Off Topic Sat Nav Speeds.

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I thought speed dials in cars were usually 10% above the actual speed.

No manufacturer wants their customers done for accidental speeding. Hence the built in leeway.
 
I'd say the GPS. Digital triangulation is used by Military Equipment for missiles and the likes and is highly accurate. Even with the slightly down graded civilian equipment I would say it is more reliable than analogue gear. Also, as Rhino has rightly said, the analogue stuff is can be compromised by manufactures. It's an opinion rather than any hard knowledge though on my part.
 
sheffordqpr said:
Unfortunately, the speed camera is the most important! BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!
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An important point well made.
Seems like the safe option is to rely on the speedo.
At one point on today's journey, the sat nav told me the limit was 50 when the road signs clearly stated 40.
I'm on a mission to never get another ticket - speeding or parking - as completely annoying when you get caught. None recently thankfully.
 
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Rangers Til I Die said:
I'm on a mission to never get another ticket - speeding or parking - as completely annoying when you get caught. None recently thankfully.
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Rely on the speedo just to be safe.
Also don't forget you now get a 10 min grace period for on street parking, that'll help keep the PEO's away.

Good luck with your mission.
 
As stated, the speedos are always optimistic by up to 10%, particularly at lower speeds. Watch out for the latest money-spinner, the new speed/red light cameras popping up all over London. The old 'Gatsos' are being completely replaced by new 'SpeedCurb' digital cameras and they are also being newly fitted on many junctions specifically to catch those who speed up to beat the red light. Here's some info on them...

http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/speedcurb.htm
 
Pity there isn't some sort of road side camera to catch those idiots who still insist on using their mobile phones whilst driving. <steam> What's so urgent that it cannot wait?
 
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Sooperhoop said:
As stated, the speedos are always optimistic by up to 10%, particularly at lower speeds. Watch out for the latest money-spinner, the new speed/red light cameras popping up all over London. The old 'Gatsos' are being completely replaced by new 'SpeedCurb' digital cameras and they are also being newly fitted on many junctions specifically to catch those who speed up to beat the red light. Here's some info on them...

http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/speedcurb.htm
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Got done by this !!!!!!! Sped up to make the light and got flashed !!! First time ever it was one of those new bastards
 
Bush Rhino said:
I thought speed dials in cars were usually 10% above the actual speed.

No manufacturer wants their customers done for accidental speeding. Hence the built in leeway.
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Yes, within reason, however, over here in Oz, Ive heard that they are set about 3 to 5% above but as 'durbar' has said, various things come into play.
If you've fitted slightly larger sports wheels, they can affect your actual speed reading compared to your speedometer.

Example - My daughter fitted 20inch mags & wheels to her Suzuki Swift, which came standard with something like 15 inch, so there is a big difference
which will no doubt give a wrong reading on the speedo.

If your motor came standard with say, a 1.2 size engine ............... and now you've fitted a turbo or a larger engine, the calibration will be out.

Summary - I'd be inclined to trust the car reading over a after market product.
Cheers,
Aussie
 
aqualung said:
Sorry cannot help. I use a different version of sat nav, it comes in a spiral bound book form with lots of pretty colours in it. Heard it might be the next big thing in finding your way around.
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Ah I've got the upgraded version that comes complete with attractive female voice telling me the directions......Mrs TR is a very good map reader......<laugh>
 
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AussieQPR said:
Yes, within reason, however, over here in Oz, Ive heard that they are set about 3 to 5% above but as 'durbar' has said, various things come into play.
If you've fitted slightly larger sports wheels, they can affect your actual speed reading compared to your speedometer.

Example - My daughter fitted 20inch mags & wheels to her Suzuki Swift, which came standard with something like 15 inch, so there is a big difference
which will no doubt give a wrong reading on the speedo.

If your motor came standard with say, a 1.2 size engine ............... and now you've fitted a turbo or a larger engine, the calibration will be out.

Summary - I'd be inclined to trust the car reading over a after market product.
Cheers,
Aussie
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Can you post a picture of the Swift with 20 inch wheels? It must look hilarious.
 
Sooperhoop said:
As stated, the speedos are always optimistic by up to 10%, particularly at lower speeds. Watch out for the latest money-spinner, the new speed/red light cameras popping up all over London. The old 'Gatsos' are being completely replaced by new 'SpeedCurb' digital cameras and they are also being newly fitted on many junctions specifically to catch those who speed up to beat the red light. Here's some info on them...

http://www.speedcamerasuk.com/speedcurb.htm
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Thanks Sooper. I did not know that but as part of my mission, I slow down and catch the red. What can't wait for 90 seconds?!
 
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