eliminate those losses.

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VXmpgRacer EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 26 Olive Drab - '94 Honda Civic VX 90 day: 52.54 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	The radio antenna is a cheap ebay unit that is adequate but I wouldn't necessarily recommend. The payback period of the solar system depends totally on the mpg change and current fuel prices but I put it at less than 150,000 miles if I gain a few mpg. Depending on how the unit works, I may also try using an electric motor to turn the air conditioning pump to eliminate those losses. Last edited by VXmpgRacer; 05-24-2012 at 09:00 PM..