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M3 '05 Speedometer - don't like

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Old March-28th-2005, 07:45 PM
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M3 '05 Speedometer - don't like

I have a brand new Mazda 3, 4 door standard, GT with the GFX package. So far my only complaint is that I find the speedometer too crowded. The numbers are too close together, and when going through known speed trap areas where I have to stay at 40 or 50 klicks, it can be hard. I've even used cruise control when I know they're out in force.

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Old April-4th-2005, 10:35 AM
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personally I love the spedo...it's got that japanease/ european styling to it sorta or something...well I know I like it for mphs but I dunno about for you since u live in canada
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Don't misunderstand - I also like the design. My complaint is the space between the numbers. Right now, they range over about a bit less than 2/3 of the dial face. If it used more of the dial, then the numbers, especially in kilomtres, would not be so close. I have a couple of major urban speed traps where I live, and I have to be very careful.

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I've noticed that it's hard to keep the speed down when comparing it to my old Protege. I'd guess it will get easier the more I get used to it. Can't wait for that intake though.
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oh yeah really didn't think about how much more crowded it'd look in kmh but either way it still looks sleek
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