neilj37
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| posted on 11/4/09 at 07:44 AM |
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Car performance
Ever wondered what the performance of your car is, do you have a mobile phone with GPS?
Just downloaded an application to my Nokia 5800 calleed GTx by Tempes which allows you to do this. Can be configured to measure different things like
0-60, 40-60, 1/4 mile etc.
Of course I do not condone speeding or dangerous driving on public roads.
[Edited on 11/4/09 by neilj37]
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jlparsons
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| posted on 11/4/09 at 08:34 AM |
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Isn't there a delay of a good second or so on gps devices? Always seems to lag a bit behind where you actually are.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 11/4/09 at 09:05 AM |
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They're not pinpoint accurate for positioning. Not sure what the tolerance is either. It'd be OK for a ballpark figure but then again so
would a stopwatch.........
Phil
[Edited on 11-4-09 by Hellfire]
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 11/4/09 at 12:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
They're not pinpoint accurate for positioning. Not sure what the tolerance is either. It'd be OK for a ballpark figure but then again so
would a stopwatch.........
Phil
[Edited on 11-4-09 by Hellfire]
I beleive its approx +-10m, the US military only allow this level of accuracy, whereas they have it to within a metre.
Or so I read, so take it with a pinch of salt.
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BenB
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| posted on 11/4/09 at 02:31 PM |
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Other option if you've got an Ipod / Iphone is the rolling road app for it (whose name I've forgotten...).
Works off the accelerometers. Pretty accurate for 0-60mph, 1/4 miles etc.
Oh yes, that's it- dynolicious.
Unfortunately I can't get it as I've only got an Ipod so would have to update the Ipod software which costs.... and which I refuse to do
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paulf
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| posted on 11/4/09 at 09:25 PM |
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I got my lad to download one for his Ipod touch seems to be operational but he hasnt let me take the I pod in the car yet, he doesnt usually let any
one else lay there hands on it let alone borrow it , I may have to bribe him with more chocolate over easter.
Paul.
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Originally posted by BenB
Other option if you've got an Ipod / Iphone is the rolling road app for it (whose name I've forgotten...).
Works off the accelerometers. Pretty accurate for 0-60mph, 1/4 miles etc.
Oh yes, that's it- dynolicious.
Unfortunately I can't get it as I've only got an Ipod so would have to update the Ipod software which costs.... and which I refuse to do
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