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Subject:Re: Inaccurate Speedometer
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Mon, 20 Jan 2003 20:07:32 -0500

On Mon, 20 Jan 2003, Aristotle Sagan wrote:

> Drive 10mph faster than what you think you should.

Or, if you find the error isn't consistant, you could make up a correction
chart.  That's what I did on my Honda -- made up a little piece of paper
with two columns, actual speed on one side and indicated speed on the
other, and taped it to the dash.  A short drive with a GPS and a tape
recorder (or a passenger to take notes) should provide all the data you
need.  I focused on the speeds that are common as speed limits in my area.

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