Question about clocks/meters

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Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:16 am

I'm preparing for my swap, it's not a BMW motor and I will be using an aftermarket meters (clocks... my English isn't perfect :D) but I dont know what I can do about the speedo as it is analog. Any ideas?
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Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:30 am

I'M Researching using autometer style gauges. I'm not sure of many brands that do a speedo besides dedicated race dash style systems (stack, Pi)
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Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:33 am

Well, I'm trying to have the gauges look as OEM like as they can be.
I was wondering if I can get some sort of analog-to-digital converter for the speedo.
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Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:37 am

not sure.. what do you mean converter. the e30 dash clocks are electric. unless you want digital numbers instead of the dials???
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Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:40 am

OK, I've found a variety of speedos and tachos I can use at autometer.com
I'm talking about the signal, the tacho, the oil temp and the gas is not a problem for me when connecting the gauges.
But the speedometer uses an analog signal from the diff and I'm not sure how I will be able to connect it to an aftermarket gauge.
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Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:43 am

FOUND IT, thanks for the help oze30, at least you tried :D http://autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=114
I'm sure I can find things out from now on (yes I know it's for US cars)
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