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Which Programmable Speedo Gauge: VDO, Drift ?????

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Which Programmable Speedo Gauge: VDO, Drift ?????

Post by LuxyBoy »

Hi Guys,

Mate has the VDO one cost him $550 and he reckons it was a bugger to calibrate; Autobarn have the Drift brand ones for $250 which is a good price but i don't know what sort of quality you get for that.

Just wondering if anyone is using one and are they happy with it :?:
Anyone know of any other brands that are programmable for changing tyre sizes :?:

Going to get the Marlin Speed Sensor from www.locktup4x4.com.au so wiring shouldn't be a problem. I just figure this way I have the correct speed no matter which tyres I am running compared to using the speedo extension cable and calculating the speed myself all the time.
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Post by GUtripper »

I've got a 2 speed switchable Marks Adaptors speedo correction box.....is that what you're after or a full calabrateable (is that a word barnsey?) speedo? I have it set up for 33's and 35's.
from memory about $160 at one of the shows somewhere around 2-3 years ago..... Jeffs shed?
easy to calibrate and adjust, and plugs straight into the loom.
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Post by bru21 »

vdo are sweet, have one in the 7. A gps is cheaper and more accurate with tyre changes etc.

by from jegs in the usa - not sure if they have a kph one though. for $500 you can get 4 vdo gauges


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http://www.jegs.com/p/VDO/VDO-Cockpit-G ... 0/10002/-1

its like $113

just make it read in k's and ignore the mph. You can calibrate around this easy enough.
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Post by LuxyBoy »

Cheers Bru cheaper is always good ;)
This look good:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/6987/10002/-1
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Post by 80's_delirious »

GUtripper wrote:calabrateable (is that a word barnsey?)
its no good asking Barnsey, he struggles to spell XXXX. . . . errr. I meen beer :lol:
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Post by +dj_hansen+ »

Yes, GPS is more accurate, until you lose the sats :)

Jaycar also make a speedo correction kit for about $40, and is 'more' programmable than the Marks one, but you have to buildit yourself.
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