pre-facelift mph dial overlays
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pre-facelift mph dial overlays
Hey guys I'm about to pickup a 95 WRX import and it's still in KM/hr but want to convert it to MPH. I don't want to get a electronic conversion piece, but rather a dial overlay. I see lockwood makes a kit, but I want it to be black like the OEM style is w/green illumination, but read in mph while retaining my km info. If anyone knows where I can buy a kit like this please let me know. Thanks
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pre-face lift JDM cluster (mine)
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pre-face lift JDM cluster (mine)
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No such thing as "an electronic conversion piece" for an early car. The speedo is cable driven.
You need a convertor that fits in line, it also removes the 112mph limiter. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item20e293b212
Fit that, pull your instrument cluster apart and either fit an MPH sticker, or cover the "K" with a bit of black gaffa take.
I you must insist on retaining the KMH info, as per a UK car, then it's either UK clocks, or aftermarket tat.
You need a convertor that fits in line, it also removes the 112mph limiter. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item20e293b212
Fit that, pull your instrument cluster apart and either fit an MPH sticker, or cover the "K" with a bit of black gaffa take.
I you must insist on retaining the KMH info, as per a UK car, then it's either UK clocks, or aftermarket tat.
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No such thing as "an electronic conversion piece" for an early car. The speedo is cable driven.
You need a convertor that fits in line, it also removes the 112mph limiter. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item20e293b212
Fit that, pull your instrument cluster apart and either fit an MPH sticker, or cover the "K" with a bit of black gaffa take.
I you must insist on retaining the KMH info, as per a UK car, then it's either UK clocks, or aftermarket tat.
You need a convertor that fits in line, it also removes the 112mph limiter. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item20e293b212
Fit that, pull your instrument cluster apart and either fit an MPH sticker, or cover the "K" with a bit of black gaffa take.
I you must insist on retaining the KMH info, as per a UK car, then it's either UK clocks, or aftermarket tat.
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The black OEM look dial overlay does exist as I have one on my car. Unfortunately I can't help with a source as it came with the car when I bought it.
I personally prefer the overlay to a cable converter as you can keep the odometer reading in pure KM rather than mix of KM and M.
ETA: What about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMH-TO-MPH...item3cd6f00e20
I personally prefer the overlay to a cable converter as you can keep the odometer reading in pure KM rather than mix of KM and M.
ETA: What about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMH-TO-MPH...item3cd6f00e20
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No such thing as "an electronic conversion piece" for an early car. The speedo is cable driven.
You need a convertor that fits in line, it also removes the 112mph limiter. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item20e293b212
Fit that, pull your instrument cluster apart and either fit an MPH sticker, or cover the "K" with a bit of black gaffa take.
I you must insist on retaining the KMH info, as per a UK car, then it's either UK clocks, or aftermarket tat.
You need a convertor that fits in line, it also removes the 112mph limiter. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item20e293b212
Fit that, pull your instrument cluster apart and either fit an MPH sticker, or cover the "K" with a bit of black gaffa take.
I you must insist on retaining the KMH info, as per a UK car, then it's either UK clocks, or aftermarket tat.
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The black OEM look dial overlay does exist as I have one on my car. Unfortunately I can't help with a source as it came with the car when I bought it.
I personally prefer the overlay to a cable converter as you can keep the odometer reading in pure KM rather than mix of KM and M.
ETA: What about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMH-TO-MPH...item3cd6f00e20
I personally prefer the overlay to a cable converter as you can keep the odometer reading in pure KM rather than mix of KM and M.
ETA: What about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMH-TO-MPH...item3cd6f00e20
Oh yeah I know trust me..my current car is also a jap import and reads solely in KM, but I'm a bit lazy and sometimes forget some of the conversions when I have to drive through an area with variable speed limits plus the stupid speed cameras around them too. Just don't want to risk getting caught since I don't know how much over the speed limit will trip the cameras and get me a fine. A friend tells me just don't go over 10% of what is posted but I guess there's only one way to find out!
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