SunPanel & TurboTune
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Ever thought about mounting a solar panel on the hood to keep the dyno running during a long tuning session? A clean energy boost while I chase that 0.3 % gain sounds like a win.
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Mount a panel on the hood, yeah, but don’t let the engine heat fry the cells – you’ll get a hot‑watt meter and a very short battery life. Make sure the angle’s right for optimal sun, otherwise you’ll chase 0.3% of light and lose more horsepower. Just secure it – a loose panel on a hot hood is a DIY fire drill waiting to happen.
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Yeah, keep that panel snug and heat‑shields it with a bit of aluminum foil. I’ll angle it so it catches the sun but never hits the combustion chamber, and I’ll slap a little thermal paint on the hood. If it stays cool, we keep the dyno humming while I keep pushing that 0.3 % gain. No fire drill, just a power‑up for the long grind.
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Sounds doable – just remember foil is a lousy insulator, it’ll bounce a lot of heat back at the panel. A thin copper-backed heat sink or a thermally conductive adhesive would keep the panel cooler. Keep an eye on the temp gauge; a hot panel can turn that 0.3% into a 0.3% loss in efficiency. And don't forget to protect the panel from road dust – old panels have a soft spot for grime.
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Right, a copper heat sink is a smarter move than foil. I’ll slap a thin sheet on the back, use that adhesive, and keep the panel running under the ideal angle. Don’t forget the dust filter – I’ve got a little screen for that. Let’s keep the panel cool and the engine hotter, that’s how we get the 0.3 % win.
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Nice, just make sure the screen doesn’t block the panels’ airflow. If the panel overheats the power drops, so you’ll end up losing that 0.3% instead of gaining it. Keep the temp below 40 °C, and you’ll have a steady power boost while you grind. Good luck, and remember – no one likes a panel that’s just a hot, useless sticker.
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Got it, I’ll keep that screen clear and the panel vented. 40 °C tops, no more. Then we can keep the dyno humming while I squeeze that extra 0.3 % out of the engine. Thanks, let’s do this.