speedo wrong-how can i fix it?
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speedo wrong-how can i fix it?
hi gang,
i have a 93 that has new rims and tires on the front, but that has caused my speedometer to be inaccurate. any ideas on the remedy would be appreciated :)
i have a 93 that has new rims and tires on the front, but that has caused my speedometer to be inaccurate. any ideas on the remedy would be appreciated :)
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Re: speedo wrong-how can i fix it? (republicanhunk)
Now you got me confused!
I did a gear swap on my '93, there are some plastic gears in teh rear of the tranny that can correct the speedo. But if you just did a tire swap, it can't be off by that much unless you went with taller tires. Also the front ones shouldn't affect it at all. Your tire sensors for the ABS and ASR may be off due to uneven tire sizes.
I did a gear swap on my '93, there are some plastic gears in teh rear of the tranny that can correct the speedo. But if you just did a tire swap, it can't be off by that much unless you went with taller tires. Also the front ones shouldn't affect it at all. Your tire sensors for the ABS and ASR may be off due to uneven tire sizes.
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Re: speedo wrong-how can i fix it? (Mr Mojo)
actually, i bought the car not that long ago, and i had assumed they just swapped the rims etc. i knew the gear change was a possibility, but the person i bought it from didnt know. i have seen those lists of speeds depending on the tire size and gear, but know i have no idea, except to just shadow someone :) thanks for the help!
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Re: speedo wrong-how can i fix it? (republicanhunk)
Get on I 65 and head north past the construction. Set cruise control at 60 MPH and have a buddy with a stopwatch time in between 5 mile markers. That would be the quickest way to check.
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Re: speedo wrong-how can i fix it? (republicanhunk)
actually, i bought the car not that long ago, and i had assumed they just swapped the rims etc. i knew the gear change was a possibility, but the person i bought it from didnt know. i have seen those lists of speeds depending on the tire size and gear, but know i have no idea, except to just shadow someone :) thanks for the help!
By the way, I hope you didn't purchase your car from Ideal Corvette over there in Indy. If so, good luck.
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Re: speedo wrong-how can i fix it? (mfranco)
they raised the price on me when i went to put down the deposit. 1000 in one day. i told them to fly a kite, i hope everything works out for you.