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Old 29-06-2016, 08:50 PM   #1
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Did a very unscientific test at the weekend comparing speed as shown on speedo to GPS on phone. GPS showed 70mph when car indicated 75mph. How do I know which is right!?

Has anyone else compared theirs!?

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Old 29-06-2016, 09:14 PM   #2
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It will run about 10% out mate,
My speed limiter comes in at 180mph on the speedo but showing 155mph on GPS
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Old 29-06-2016, 11:46 PM   #3
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Did a very unscientific test at the weekend comparing speed as shown on speedo to GPS on phone. GPS showed 70mph when car indicated 75mph. How do I know which is right!?

Has anyone else compared theirs!?

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As far as I know GPS never lies... the analogue speedometers often do.
On an AUTOBAHN my Cecil showed a GPS reading of 174 MPH while the needle was off the clock way past the 180 MPH mark.
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Old 30-06-2016, 12:09 AM   #4
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I think the M3 speedo is calibrated for the standard 18" wheel setup with 225/45/18 and 255/40/18. Mine was quite accurate when it had 18" winter tyres fitted, but is a long way under with the 19s on.
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Old 30-06-2016, 09:51 AM   #5
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Trust the GPS not the speedo!
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Old 30-06-2016, 10:27 PM   #6
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Old 02-07-2016, 08:44 PM   #7
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Maybe BMW looking out for my licence then... Got surprised by a mobile speed gun on the A13 recently and worried didn't slow down in time but probably not an issue!
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It will run about 10% out mate,
My speed limiter comes in at 180mph on the speedo but showing 155mph on GPS
That's a long way out - mine is on the speed limiter at an indicated 168mph and that equates to a GPS 161mph. Standard CSL 19" wheels and correct rolling radius tyres.
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