Possible Speedometer solution
01-29-2009, 11:37 PM
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Possible Speedometer solution
Hey every one ive been lurking around the site for about 6 months now using the search button to fix every problem ive had on my 1980 zx(ill post pics when my goodies come in) so far and i finally joined the other day so i can ad insight as i have read everyone elses but anyways i found this and im not sure if its worth it but it may help us let me know what you think.
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde.../5572/sc/52267
Also found this one.Way nicer but larger price range
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/defi...04-p-5846.html
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http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde.../5572/sc/52267
Also found this one.Way nicer but larger price range
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/defi...04-p-5846.html
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Last edited by Twitch; 05-02-2011 at 04:40 PM.
01-30-2009, 12:20 AM
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I think I'd be worth it only if someone mounted in there dash and spliced and ran power wires to it when the car is on. Otherwise another reason for thieves to break into your car...Heads up is cool tho. I'd enjoy it.
01-30-2009, 09:05 AM
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Indeed that is pretty cool... but I'm skeptical. The picture is obviously a photoshop render of it. I'd like to see how the actual projection onto the windshield looks. And... no speedo when you are in a tunnel or parking garage... I guess that's not very often.
I would rather just fix the stock speedo (could only be: cog, cable, or speedometer).
Indeed that is pretty cool... but I'm skeptical. The picture is obviously a photoshop render of it. I'd like to see how the actual projection onto the windshield looks. And... no speedo when you are in a tunnel or parking garage... I guess that's not very often.
I would rather just fix the stock speedo (could only be: cog, cable, or speedometer).
01-30-2009, 10:02 AM
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Well im thinking about getting one because 80mph just isnt enough and i dont want to stick a autometer in it and tear apart my dash.And the concept seems cool cause i could be wrong but im pretty sure i remember the early 240sx coupe models had the heads up display and it was nice for fast twisty roads bein able to stare straight ahead and drive
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01-30-2009, 11:13 AM
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if i found a 79 speedo would i be able to just put it in run to the current sensors and everything work normal or is there certain cables or anythimg i would need to do
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Last edited by Twitch; 05-02-2011 at 04:41 PM.
01-30-2009, 11:21 AM
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The easiest way is to swap entire gauge clusters. But if you got one on ebay (like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsu...Q5fAccessories )
Then you'd need to take apart the cluster.
Then you'd need to take apart the cluster.
01-30-2009, 12:05 PM
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Why not just spend the same $125 and get a "REAL" GPS navigation system:
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12333457...0-15099&page=1
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12333457...0-15099&page=1
01-30-2009, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lww
Why not just spend the same $125 and get a "REAL" GPS navigation system:
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01-31-2009, 10:16 PM
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Well it would not be for gps but purely for speedo purposes.does any one know the dimension of the stock speedo
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Last edited by Twitch; 05-02-2011 at 04:41 PM.
02-01-2009, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Twitch
Well it would not be for gps but purely for speedo purposes.does any one know the dimension of the stock speedo
https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showt...ghlight=speedo
what are km/h?
03-16-2009, 08:30 PM
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Actually, that's a Canadian KPH cluster that I air brushed off the KPH/MPH label and the MPH numbers on the inner orange ring and had the speedo recalibrated to MPH. So, technically, it's a KPH speedo, but now it reads accurately as an MPH speedo.
