Speed Sensor for 74 Std 1300 Beetle

Nathan Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 22 Jul 2009, 8:48 pm

#725453

Hi guys I have a 74 1300 Standard beetle that I'm restoring/doing up and I've decided I want to fit an aftermarket Speedo into it (Speco) but I need a speed sensor for it and was wondering if anyone from here might be able to help me as to where I could get one etc?

Cheers,

Nathan.

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 22 Jul 2009, 9:28 pm

#725460

Try one of the VDO instrument repair shops.

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 23 Jul 2009, 11:20 am

#725507

where are you located?

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

Nathan Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 23 Jul 2009, 6:39 pm

#725584

I'm in Newcastle.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 23 Jul 2009, 9:22 pm

#725620

Tea Gardens Marine & Hire can help...

Pay your debts, CxxT

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 24 Jul 2009, 8:18 pm

#725752

Naamiss in Carrington.These guys do a lot of my gauge & speedo repairs.

Nathan Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 24 Jul 2009, 10:11 pm

#725763

grumble wrote:Naamiss in Carrington.These guys do a lot of my gauge & speedo repairs.

Thanks for the suggestion Grumble.
After looking at their website they look like they are the go to guys for this problem.
I'll give a buzz tomorrow or monday and I'll let you guys know the outcome.

Cheers,

Nathan.

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 25 Jul 2009, 10:11 am

#725806

I have a couple of guages that I need looking at too. This certainly looks like the place. Took a while to find their website though - it is actually spelt Namiiss.

From your ole' mate Jeff

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 25 Jul 2009, 8:11 pm

#725855

Sorry mate a couple of beers adds an extra a and drops i's .Whatever they are still bloody good. Les

Nathan Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 26 Jul 2009, 12:14 pm

#725923

http://www.namiiss.com.au/

Nathan Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 26 Aug 2009, 10:46 pm

#731835

Hey guys sorry for the delay in getting back with the info I got from Namiis, I was working the last 2 weeks straight.

I went to them with my new speedo and asked the questions and in response they suggested using a GPS Speed Sender Unit with use's a GPS signal recived via an antenna placed in an unnoticable spot and goes into a little unit mounted under or behind the dash which in turn sends out pulses to the speedo giving you your speed. After reading the instructions they appear to be easy enough to setup and calibrate.
They are abit expensive but well worth the money in the long run seeing as adapters only last a couple of years at the best and they have had nothing but great comments on these GPS units.

I'll let you all know how this works out over the next month or two when I install everything.

Cheers,

Nathan.