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Re: speedometer not properly calibrated
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:06:11 +0000, Gord Beaman wrote:
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> Sean Elkins <sean_elkins@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>>In article <jdk8r1dvp0fho2m04ejsnskugaaa827uj8@4ax.com>,
>> Gord Beaman <gord@islandtelecom.com> wrote:
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>>> "B. Peg" <bent_peg@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
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>>> >> How can you check if the speedometer is not properly calibrated and if I
>>> >> ask a mechanic to do it how much should it cost?
>>> >
>>> >If you belong to the Auto Club, they have a roving speedometer check
>>> >vehicle. They post its location in their magazine, which is usually at one
>>> >of their local offices. I believe it is a free check.
>>> >
>>> >The GPS idea is also good.
>>> >
>>> >B~
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>>>
>>> But how accurate is the GPS?...I have a Magellan Meridan
>>> Gold...not very expensive (or is expense a factor?)[/color]
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>>I have the cheapest GPS unit around, but even it is very accurate. I
>>used to do the 'drive 60 and check the mile markers" method, but GPS has
>>replaced it.[/color]
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> Thanks...this one was just under 500 about six months ago...lots
> of fun...[/color]
I don't get lost enough to spend $500!!!
I know my way EVERYWHERE! (or so it seems...)
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I've spent a great deal of money on Whiskey, Women and Fast Cars
The rest I've squandered.
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