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Old 02-20-2011, 08:52 PM   #16
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Should be pretty easy.
It is, the best I ever got mine to according to my speedo was 117 an a long flat road in the middle of nowhere. I assume the wind was in my favour that day. Usually the best is 105-110 for me.
and that is indicated speed.
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Old 02-21-2011, 12:18 AM   #17
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With the speedo error I doubt I break a 100 most times in actual speed, I should check it with the gps someday.
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With the speedo error I doubt I break a 100 most times in actual speed, I should check it with the gps someday.
I've only checked mine against the radar speed signs. The nomad was 10% off. The BMW is a litte less, may be 6-8%. Hard to tell as the speed limit is low. :)
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