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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: untoldstory on 27 September 2010, 13:05
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I have about 4 mph discrepancy between the digital and the regular speedo (which is what u need for a ticket!!!). Does anyone have the same issue?
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My speedo works well. It sometimes looks like it is 1 or 2mph out when going up/down a hill but that's about it, sorry!
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Stick to the needle :)
Besides the speedo shows a higher speed then the actual
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I know mine (needle) is out by the 10%. Had it flagged at RR sessions, trap speeds and the wee speed signs that give you a smiley face :smiley:
I don't really mind though because my speedo is optimistic so there is no real danger in terms of the law.
However I don't know what you mean by the digital speedo. The only digital indication of speed I get is either the Average speed or the Cruise Control speed. :undecided:
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Don't know where the OP is from but if you change the car setting to Rest of the World you get the speed in digital readout like this.
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/DSC00159.jpg)
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However I don't know what you mean by the digital speedo. The only digital indication of speed I get is either the Average speed or the Cruise Control speed. :undecided:
That's the speed on the MFD which I have in kph (incase I go to the continent).
Whoops, p3asa/Usain Bolt crossed the finishing line before me beautifully. :smiley:
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If you change to the rest of the world you can toggle it between MPH & KPH.
Don't see the point for KPH in the UK.
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My digital speedo and my needle are pretty much the same
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/IMAG0211.jpg)
When I check my Micro RoadPilot (GPS Speedo) it reads about 3 - 4 mph higher than my cars speedo. I guess this is a good thing as it gives you a bit of tollerance when going through speed traps etc.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/IMG_0292.jpg)
Road Pilot in my MK5 (same place in my MK6, but no photo!)
EDIT: Whoops - posted the same photo twice by mistake!
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My digital speedo and my needle are pretty much the same
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/IMAG0211.jpg)
When I check my Micro RoadPilot (GPS Speedo) it reads about 3 - 4 mph higher than my cars speedo. I guess this is a good thing as it gives you a bit of tollerance when going through speed traps etc.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/IMAG0211.jpg)
Road Pilot in my MK5 (same place in my MK6, but no photo!)
I'll bet you drove an extra mile for your mileage to be that neat for the photo :laugh:
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I'll bet you drove an extra mile for your mileage to be that neat for the photo :laugh:
Looks like it - but it was the real mileage at the time! Its got another 2500 ontop of that now though :smiley:
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all cars speedometer aren't exact.You'll find that the faster you go the more inaccurate it becomes.best thing to do is get a satellite gps
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They must show speed equal or greater then the actual - to be on the safe side. Normaly it's about 10% off so the faster you drive the more the difference is.
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my speedo reads 85mph my gps 80 mph
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My digital speedo and my needle are pretty much the same
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/IMAG0211.jpg)
When I check my Micro RoadPilot (GPS Speedo) it reads about 3 - 4 mph higher than my cars speedo. I guess this is a good thing as it gives you a bit of tollerance when going through speed traps etc.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/IMAG0211.jpg)
Road Pilot in my MK5 (same place in my MK6, but no photo!)
I'll bet you drove an extra mile for your mileage to be that neat for the photo :laugh:
How come your speedo needle is blue in the pictures?
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P3eps drives a Golf R hence the blue needles.
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Sorry to drag up an old thread.
Just wanted to check what would be the average over read of the speedo?
Came round a corner today and was faced by a camera van in a 30.
Don't think I was speeding but when I looked the digital mfd said 48km/hr, which I know is around 30 on the speedo.
What would be my likely true speed? 26, 27?
Thanks
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Speedo has to be accurate at 30mph :nerd:
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How do you get the speed up in the MFD as I cannot seem to figure it out, I have read the manaul, but have still been unable to turn it on. Any help would be great, thanks.
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kmh should be on the mfd at all times by deafult but you can change it to mph with vag.com
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=154971.msg1424313#msg1424313
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Speedo has to be accurate at 30mph :nerd:
Am sure on my mark 5 with 30 on the speedo, it says 26/7 on the climate control when you get the speed up.
Ah well, I'll know in 2 weeks time.
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31mph on GPS = 30mph on MFD
53mph on GPS = 50mph on MFD
75mph on GPS = 70mph on MFD
Though the MFD does seem a little ahead of the needle again.
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With 48 km/h you'll be perfectly safe. Just stay within 10% over the speed limit (as indicated on speedo) and you'll be ok.