In car speedometer

Haboob · 04-15-2016, 06:52 PM

Use Waze - it has a speedo on it.

My 9500ix also has GPS with a speedo - it matches Waze exactly.

Neither of them match my speedo on the car above 65ish.

Haboob · 04-15-2016, 06:54 PM

But remember, if you're going through Virginia, radar detectors are illegal (if you have/use one). They have radar detector detectors and ****.

Even if it's off they'll still take it if they see it (so I hear).

******* fascists.

gomer_110 · 04-15-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

GPS does not use any data. You can shut the data off completely and GPS apps will still work.

If you want the real time traffic info (cop reports, slow downs, etc) it absolutely requires data.

cooltoy · 04-15-2016, 09:17 PM

if you read what I said really carefully, I said GPS. The functions you mentioned are non GPS functions. They telly on GOS, but no effect on its functionality. GPS will work just fine without them.

Chan Chee Hoe · 04-15-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

Hey so weird question... anyone have any speedometers/app/program/tool that can track both MPH and KMH with certain accuracy?

Reason I'm asking is because I'm going on a road trip and just realized how the MPH lines are not scaled properly. ie the 60mph is aprox 90kmh (it should be a tad under the 100), plus my having slightly different sized tires, I just don't want to be caught with my pants around my ankles when I'm in the states.

Anyway,if you are going to another Country,try to keep below the Country's speed limits,do not speed,the drivers there usually will 'forgive' you,because your licence plate are different...

Haboob · 04-16-2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chan Chee Hoe

Anyway,if you are going to another Country,try to keep below the Country's speed limits,do not speed,the drivers there usually will 'forgive' you,because your licence plate are different...

We don't. We ******* hate Canadien license plates down here (Phoenix).

******* snowbirds. GO HOME.

<3 u Mishuko.

JARblue · 04-16-2016, 04:26 AM

Get a bluetooth OBDII adapter and run Torque (android app)

Hotrodz · 04-16-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

We don't. We ******* hate Canadien license plates down here (Phoenix).

******* snowbirds. GO HOME.

<3 u Mishuko.

Lmao, no blue hairs!

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kenchan · 04-16-2016, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

Hey so weird question... anyone have any speedometers/app/program/tool that can track both MPH and KMH with certain accuracy?

Reason I'm asking is because I'm going on a road trip and just realized how the MPH lines are not scaled properly. ie the 60mph is aprox 90kmh (it should be a tad under the 100), plus my having slightly different sized tires, I just don't want to be caught with my pants around my ankles when I'm in the states.

i thought most navs who actual speed in the screen? then set cruise.

im not sure about virgina, but most USA roads ive traveled, cops arent dat anal about ur speed unless u're going like 12 over on the hwy. be careful in small towns (pop less dan 5000), residential areas, school zones, construction zones. fines are huge for the latter 2.

somms · 04-16-2016, 04:01 PM

Virginia is very anal about speeds.

Lionheart · 04-16-2016, 04:48 PM

Use a bluetooth OBDII adapter and an app like Torque to read the speed directly from the ECU on your phone. No GPS involved.

kenchan · 04-16-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by somms

Virginia is very anal about speeds.

should really put dat funding towards other serious problem areas, huh?

somms · 04-16-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

should really put dat funding towards other serious problem areas, huh?

I don't really know what their beef with traffic laws is all about but yes, there are better things they could be doing with their resources.

Still though, I make good use of cruise control when I have to drive in VA to make sure I'm always legal. They'll bust you for a mile over the limit, just because they can.

mishuko · 04-16-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

if you read what I said really carefully, I said GPS. The functions you mentioned are non GPS functions. They telly on GOS, but no effect on its functionality. GPS will work just fine without them.

I can't read! Lol yea I reread it all. . Makes sense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i thought most navs who actual speed in the screen? then set cruise.

im not sure about virgina, but most USA roads ive traveled, cops arent dat anal about ur speed unless u're going like 12 over on the hwy. be careful in small towns (pop less dan 5000), residential areas, school zones, construction zones. fines are huge for the latter 2.

My touring z has no tech package. But generally construction and school zones I'll slownright down. Double fines here and cops are always there.

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Originally Posted by somms

Virginia is very anal about speeds.

I'll keep that in mind.... that's part of the reason I want something as super accurate as possible for live speeds

Torque app off obd sounds best

bbenj10 · 04-16-2016, 08:36 PM

As far as accuracy, the iPhone and most phones update at 1 Hz (so one time every second). You can get an external GPS module that connects via Bluetooth to provide a more frequent update rate. The one below updates at 5 Hz and will give you just about all the accuracy you need. It's also useful for timing at HPDE's and track days.

http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electroni...=dual+xgps150a

04-15-2016, 06:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Use Waze - it has a speedo on it. My 9500ix also has GPS with a speedo - it matches Waze exactly. Neither of them match my speedo on the car above 65ish. Last edited by Haboob; 04-15-2016 at 06:55 PM.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,993 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	if you read what I said really carefully, I said GPS. The functions you mentioned are non GPS functions. They telly on GOS, but no effect on its functionality. GPS will work just fine without them. mishuko likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 04-15-2016 at 09:23 PM.

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	But remember, if you're going through Virginia, radar detectors are illegal (if you have/use one). They have radar detector detectors and **. Even if it's off they'll still take it if they see it (so I hear). ***** fascists.

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04-16-2016, 08:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
bbenj10 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 36 Drives: '14 370z MB w/ 6MT Rep Power: 11	As far as accuracy, the iPhone and most phones update at 1 Hz (so one time every second). You can get an external GPS module that connects via Bluetooth to provide a more frequent update rate. The one below updates at 5 Hz and will give you just about all the accuracy you need. It's also useful for timing at HPDE's and track days. http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Electroni...=dual+xgps150a