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How Accurate Is Your Speedometer?


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#1 Peter_NottinghamS

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Posted Today, 09:27 AM

The reason I ask the question is that I'm on my second speedo cable as the first one snapped and both are/were way out.

 

How do I know?

I use a speedo app on an old phone and it [the app] appears to be consistent with the flashing road speed checks, so I know I'm okay.

 

When I'm travelling, say at 25mph, in a 30-zone, the app and road side flashing boards shows 25mph and the speedo shows 20-ish.

 

Two factors to consider.  The Mini is fitted with 12x5in JBW replica Dunlop D1's with wide Yoko A539 tyres and the speedo cable has to negotiate the MED sub-stack filter so doesn't get a straight run to the back of the speedo.

 

I'm happy with this solution as I know I'm legal and safe, but is there anything I can do to improve the accuracy of the analogue speedo?

Thanks in advance.

 

:-) Peter 

 






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