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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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hhr speedo

Hi,
I have the following question for the experts:I switched the speedometer
from miles to kilometers (since I'm using the car in Italy) but the instrument only has 120 as the maximum speed. In Italy we have a max speed of 130 km (80 mi but rarely observed) . I still would like to know how much over the speed limit am I going. Any suggestions?Thanks
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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You could get a GPS that has a speedometer display option. This would allow you to monitor your speed.

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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If the change to KPH is limited, you could carry a small graph for reference. Something like this.......

http://calculator-converter.com/conv...calculator.php
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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If it's worthwhile, swap out the speedo for a canadian version. Our numbers go to 200/KPH.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Could also put in a Aerofroce Scan meter. It will Do MPH and I am sure it can be used for KM too. It just plugs in the OB2 port. Order a pillar posd from a SS and it could be installed in less than 20 mon and look factory.

The SS dash Sucks because it is so small anyway.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Thanks Samesun,I think your solution is the simplest and standard looking. 1)Would the swap only make the speedo work or it would need some kind of reprogramming the car's
brain?2)Any idea where I can get a Canadian unit?Thanks
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