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Check out my gradient gauge.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Dark_Prius, Sep 8, 2012.

  1. Dark_Prius

    Dark_Prius Member

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    [​IMG]Our mpg is so sensitive with the gradient changes on the road.

    There were many times I didnt realize I was climbing a hill and when I realized my speed dropped, I had to use more gas to pick up my speed again.

    I found this really cool gauge on ebay. Has anyone thought of this?

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    #1 Dark_Prius, Sep 8, 2012
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    Wow... That is a cool gauge...

    What's it called?

    How much does it cost?

    This would be a really good instrument to correlate with engine RPM at highway speeds...

    Then if I could figure out where to get one of those sensors that airplanes use to measure crosswinds I could better use trucks in the lanes next to me to block the crosswinds, which is way safer than slipstreaming directly behind those big trucks.
     
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  3. Dark_Prius

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    This thing is so cool, it measures the slope of the road, not wind direction btw.

    You can buy from ebay for $7 bucks, hurry before its gone.

    Search gradient gauge

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    #3 Dark_Prius, Sep 8, 2012
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    Great idea! I just ordered one.
     
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    that's pretty sweet! does it have to mount on a flat surface? or can you adjust it to level after you've mounted it?
     
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    Visually, is it sensitive enough to be useful? Without a magnified view, I have some doubts.

    I have liked a GPS field displaying elevation, as it betrays even very shallow slopes. Too bad that is lacking on the built-in Nav.
     
    #6 fuzzy1, Sep 8, 2012
  7. Dark_Prius

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    I just mounted this upside down, it can be adjusted to level on any surface.

    Great little toy/gauge.

    [​IMG]

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    beautiful. would be exelent for pip ev driving.
     
    #8 bisco, Sep 8, 2012
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