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Old 01-23-2010, 09:25 PM   #1
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Default Best In-NEV GPS System?

With everyone getting their NEV's, has anyone researched GPS systems? I'm looking for a GPS system that will only route me on roads 35MPH or less in speed.

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Old 01-23-2010, 09:56 PM   #2
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With everyone getting their NEV's, has anyone researched GPS systems? I'm looking for a GPS system that will only route me on roads 35MPH or less in speed.

Thoughts?
interesting idea, wonder if there is anything on the market like that. In MD we have to stay on roads under 30mph so that may be a bit more challenging for me.
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Old 01-23-2010, 10:29 PM   #3
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Default Re: Best In-NEV GPS System?

Have you ever driven on a road that was labeled 35 MPH and someone actually did 35 MPH??? More like 40+ Once you get on the roads I believe you'll find that most of your driving will be on street roads around 25 MPH, maybe 30. On the 35 MPH roads doing 25-27 MPH you will be surprised how many nasty people will be blowing their horns at ya! Been doing this with mine for the last several months... had lots of nice folks waving their birthday finger at me while driving and blowing by me oh so close!

Maybe your states will be different...

PS... Love my Garmin set for speedo view as well... works great!

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Old 01-24-2010, 01:39 AM   #4
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I agree with scubabud .

I intend to drive these on 25mph-limit roads. Not looking to be 'that guy'. :D
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Old 01-24-2010, 02:49 AM   #5
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Gonna bump up the speed on my NEV to 35. :)
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Old 01-24-2010, 09:17 AM   #6
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it would be nice if there was a navgataion that would let you set the max MPh for the road and configure a route based on that criteria though.
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Old 01-24-2010, 10:33 AM   #7
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Default Re: Best In-NEV GPS System?

They are so cheap nowadays it's a no brainer. I think the speedometer, trip odometer, and street maps make GPS mandatory. My biggest concern is theft. For that reason I'll probably buy a cheaper one. The last garmin I bought came with a great mount. It was supposed to suction cup to the window. I didn't like the way it blocked the view, so I made a plastic tray that attached to the dash. It now mounts in front of the factory stereo. It doesn't block road view and is less visible to prying eyes (thieves).
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Old 01-24-2010, 01:15 PM   #8
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Have you ever driven on a road that was labeled 35 MPH and someone actually did 35 MPH??? More like 40+ Once you get on the roads I believe you'll find that most of your driving will be on street roads around 25 MPH, maybe 30. On the 35 MPH roads doing 25-27 MPH you will be surprised how many nasty people will be blowing their horns at ya! Been doing this with mine for the last several months... had lots of nice folks waving their birthday finger at me while driving and blowing by me oh so close!

Maybe your states will be different...

PS... Love my Garmin set for speedo view as well... works great!

Good Luck!
Driving a cart at 20mph while being passed by trucks and cars going 40mph++ can be unnerving at best. This is why I had made sure I would have a cart that will run at least 35mph, they still look at you but it's more in disbelief than being pissed off cause your causing a traffic jam. Getting your carts up to speed will make it safer for everyone, I'd put that on the top of the list of things to try and do with the carts if I were in y'alls shoes.
I don't fully understand why the law regarding LSVs is like what they are in most states. At this point in SC it's to your advantage to have a normal "golf cart" you just have to have insurance and a $5 sticker from the dmv and your good to go on 35mph roads. The LSVs have much tougher guidelines to follow.
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Old 01-24-2010, 03:27 PM   #9
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The GPS is a great idea since we have no speedo. I've got a cheapo unit gathering dust in the closet that I will integrate by means of duct tape and staples.
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Old 01-25-2010, 03:43 PM   #10
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My blackberry storm2 works well as a speedometer. I'm sure other GPS phones could be used as well.
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