R50/53 On board computer - What do you leave yours set at?
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: In the Tube
I usually leave mine set on average speed. I’ll zero it out as I’m driving to work in the morning to check my cruise control speed. My speedo is about 4 MPH off and the OBC is dead on accurate. I drive to work between 3 and 4 AM through nothing but speed traps and I’ve never been stopped once, but see plenty who do.
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Orlando
I leave mine on mileage. If I drive real nice on my stop and go to work, I can get it up to 27-28 mpg and then I see that Civic Si and it drops down to 21-22 mpg in the first quarter mile. Then its another week of driving real nice on my stop and go to work, then I see that Ford Focus SVT...AAAAAGhhhh!
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Long Island, New York
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Set to MPG 90%, check Temp when I get started motoring and average speed after longer trip's. I use the mileage range left after the fuel indicator alarm light's up to remind me to get gas. All in all it's a neat feature that I use all the time. Love this MINI! 
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Barksdale AFB
how many hidden features are there on the OBC? it come with the Ave. speed, MPG,Temp, and Miles remaining in tank. but what other features does it have that have to be turned on?
oh and by the way i leave mine on miles remaining in tank.
oh and by the way i leave mine on miles remaining in tank.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: New Jersey
...I can get it up to 27-28 mpg and then I see that Civic Si and it drops down to 21-22 mpg in the first quarter mile. Then its another week of driving real nice on my stop and go to work, then I see that Ford Focus SVT...AAAAAGhhhh!
