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Re: hassled by The Man (was Re: Maps and window decals)

To: cyberlaw@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: hassled by The Man (was Re: Maps and window decals)
From: Stephen Bernard <solo-2@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 18:05:10 -0400
> I've never seen a speedometer from the factory in good condition 
> with the original gearing and tire diameter that read slow.
> 
> Most I've seen read 3-10% fast at 60mph.  Meaning your indicated 
> speed is
> 60 but your actual speed is 54-58mph.  Consumer groups support this 
> on
> grounds that it promotes safety.  It also means your warranty and 
> lease
> miles are going by 10% faster than they should.  I call that fraud.

This was quite some time ago and was on a Ferrari or a Lambo
I forget which but still the car manufacturers will not guarantee
that the speedometers are accurate even if most read slow.

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