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Old 10-10-2010, 01:54 AM   #61 (permalink)
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I admit to having that idea back in the day. My uncle, an engineer, straightened me out on that one.

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Now that that's out of the way... how about driving a generator with a 5th wheel that gets spun by the ground?!!
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I've figured out how he could have a "free" lunch.

Get a couple deep cycle batteries put in the car. Install a switch to turn off the alternator while driving. And charge the batteries with a windmill/ solar panel array.
I apologize for the vagueness of my statement. I meant an array that was stationary at his house :\

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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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