C5 Questions
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C5 Questions
I've got a few (maybe dumb) questions.
(1) Someone told me that when you have HUD it takes a special windshield?
(2) The previous owner installed 19" & 18" C6 wheels on my C5, how far off do you think my speedo is?
(3) When I press the 'Auto' drivers window button I have to hold it on so the window will go up & down. Any thoughts?
Thanks for reading...
Mark
(1) Someone told me that when you have HUD it takes a special windshield?
(2) The previous owner installed 19" & 18" C6 wheels on my C5, how far off do you think my speedo is?
(3) When I press the 'Auto' drivers window button I have to hold it on so the window will go up & down. Any thoughts?
Thanks for reading...
Mark
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Lots of info there.
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Go out on the highway, with your Garmin GPS (or whatever you have). It will give you accurate mph. Compare with your speedometer at 60, 70, etc. You'll know if it's off a little. It won't be much.
Time yourself on the interstate between mileposts. 60 seconds per mile at 60 mph. Compare with your speedometer.
Don
Time yourself on the interstate between mileposts. 60 seconds per mile at 60 mph. Compare with your speedometer.
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I've got a few (maybe dumb) questions.
(1) Someone told me that when you have HUD it takes a special windshield?
(2) The previous owner installed 19" & 18" C6 wheels on my C5, how far off do you think my speedo is?
(3) When I press the 'Auto' drivers window button I have to hold it on so the window will go up & down. Any thoughts?
Thanks for reading...
Mark
(1) Someone told me that when you have HUD it takes a special windshield?
(2) The previous owner installed 19" & 18" C6 wheels on my C5, how far off do you think my speedo is?
(3) When I press the 'Auto' drivers window button I have to hold it on so the window will go up & down. Any thoughts?
Thanks for reading...
Mark
But owners have used the regular windshield and although not perfect, it works.
Z06 shield is lighter...
Enjoy
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Go out on the highway, with your Garmin GPS (or whatever you have). It will give you accurate mph. Compare with your speedometer at 60, 70, etc. You'll know if it's off a little. It won't be much.
Time yourself on the interstate between mileposts. 60 seconds per mile at 60 mph. Compare with your speedometer.
Don
Time yourself on the interstate between mileposts. 60 seconds per mile at 60 mph. Compare with your speedometer.
Don
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Go out on the highway, with your Garmin GPS (or whatever you have). It will give you accurate mph. Compare with your speedometer at 60, 70, etc. You'll know if it's off a little. It won't be much.
Time yourself on the interstate between mileposts. 60 seconds per mile at 60 mph. Compare with your speedometer.
Don
Time yourself on the interstate between mileposts. 60 seconds per mile at 60 mph. Compare with your speedometer.
Don
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I've got a few (maybe dumb) questions.
(1) Someone told me that when you have HUD it takes a special windshield?
(2) The previous owner installed 19" & 18" C6 wheels on my C5, how far off do you think my speedo is?
(3) When I press the 'Auto' drivers window button I have to hold it on so the window will go up & down. Any thoughts?
Thanks for reading...
Mark
(1) Someone told me that when you have HUD it takes a special windshield?
(2) The previous owner installed 19" & 18" C6 wheels on my C5, how far off do you think my speedo is?
(3) When I press the 'Auto' drivers window button I have to hold it on so the window will go up & down. Any thoughts?
Thanks for reading...
Mark
#2. Your speedo will not be off to my knowledge.
#3. You always have to hold it going up for safety reasons, But should go down with a quick tap, If you hold it too long it will stop when you remove your finger .
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Thanks for the help
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http://tire-size-conversion.com/spee...r-calibration/
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Use this one, or one like it. Original tire size should be posted on a label on the car. Plug the OEM numbers in and the ones you currently have to determine speedo effect. But really, the garmin or smartphone app is better.
http://tire-size-conversion.com/spee...r-calibration/
http://tire-size-conversion.com/spee...r-calibration/
R2R, I did the smartphone app and it shows about 3 MPH faster than my speedo.
Thanks for your insight.
Mark
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