D4ENX
|
| posted on 13/12/15 at 08:17 PM |
|
|
Tachometres, speedos etc...
Well after I fitted my omex ecu to my zetec turbo in my focus I noticed my Rev counter isn't working now and unsure if I can use the Tacho wire
from the o ex so I'm looking at making a custom dash which will include a speedo, Rev counter, fuel level and a few led warning lights, I have a
few questions though.
Can anyone recommend an accurate tachometre/Rev counter, preferably a certain brand that will have a matching speedo available?
What would I do about my mileage counter when it comes to mot or insurance purposes? I know the mot slip will state the engine mileage and the
insurance company's will want to know my mileage?
Any other info much appreciated. Regards, Dean.
|
|
|
|
|
JacksAvon
|
| posted on 13/12/15 at 08:24 PM |
|
|
Racetech make quality guages
|
|
|
02GF74
|
| posted on 13/12/15 at 09:01 PM |
|
|
Yep racetech. Speedo uses pulses and is programmable. If you want to have same mileage, just connect the wire to a pulse generator, in its crudest
form a battery, slotted disc in a drill press and a wire, program speedo for max distance per pulse and let it run until correct reading is reached.
I dont recall if there was a way to program the mileage.
|
|
|
D4ENX
|
| posted on 13/12/15 at 10:49 PM |
|
|
Thanks guys, seeing as I've got to replace everything if doing a custom dash etc.. Would a digital dash be a better option as matching race tech
gauges are adding up to be 500+
Anyone with any experience with digital dashes?
Thanks.
|
|
|
jeffw
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 06:46 AM |
|
|
I think you need to tell people this is in a Focus and not a Seven/Kitcar. at least it appears to be from the pictures you had on the other thread.
|
|
|
Ivan
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 07:30 AM |
|
|
My tacho wouldn't work after fitting an ECU - a resistor in the line sorted that out - don't ask me which line. Ddo a Google search but
only cost me pennies.
|
|
|
BenB
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 07:51 AM |
|
|
Please be aware there are two different styles of racetech gauges. Some of the "racetech" dials have speedo and tachos branded
"AST" and they're a PITA to calibrate (at least the speedo is). Its possible to calibrate it but only a small amount- you really
need 833hz at 100mph which in my case rewired a custom laser cut trigger wheel.
|
|
|
russbost
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 09:54 AM |
|
|
I would suggest take a look at the Acewell 7659
Link
It does everything you need & if you are buying from us direct 07905 879407 then with LCB discount you'll get change from £200 including P
& P (Just!)
It has all the features you mention, accurate to within 1%, super reliable (our return rate is tenths of a %!), plus we can offer full after sales
service should you ever have the misfortune of breaking/damaging/losing any part
Should you be likely to do many track days with the car & a laptimer would be useful, then I would suggest the 7859, it has the same features but
you can add a remote (additional £19.99) which enables the lap timer feature, just give us a ring if you want any advice 
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
|
NOTE:This user is registered as a LocostBuilders trader and may offer commercial services to other users
|
big_wasa
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 10:35 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by Ivan
My tacho wouldn't work after fitting an ECU - a resistor in the line sorted that out - don't ask me which line. Ddo a Google search but
only cost me pennies.
Post 1999 Ford Focus dash gets most of its information via canbus so won't work with most after market ecu's.
|
|
|
alfas
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 11:30 AM |
|
|
meanwhile i´m using analogue GPS Speedometers only.
no magnets, no seedo-cable, easy installtion
http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/GPS-speedometers. with them you can choose size, design, miles or km/h anything. you can even tell them to remove the
GPS printing on the dial...so it looks more "analogue"
here another one, with less options, but also much cheaper
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Universal-car-motorcycle-85mm-GPS-Speedometer-0-200km-h-with-mating-antenna/32425391754.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.QBrE
Hm&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_6_79_2_78_77_82_80_62,searchweb201644_0,searchweb201560_3
|
|
|
russbost
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 12:21 PM |
|
|
Just for info, a GPS speedo on its own isn't legal in the Uk, it obviously won't work when going thro' tunnels etc. we do sell a few
versions of the GPS units a lot cheaper than speedhut. The "cheap" one pictured looks very like a marine unit we sell (therefore fully
waterproof) except it's actually nowhere near as cheap as it looks as that is a FoB price for 100 units or more, you'd still have to pay
import duty & Vat as well as the shipping, we have a digital GPS unit at a similar price
Link to Gps speedo , but that one isn't waterproof - obviously fine inside a
tintop
The speedhut ones may be customizeable, but are very expensive (& also not in the UK)
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
|
NOTE:This user is registered as a LocostBuilders trader and may offer commercial services to other users
|
ian locostzx9rc2
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 04:14 PM |
|
|
Etb gauges are good.
|
|
|
alfas
|
| posted on 14/12/15 at 05:36 PM |
|
|
neither here are GPS speedos legal....but who can control it?
|
|
|
