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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7056 Location: Reading
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:37 am Post subject: |
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The problem with modern cars, even mine with a high level 'clear as day' digital speedo, is that they are just so quiet and comfy, that I often find myself creeping over 30mph. 20mph zones are a nightmare.
Having a verbal warning on approaching a camera does make me check my speed.
I'm OK on motorways because I'm quite happy at 60mph, inside lane, pacing a truck. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
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Viofo A119 V3
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BigJohnD Frequent Visitor
Joined: Aug 26, 2007 Posts: 396 Location: Glannau Mersi, Lloegr
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:38 am Post subject: |
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Kremmen wrote: | Speed limiters sound dangerous to me. On rare occasions you need some welly to avoid idiots. A limiter would put that ploy to bed. |
You mash the pedal to the floor where there is a micro switch which disengages the limiter and the car accelerates away.
Like I said, it takes a bit of getting used to.
PS: I've never had a speeding ticket in over 40 years of driving, not even in North Wales! |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7056 Location: Reading
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:05 am Post subject: |
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Same here, clean licence since I passed my test in late 1969. _________________ Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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Now I feel like a hardened criminal. One jumping the lights and one speeding (38 in a 30) since about the late 50s |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm. I once nearly ate a baby. Can I join the club? _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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RoyBhamUK Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 02, 2016 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Kremmen wrote: | The problem with modern cars, even mine with a high level 'clear as day' digital speedo, is that they are just so quiet and comfy, that I often find myself creeping over 30mph. 20mph zones are a nightmare.
Having a verbal warning on approaching a camera does make me check my speed.
I'm OK on motorways because I'm quite happy at 60mph, inside lane, pacing a truck. |
Exactly my sentiment "Kremman" and I use my cruise control on the Motorway especially when there are roadworks, when it's all clear I set it to 80. (Oops! did I say that out loud?)
Still plenty of time for you BigJohnD
Quote: | PS: I've never had a speeding ticket in over 40 years of driving, not even in North Wales! |
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fruit Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 100 Location: Brandon, Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Kremmen wrote: | The problem with modern cars, even mine with a high level 'clear as day' digital speedo, is that they are just so quiet and comfy | Indeed, my first cars had built-in speed limiters, the power of the engine and the noise! If you drove too fast you couldn't hear the radio - they had valves in those days |
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RoyBhamUK Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 02, 2016 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:58 pm Post subject: Old speeder |
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Hi Guys, I have had another tinker with the SatNav and it now appears to work well, I can hear the "Bong" from the boot of my car when I tickle over the speed limit and it switches on automatically when I turn on the ignition. Thanks to all who gave useful information. |
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