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  1. 08-03-2005, 11:21 AM #1
    steven0401
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    GPS Speedometer

    Can anyone recommend a GPS based speedometer to verify speed? Need to be usable in several cars, all modified. I don't really need a navigation system or a hot-shot rally setup. Just a dumb speedometer and maybe compass.
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  2. 08-03-2005, 12:18 PM #2
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    Good post Steven - I have been contemplating the same thing. I have no idea how fast I'm actually going in my 69 - the speedo is at least 10 mph off at highway speeds. Plus something just to tell me where the heck I am would be good so I can take it camping!

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  3. 08-03-2005, 02:50 PM #3
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    Any handheld GPS will do what you want. Once you have the %age of speedo error figured out, you really don't need the GPS any longer.
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  4. 08-03-2005, 05:21 PM #4
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    Any recommendations on hand held GPS?
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  5. 08-03-2005, 07:05 PM #5
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    I have a bottom of the line Magellan...a "GPS 300" model. What did I pay? Zilch. Got a weird offer in the mail several years ago. "Test drive a new Caddy, get a free GPS"...My guess? It would sell for around $70 these days, and gives speed read-outs, compass direction, Lattitude, Longitude, way points, etc. No road maps, just the basics...but if all you want is compass direction & speed, I'd think the least expensive GPS you could find would do the job...
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