Re: [DML] Inaccurate RADAR readings?

[Soma576@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 2/17/04 8:11:39 PM Central Standard Time, 
TheStash@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Can the stainless steel and/or shape of the DeLorean give inaccurate RADAR 
readings? 
Last night I was pulled over and the police officer said I was traveling at 
60mph but I KNOW I was somewhere around 45. Funny thing is there was a car 
driving right next to me at the same speed.
Thanks for any input on this.
Tony
#10781 STSSTEEL
Wappingers Falls, NY
>>>
I would assume that the very nature of radar would make a DeLorean no 
different from any other car. 

it's most likely that the bored cop wanted to have something to talk about at 
the next coffee break.  otherwise, your problem could be:

1. wrong size left front wheel
2. miscalibrated speedometer 
3. a totally different speedo system than stock and it doesn't work well!

the calibration is easily checked if you can find a construction zone where 
they always have those 'know your speed' digital signs up. they 'gun' you and 
it displays your speed, with the intent of getting you to slow down.  i found 
that my speedometer was about 3 mph faster than my 'gunned' speed at about 70 
mph (speedo displayed 70, sign showed 67).

Cop Ego is probably the #1 problem, however.

Andy


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