My speedo reads 5mph when im at a complete stop... is there a way to calibrate it to zero? Would this affect all readings? i already thought it was kinda slow but wow...
thanks
George
Speedometer question
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georgeramos
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vandor
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Re: Speedometer question
Most speedos have a peg for the needle to rest on, and it is at 5 mph. Check yours - but I think there is nothing you can do about it.
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'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
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dmwhiteoak
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Re: Speedometer question
I thought mine was kinda slow till I checked it with my gps. Right on the money.
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TX82FIAT
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Re: Speedometer question
interesting how these speedometers are off a little and can vary based on wheel size and gear ratio. The faster i go the further off the speedo becomes. For example. If the speedometer says i'm going 70 mph my GPS says I'm going 81 mph. I know how fast I'm going by gear and RPM's. In Texas 4000 RPMs = +-78 mph for a cruising speed.
Buon giro a tutti! - enjoy the ride!
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82 Fiat Spider 2000
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