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Before posting this I waited to see if the dealer could correct...they can't
*My SKY's Speedometer needle shows I'm going SLOWER than I actually am. Oooppps... that will really increase my chances of a ticket.
Testing multiple times, using 2 different GPS on flat interstate:
Cruise control set so the Speedometer Needle is set EXACTLY on 70MPH, the GPS shows I'm actually going 72.7mph. That's almost 3 mph faster than it shows. At lower speeds the difference is not as drastic. Only about 1.5 mph over at 35mph.
Neat test: Set your cruise on an exact speed on a flat road, then RESET your Average Trip Speed. The mph it shows is the speed the car thinks it's going. With my speedometer at 70, my Average Speed shows 71.
Just passing it on for those pushing the limits...you may be further over the limit then you think.
*My SKY's Speedometer needle shows I'm going SLOWER than I actually am. Oooppps... that will really increase my chances of a ticket.
Testing multiple times, using 2 different GPS on flat interstate:
Cruise control set so the Speedometer Needle is set EXACTLY on 70MPH, the GPS shows I'm actually going 72.7mph. That's almost 3 mph faster than it shows. At lower speeds the difference is not as drastic. Only about 1.5 mph over at 35mph.
Neat test: Set your cruise on an exact speed on a flat road, then RESET your Average Trip Speed. The mph it shows is the speed the car thinks it's going. With my speedometer at 70, my Average Speed shows 71.
Just passing it on for those pushing the limits...you may be further over the limit then you think.