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| Author: | coopar [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Options for removing speedo cable |
Has anyone played around with a more modern solution to the mechanical speedo cable while still maintaining the original look? I run a Weber box and have very little if any room for accommodate a speedo cable. I have seen a bit of feedback on the 90 degree adaptors being prone to failure. I know that a lot more GPS options are becoming available for speedos, but I really would like to keep the original smiths look. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
You can get a Smiths speedo with electronic internals, James here has one installed, apparently it's pretty good http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
I made this, 5 years on it still works like a champion
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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
I have 90 degree adapter on my car and have no issues at all, nor I should because it's designed to do the job. Mine is one that was fitted to Jaguars, not sure which models. Wasn't expensive, got it from a wreckers. Sorry, can't remember the price but $30 rings a bell. Ring around Jag wreckers.. |
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| Author: | coopar [ Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
deluxe67 wrote: I have 90 degree adapter on my car and have no issues at all, nor I should because it's designed to do the job. Mine is one that was fitted to Jaguars, not sure which models. Wasn't expensive, got it from a wreckers. Sorry, can't remember the price but $30 rings a bell. Ahhh cool. Same vintage Jags?Ring around... Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | coopar [ Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
simon k wrote: I made this, 5 years on it still works like a champion Explain this a bit further?Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Fri Sep 29, 2017 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
Sorry I don't recall what model/ vintage Jags they come off. I got mine from a Jag wrecker who said he had sold a few to Mini owners with our setup. They are perfect for the job, takes 2 minutes to install and the cable rests against the firewall wall away from the extractors. |
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| Author: | coopar [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
I'm thinking I might try and combo this http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... |Back%20to with retro something electronic into my speedo. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
coopar wrote: simon k wrote: I made this, 5 years on it still works like a champion Explain this a bit further?Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Electronic speedo drive. The little black dot on the speedo drive boss (right hand side) is a Hall effect switch, the silver dot in the white ring on the drive itself (left hand side) is a magnet. When the magnet passes the switch it pulses. I didn't really expect it to work I originally made it to talk to a speedo I built out of a Subaru speedo head, mini odometer and mini speedo face. The electronics I made didn't work out (too much electrical noise) so it now talks to my ECU which I Bluetooth to a phone in a holder on the dash. My speedo doesn't do anything, but one day when I don't have 10,000 other things on the go I'll make it work |
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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
Ah, so this just sits down on the end of the gearbox as if it is the speedo cable drive, but it just generates a pulse for an electric speedo. Very clever 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:56 am ] |
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If you buy the Smiths electronic speedo for ~$500 it comes with a similar mounted sensor. |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:53 am ] |
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Attachment: Jaguar Speedo Converter 003.jpg Attachment: Jaguar Speedo Converter 002.jpg I have an angled speedo converter if it's required. Just screw one end into your speedo and voila.
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| Author: | coopar [ Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
drmini in aust wrote: If you buy the Smiths electronic speedo for ~$500 it comes with a similar mounted sensor. Yeh that's what I'm trying to avoid haha. Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | coopar [ Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Options for removing speedo cable |
cooperess wrote: Attachment: Jaguar Speedo Converter 003.jpg Attachment: Jaguar Speedo Converter 002.jpg I have an angled speedo converter if it's required. Just screw one end into your speedo and voila.Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk |
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