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GREENI



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GPS speedo. Any experience?
I'm currently updating the clocks on the v8, I've got fuel and temp sorted, but the speedo decided to stop working so I may opt to go gps.
I know it can be costly, but it'll be fine.

Has anybody used any or have any recommends?
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Stacey007



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Hello

I know its not what your after but my SIII when I change the wheels the speedo will be well out... and a new speedo is quite pricey

Years ago I had a Road Angel that gives GPS speed and would plug into a 12v socket (which I don't have yet...)

An idea maybe? Given that even the std speedo its hard to tell what your doing as the needle jumps about...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40...p;_sacat=0
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GREENI



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Cheers Stacey, I'm hoping get something to replace the speedo completely hopefully.

I know what you mean about the 'vague' speedo in the series, it kind of matches the steering Thumbs Up
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Can you use iPad mini in the dash with an app
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GREENI



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That'll go missing... Only half doors on this 24/7. I was hoping for an analogue looking dial, but gps correct.
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would it work in tunnels?
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psimpson7



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Hey Greeni,

I have one in my LS/90

I have been away for the last few weeks mountain biking hence no updates on my build thread. I will get back to that shortly.

I have one from speedhut and it seems to be excellent. They have variosu options and can be configured to look as you wish.

They have a hot start function to keep the GPS live for a few hours so its very quick to pick up the GPS signal after starting.

Even the first time I powered mine up it had the signal in a minute or so

cheers
Pete 2001 90 HT 6.0LS/6spdAuto.
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Pic but you may have already seen it. The do them for KMH and MPH and with and without rev counters etc.


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Rosco



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^^^ that looks pretty neat Thumbs Up 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
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Post #607436 7th Mar 2017 6:22am
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GREENI



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Cheers, I'll have a look at their site. Was the shipping a few weeks?

I'd be tempted get a tachometer in it like yours, though I bought an AutoMeter tachometer and it won't talk to my GEMS Crying or Very sad
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Stacey007



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Shocked I looked at the $$$


outch... cool though


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GREENI



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Ordered .... yeah $333 Shocked

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Great bit of kit though Thumbs Up
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GREENI



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It's just going to take a few weeks for delivery! Patience testing!

Thanks Pete for the recommend.
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I'm pretty sure that a having only a GPS speedo isn't legal. Something about type approval and being physically associated with the car springs to mind. It'd certainly be worth checking before spending lots of money Confused Darren

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