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Title: top speed
Post by: benji mk2 on 28 August 2007, 22:21

erm, small question. j reg 8v clocks, if was to (hypothetically of course) max out my speedo could i put a different set of clocks and speedo drive in to get an idea of what i'm (hypothetically) doing?    it's a red coloured one at the mo    :grin:

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: takethefifth on 29 August 2007, 18:05

So you must have 120 clocks in at the mo?  You would need the 140 or 160 ones, with the 140 ones you'd need to change for the white speedo drive, with the 160 ones you could just use the red one you have in at the mo.  :smiley:

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: golf mk2 tornado red on 29 August 2007, 22:09

well mine had 120mph clocks no rev counter
a direct swop for some twin pin 160mph rev counter clocks  mines only a 1600. my speedo reads the same well cameras dont flash me and them things that tell you to slow down to 30 only flash when im doin around 35 ish

 all good as far as i gatther

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Teletom on 09 September 2007, 15:45

What's the red and white coloured talk about?

I'm swapping out my clocks next weekend because the odometer has now stopped working altogether (i think maybe the gears in it are all chewed up)

I have a new (scrapyard!) set of clocks with rev counter, MFA and two connectors on.
Is this going to throw any suprises at me just doing a straight swap?
It's an 89 8v GTi, I'm not sure whether two or single plug is what I'm expecting to find.

also, do I have to notify the DVLA I've done this? obviously the mileage of the vehicle's going to be different now.

Thanks friends

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Simpson on 09 September 2007, 15:48

depends s yours si ngle pin or twin? if its twin and the replacement isnt they wont work as far as i know, otherwise fine, the speedo cog on the end of speedo cable is either red or white depding on what clocks you have i.e 120, 140. 160 mph.  :smiley:

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Mr Blue on 09 September 2007, 16:08

ive got a set of 160mph clocks that i might let go for the right price :wink:

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: Teletom on 09 September 2007, 16:15

Guess I'll find out if mine is single or twin when I do it!

those 160 clocks single or twin Mr Blue?

cheers

Title: Re: top speed
Post by: fused on 09 September 2007, 16:23

I've got an 90 8v gti, on 120mph vdo clocks with rev and MFA, and they are single pin! would be a pain to take out the clocks to find the new ones wont fit!

good luck