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NS Dev

posted on 14/12/06 at 08:36 AM Reply With Quote
Trail Tech Vapor Dash

Have posted on the interior section, but thought I'd post here too as nobody seems to have used one of these yet!!

I have just bought a TrailTech Vapor speedo/dash and it is a seriously impressive piece of kit!!!

Does all the usual pushbike speedo trip, speed etc functions, but is also backlit, has lcd revcounter, water temp gauge, ambient temp gauge, shift light(s), high water temp warning light plus a load more, and is completely waterproof, properly backlit, has non-resettable odometer and is made really nicely to boot. Cunningly it can accept any power input from internal battery to 400v AC or DC any polarity!!!

It's currently £56 + carriage + VAT, which isa bit of a bargain I think!

Reckon it would mount nicely in a steering wheel too!




Speedometer:
Current Speed
Maximum Speed
Selectable MPH/KMH Display

Tachometer:
Real-Time RPM Bar Graph
Numeric RPM Readout
Dual Programmable Shift Lights
Up to 20,000 RPM

Temperature:
Ambient Temperature
Engine Temperature
Dual Programmable Temp Lights
Exact Model Fit Temperature Sensors
Selectable °F/°C Display

Distance:
Adjustable Distance
Permanent Odometer
Selectable Mile/Kilometer Display

Clock:
Hour Meter
Stop Watch
Ride Time
Accumulated Ride Time
permanent Hour Meter
Selectable 12/24 Hour Display

Power Input :
Includes Power Connection Fits All Machines
Accepts Any Power Input - AC/DC
Auto Switch to Internal Power if External is Removed
Permanent Memory Guarantees Data is Never Lost

Value Added :
Custom Designed for Exact Model Fit
All Parts Included to Complete Installation
One Year Warranty
Unlimited Free Trail Tech Phone and Email Support
Waterproof Connections Included
Bright White Backlit LCD Display
Accessory Dashboards for Most Applications



Hasten to add, nowt to do with me, but I am impressed!!!





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Agriv8

posted on 14/12/06 at 08:52 AM Reply With Quote
Saw them at a show a while ago got talking to one of the techies and I was impresed.

Only problem for me is my v8 only revs to 6,000 rpm

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MikeR

posted on 14/12/06 at 09:14 AM Reply With Quote
This is my big issue with bike speedo's - my crossflow is only going to rev to 6000ish as well.

(plus i want oil temp & pressure)

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cloudy

posted on 14/12/06 at 10:02 AM Reply With Quote
rpm display doesn't go high enough for mine

Although they quote max 20,000 the display only manages 12,000

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NS Dev

posted on 14/12/06 at 11:10 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
This is my big issue with bike speedo's - my crossflow is only going to rev to 6000ish as well.

(plus i want oil temp & pressure)


I thought you were doing a proper crossflow Mike..............you'll need more than a weedy 6000 revs!!!

My vauxhall will only go to 8000, don't see the issue really, how often do you look at the rev counter? Its nice to have but you hardly drive the car from it!!

Why oil temp? Its a crossflow, pulling less weight than it did in the escort and with more airflow round the sump.

I wasn't even bothering with a water temp gauge in my 7, but seeing as this thingy has one I may as well connect it up.





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Middy Tim

posted on 14/12/06 at 11:50 AM Reply With Quote
Most gauges like that one (and the MyChron I use for karting) has an adjustable rev counter limit.
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Pdlewis

posted on 14/12/06 at 01:47 PM Reply With Quote
I was looking at these the other day. Was impressed although it does look like a push bike speedo

Will either be getting one of these or an acewell in the next month

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MikeRJ

posted on 14/12/06 at 02:14 PM Reply With Quote
I'm really not a big fan of digital dashes, but this does seem like an excellent price given the functionality, and would make a very neat installation.

I agree that it would be nice if they produced one with a more CEC firendly tachometer range

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Agriv8

posted on 14/12/06 at 04:13 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev

My vauxhall will only go to 8000, don't see the issue really,

how often do you look at the rev counter? Its nice to have but you hardly drive the car from it!!




NS dev you made me smile with that one I look at my rev counter at the exact point in time i realise i have run out of revs ( usually while overtaking things ) ie about 6250 !!!!

PS it is also of use it motorway it top gear as somtimes my spedo stops working due to an intermittant wiring fault that i cant trace ( limited millage policy - Think it through )

the next ecu has a rpm cut so will be a thing of the past.

Reagrds

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NS Dev

posted on 15/12/06 at 08:48 PM Reply With Quote
yea that strange speedo fault is most annoying, and yep, revcounter would be handy then.

Never fitted one in the grasser, the engine makes that bbbbbbbbbbb popping and banging noise when its revving too much You can't change gear there either as it loses too much time changing 4 times each lap, so you just don't listen to the engine!!!! Oh yea, found a nice way to stop the popping and banging too, just reprogram the limiter............................unfortunately the banging is a lot louder and more brief then





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