Mike Biddle Posted November 17, 2000 Share Posted November 17, 2000 Will follow once I've installed it, but right now I have a problem with obtaining a speedometer. The new box does'nt have a speedo drive so an alternative arrangement is required, and I,m having problems locating a suitable item. The ideal solution would be an electronic item to replace the original with a pick up off the front wheel or dif flange. The problem is with the specification, it must read in KPH only to be legal here, up to at least 240, and preferably have a white face beacause I changed the other instruments in an attempt to compensate for my ageing eyeballs. I've tried all the usual retailers in UK, and searched the net without success, perhaps some of our continental friends can help, Marius?, Pierre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartG Posted November 17, 2000 Share Posted November 17, 2000 Mike, What's wrong with the white faced round Stack Tacho/speedo? Slots straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.hall Posted November 17, 2000 Share Posted November 17, 2000 Try greengauges.com here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 17, 2000 Share Posted November 17, 2000 Mike, I don´t know if the STACK with the white dials is also able to show speed, not sure about this. The larger units are able, wether in kmh or miles, no (reachable) top end in displaying. I also fitted a STACK instrument and I´m very confident with it, works perfect and very exactly. See it at demontweeks or in the internet, don´t know the address. STACK uses stepper-motors so it works very accurate and fast not the like the bouncing Caterham-part. I thought you were thinking about that Quaife-box, I did not know that you already DO OWN it !!! Big mistake Mike, I´ll send you E-Mails every day now to hear how it works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Biddle Posted November 18, 2000 Author Share Posted November 18, 2000 Stewart, the Stack tach timer is an excellent instrument and may be the answer, but since I have already fitted a good quality tacho, I will either have to remove it and be left with a dead speedo which does not match the other white gauges, or fit it in the speedo apeture and run two tacho's.....well it would be different I supose. Mark, thanks for the tip on "Greengauges", it's an excellent website and they should be able to supply me the gauge I want, If I can get the site to work for me. When I tried it last night it would not go to the "design" stage where you specify the instument. Unfortunately they cannot accept orders any other way. Marius, I don't want to go that route because it involves replacing the dash panel if you want a tidy job. I will post a full report on the gearbox, probably around the end of December. Thanks to all MIKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Rexia Posted November 18, 2000 Share Posted November 18, 2000 You could try Europa Specialist Spares - they're the ones who turn up at all the shows with a big display lorry full of goodies, I think they have loads of that sort of stuff. tel: 01283 815609 or website www.europaspares.com or e-mail info@europaspares.com - they're really helpful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted November 18, 2000 Share Posted November 18, 2000 Mike,I'll have a look tomorrow and let you know if I have found something for you. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted November 18, 2000 Share Posted November 18, 2000 Mike, there are in the VDO Cockpit Vision range electronic Speedometers 1)260 km/H, diameter 100 mm, in white. 2)Or in diameter 80 mm, 220 km/h, in white too. The prices are 1560 FF incl. VAT. for both of them in the Autoaxe catalog: www.autoaxe.com Let me know if I can help. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Biddle Posted November 19, 2000 Author Share Posted November 19, 2000 Thanks Anna, I've sent for their catalogue. Pierre, I had already looked at VDO, they don't have a suitable unit because 0-220 is not enough, and the 0-260 is too big at 100MM diameter, but thanks anyway for trying. My best regards to all, it's great to get some help when you are 3,000 miles away from all the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Westie Posted November 20, 2000 Share Posted November 20, 2000 Mike 220kmph not enough, what engine do you have? Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Biddle Posted November 21, 2000 Author Share Posted November 21, 2000 2.0L Vaux with throttle bodies, 224 BHP. It will achieve 220 KPH, and that is using the rev counter to calculate the speed, so a higher reading is required. Regards, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 From my perspective, you need to be a very brave man to speed at 220 km/h driving a Seven thumbsup.gif I figure that the aerodynamics are OK and that the car would not "take off" and fly low sad.gif Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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