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Sydney
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September 2004
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Speedo and Odometer questions?
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Sat, 03 December 2005 08:21
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Hey all. I'm trying to figure out a custom dash setup for my car and have run into a couple problems. I plan on getting a Pivot Speedo and Tacho but the speedo doesn't have an odometer display. The speedo is also electronic and I'm using a w55 that is currently equipped with a cable drive.
I know i can use the w58 electronic sensor and hopefully wire that into the speedo but i still have the problem of having no odometer. Would it be possible to source a stock dash with an odometer reading and somehow split the speedo signal to both sources? I would just hack up the stock dash and keep it in the glovebox or something. Or does someone have a better/different suggestion?
I know i could get a different set of matching gauges that has an inbuilt odometer but would like to know if this method could work. I've also been unable to locate a speedo that comes in a 60mm size except the Pivot one. Cheers dudes.
Eddie.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Speedo and Odometer questions?
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Sun, 04 December 2005 02:33
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Apparently you can get an adapter which allows you to run the mechanical speedo cable and generates an electronic signal as well. This might be worth looking into.
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
September 2004
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Re: Speedo and Odometer questions?
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Sun, 04 December 2005 06:48
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Thanks Norbie, i just found that out myself as well. Means i can still use the cable for an odometer reading and use the electric signal for the new speedo 
Also a related question: i've been told that the t-50 cable is a direct fit into the w55. I'll try it out for myself but can anyone else confirm/deny this? Cheers.
Eddie.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: Speedo and Odometer questions?
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Sun, 04 December 2005 08:26
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I happen to have one of these adaptors lying around somewhere if you're interested.
It just plugs in between the cable and gearbox and generates the required electrical pulse whilst still driving the cable speedo.
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Toymods Social Secretary
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Speedo and Odometer questions?
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Mon, 05 December 2005 02:45
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bitch! i wanted that!!!
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