I have a superbug speedo in kph (160 kph)
Can this be used in a standard beetle that has a 90 mph speedo?
Any info would be helpful
Grasack Seriously Crusin Dubber
121 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
superbug speedo
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Superbugs never came with a metric speedo, the later curved window 1303 or L bug did, but these can be recognised easily. If its out of a flat screen superbug it may have been retro fitted.
They don't have the ears to bolt the speedo to the back of the dash like you would need and they have a face sitting at an angle to the glass and use a rubber sleeve to hold them in place.
Steve
Superbugs never came with a metric speedo, the later curved window 1303 or L bug did, but these can be recognised easily. If its out of a flat screen superbug it may have been retro fitted.
They don't have the ears to bolt the speedo to the back of the dash like you would need and they have a face sitting at an angle to the glass and use a rubber sleeve to hold them in place.
Steve
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
I just found a photo of each model speedo, flat or curved screen.
Steve
I just found a photo of each model speedo, flat or curved screen.
Steve
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Grasack Seriously Crusin Dubber
121 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Thanks Steve
I have the flat screen KPH speedo but the part # is 1139570215. I was under the impression that the 113 suggested it was a superbug.
That aside can I use this speedo in place of the 90mph version ?? If so is it a straight swap or is there some modification required ??
I have the flat screen KPH speedo but the part # is 1139570215. I was under the impression that the 113 suggested it was a superbug.
That aside can I use this speedo in place of the 90mph version ?? If so is it a straight swap or is there some modification required ??
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
As long as it has the ears on it will fit straight in.
There was a variation on the speedo cable nuts on cars with Australian made speedos, but the Australian made speedos in later bugs were 100 mph.
Steve
As long as it has the ears on it will fit straight in.
There was a variation on the speedo cable nuts on cars with Australian made speedos, but the Australian made speedos in later bugs were 100 mph.
Steve
Grasack Seriously Crusin Dubber
121 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Once again thanks for the info Steve
Looks like we can use the unit without any trouble🙂
Looks like we can use the unit without any trouble🙂