Just bought a new tacho/speedo for the new car. $410 us, about $610 here.
It has many features
Stepper motor driven needle for high accuracy and definition
Built in LCD display
Quartz microprocessor accuracy
Built in three stage shift light system with independently programmable shift points
Facility for external shift lights
Peak recall facility
Low battery warning
Fits any ignition system or tacho output
Suitable for 1-16 cylinder engines, 2 or 4 stroke
Switchable backlight brightness control
Available with standard Black or Classic white dial finish
RPM range 0-9000, 0-12000, 0-15000, 0-16000, 0-18000
Comes complete with comprehensive manual, sensors and wiring loom
Digital LCD for displaying engine RPM or MPH / Km/h and programmable menu settings
Standing quarter timer including terminal speed
Programmable acceleration timer e.g. 0-60 MPH
Programmable mid range timer e.g. 50-90 MPH
External sequential shift light display unit available
Digital setting of tyre size and trigger points
Switchable odometer & trip meter
Its only 80 mm, but what Ive found is that I dont get time to look at tachos except for reference purposes, I would rather rely on the shift lights. The thing that sold me is the standing quarter timer & acceleration timer. Great testing tool. I bought it from the US as it was cheaper than getting it from the UK where they are made, hope Lucas didnt have anything to do with making them. I priced new tacho & speedo and they were dearer, this is for the 1303 which has limited guage space.
Hey Steve, does it have interchangable faces for different rpm purposes? It seems having one that goes to 18000rpm is a tad optimistic, and the increments suited to a standard road car are a bit close to read...
Looks the shizzle though. I love the 0-100 and 0-400 timing feature!!! Excellent. I need one of those for next tuesday at Wakefield!
Steve. Classic 85 Mk2 2dr GTI 8v Optioned sunroof and 15"BBS RS alloys. Koni yellow and H&R, Balanced bottom end, flowed top end, Neuspeed 268 cam.
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I will need to get a degree in speedometry I guess. I love fiddling with stuff like this, i call them ziffles (named after Arnold Ziffle from Peti Coat Junction), things that you dont really need but are cool to own. I should be able to test any mods I do with car with the 0-100 facilty, almost like having a personal dyno.
