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caleybongo

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Post by caleybongo » Mon May 21, 2007 9:04 am

Hi Folks,fitted a conversion speedo dial at the weekend,but no matter how many times I reset it ,the speedo is still reading5-10 mph out(actual speed slower than indicated speed),is this normal ? Have I missed a trick? Thanks by the way for the very good fact sheet on this job
trevd01

Post by trevd01 » Mon May 21, 2007 10:03 am

What tyre size do you have fitted?
caleybongo

Post by caleybongo » Mon May 21, 2007 10:22 am

195 front 215 rear
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Post by David Edwards » Mon May 21, 2007 10:40 am

Mine and I think you will find most others do the same, I have left mine alone as it is handy where there are speed cameras, which is almost everywhere now. I have my sat nav which tells me the correct speed of the bongo but as I said I am happy it reads slower, it is almost a safety check. Happy motoring. P.S. I run 215's all round and have done for nearly 4 years now with no probs.
caleybongo

Post by caleybongo » Mon May 21, 2007 10:45 am

Yes,I have been using the sat nav as well,happy to be reading quicker as well,as the V6 can be rapid,thanks very much as I now know there are no underlying problems
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Post by dandywarhol » Mon May 21, 2007 9:59 pm

Did you fit the needle after switching on the ignition? That way it reads more accurately.
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