Electronic Speedo?

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 · 14 Dec 2017, 9:07 pm

#1038899

Hi All,
I would like to run an electronic speedo in the Purvis, but have yet only found one that I like. It looks like a real pain to fit, and how would I go bypassing all the idiot lights on it i.e. seat-belt warning, abs, door open etc.
I have pictured one below, the black section underneath it is where all the lights are, and to top it all off, I can only seem to find them in automatic cars, (But have seen them in manual), it is really really hard to get one in manual and the dealership (Mazda) refuses to sell me one as I don't own a Mazda, so how do I bypass the immobilizer lock-out thing on an auto.
Alternatively, what other speedos look similar, and have been proven to work? (Pictures Please)
Thanks
M

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,788 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Dec 2017, 6:44 am

#1038904

Have a look in Steve C's car build.

Pretty sure he has an electronic speedo

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 15 Dec 2017, 9:46 am

#1038907

https://www.speedhut.com/about-speedometers.html

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,788 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Dec 2017, 11:51 am

#1038910

^^^............ pretty sure Steve has the GPS one

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Dec 2017, 5:18 pm

#1038913

Hi

Im using a Spa speedo/tacho http://www.spatechnique.com/store/itemList.cfm?catID=4 I also use a GPS hud from Polaris, you will then need idiot lights, if your interested I can find the brand I used

Steve

BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 · 15 Dec 2017, 5:24 pm

#1038914

Hi,
I would like something more like the pictured one, I just don't really like the multiple dials/gauges.
I have looked at Steve's build, and I do like it, but not the multiple gauge set-up, I really would like something totally different, something no-one else has.
Thanks
M

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,788 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Dec 2017, 6:39 pm

#1038915

oh well

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BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 · 15 Dec 2017, 7:44 pm

#1038916

Bizarre wrote:oh well

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 15 Dec 2017, 7:48 pm

#1038918

Despite all my efforts, I have not been able to find anything no-one else has...sorry!

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BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 · 15 Dec 2017, 9:25 pm

#1038919

Ok, thanks all help was, and still is appreciated.
If so, would I be better off trying to find a newer car, and buying the speedo out of it?
How hard would it be to wire in such a speedo?
Thanks
M

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Dec 2017, 7:09 am

#1038921

Boxster gauge pods look pretty cool, not sure how hard they are to wire in, most likely hard as modern cars use Can bus

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 · 18 Dec 2017, 9:13 am

#1038937

To be quite honest, if nobody else has done it, they cant really give you any tips?

BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 · 18 Dec 2017, 1:31 pm

#1038939

Fair point Denver, but I have no clue with wires and that is where my main problems are with said speedo, I can find one in manual if I wait a while and search lots but about 1 in 200 is manual and they don't seem to be getting stripped down on a regular basis.
I think I may just have to go with stock (For a Purvis anyway) VDO gauges.
Thanks
M

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paslow22 Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Oct 2015 · 18 Dec 2017, 8:06 pm

#1038941

BlasterTheRedBajaBug wrote:Fair point Denver, but I have no clue with wires and that is where my main problems are with said speedo, I can find one in manual if I wait a while and search lots but about 1 in 200 is manual and they don't seem to be getting stripped down on a regular basis.
I think I may just have to go with stock (For a Purvis anyway) VDO gauges.
Thanks
M

Hi,
I have a 71 s bug with an electronic speedo it was it the car when I purchased it, and how it is connected is anyone's guess, it's a Drift and they don't sell them any more and the wiring behind the dash is something that gives me nightmares at night, and I have to pull most of them out again to check the tacho which is still not fixed and Iv'e had the car for a year.
I do have instructions though which may help you.
I cannot put photo's on here so if you want to, email address or mobile and I can send it to you.
Darryl