speedo question. Need 6 x km numbers for rego

clarkey Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined May 2003 · 16 Nov 2004, 7:54 pm

#265268

Went to register my buggy the other day. Because of an ADR the Engineer knocked back my L'bug speedo because it had 5 km numbers. (the red tumbler number didn't count).

I am now searching for a speedo with 6 KM numbers that can be fitted relatively easy in its place. Would prefer a vw one but am prepared to fit anything.

Has someone fitted a speedo from another car and had instant success, or can point me in the right direction?
Thanks Clarkey.

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 16 Nov 2004, 8:02 pm

#265274

I didn't know that was the law... my speedo passed with only 5 numbers, but maybe it's different in Vic. I reckon you were pretty hard done by, maybe he didn't like your car.

As far as I know all VW have only 5 numbers, well at least the ones I've looked at.

Sorry I'm no help on suggesting a replacment, I still reckon you got shafted.

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 16 Nov 2004, 8:03 pm

#265275

thats bullshite, engineers = know all, WTF does it matter, its not dangerous, bloody anoying eh, my splitty (58) has no seatbelts but as it is manufactured before a certain date it does not need any, well in tassie it dont. good luck

Andy

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 6:33 am

#265486

Some only have 5 numbers....
so 6 including the 1/10th tumbler should be OK....

I'd go somewhere else.....

You don't have to modify Your speedo...

as that is the way they were made..... ORIGINAL OEM....

He can't make You do that.... {We all know what He is*]

Lee

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clarkey Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined May 2003 · 17 Nov 2004, 11:33 pm

#266221

thanks for the comments of support guys but at this stage of the process I reckon I'll go for the "yes sir, no sir" type attitude and fit what I'm told.
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Looks like I could be out of trouble now with a modified one. clarkey.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 18 Nov 2004, 5:00 am

#266252

wow... i havent got that in my buggy,nor any vw for that matter.
at least you got it sorted easily, but sounds rather petty.

Simply Cruzin'...