evinX Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Hey all, well i changed my supra over from kmh to mph, removed the needle at its waaaay of, say were doing like 5-7 the supra will put it out as 20 ish:blink: How do i go about having it reconfigured? can any garage do it or is it a specialist job? anyone ever had to do this, i have no knowledge on this what so ever. Any help will be much apprichiated. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Mines he same after fitting the El Glo dials, around 5-10mph out I'm going to take the dash apart and expose the dials, then using GPS stick the needle on at the right speed... Should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Going to need a set of steady hands and feet to pull that of mate, you brave! To be honest i want mine done properly by a garage with paper work to go with it incase worst comes to the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 give a try on this: turn off ignition remove the needle turn the igniton on (not the engine) put the needle back at 0 Kmh and go for a test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Mines he same after fitting the El Glo dials, around 5-10mph out Strange, if anything mine was more accurate after fitting my EL-Glos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 give a try on this: turn off ignition remove the needle turn the igniton on (not the engine) put the needle back at 0 Kmh and go for a test drive. Ive done that, put it on gently touching the bar that sticks out, just want it sorted by the pros, not something ill like to diy, to be fair with speed cams these days, traffic cops, laws etc, really want back up (paper work and reciepts) as you never know what can happen nowdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 resting point of the needle is way past the bar that sticks out. You need to lift it over the bar and let it rest before ever taking it off so you can see where it needs to be put back on. I am guessing its past that thought so I would go to a garage if I were you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Ive done that, put it on gently touching the bar that sticks out, just want it sorted by the pros, not something ill like to diy, to be fair with speed cams these days, traffic cops, laws etc, really want back up (paper work and reciepts) as you never know what can happen nowdays. Won't mean anything, I really can't see anyone certificing your speedo.... And it isn't as though the defence of 'my speedo was saying 70' hasn't be used before, in fact I have only ever been asked 3 times 'Do you know what speed you were doing?' and they disagreed with me EVERYTIME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Going to need a set of steady hands and feet to pull that of mate, you brave! Get a mate to lean over and put the needle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I have only ever been asked 3 times 'Do you know what speed you were doing?' and they disagreed with me EVERYTIME You forgot the word "Sideways" gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 You forgot the word "Sideways" gav Nah, the last time wasn't sideways, it was in my company people carrier... Remember kids, speeding is not cool and clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 I was actually thinking i could have the speed lower than what the needles reading on the dash, say i was doing 25, id want the needle to read/show me at 30... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I have similar issue due to putting on my El-Glow's but it is due to my own speedo going up to 320mph (TRD 320kph converted). When the car first came into the UK someone had adjusted it so then you could use the TRD 320 clock but had it sync'd so then it read it as MPH's. I'd be interested of a garage who could solve this. I thought when you take the needle off it is a pain to put it back on again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I just went on motorway with GPS and put needle on at steady 60 Done it in 4 different Supras till now (stainless steel dials sales) and it was easy enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Try this Phil the link doesn't work. I just went on motorway with GPS and put needle on at steady 60 Done it in 4 different Supras till now (stainless steel dials sales) and it was easy enough Konrad is it pretty easy taking the needle on & off? I heard it can be a pain getting it back on again? An do you have a tip for getting it back on again easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Its a simple push in pull of, like a clock needle. Im just going to go down and ask toyota if they can or have any suggestions for me, one we have in northampton are really friendly with imports. Konrad, that idea with the gps seems to be a good one! Also im considering a seperate speed gauge unit that works through gps, just want to check the back ground info and laws on having one if the original speedo isnt working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Im also thinking of removing my speedo cluster and have it sent of to toyota/specialist to recalibirate it? anyone know if this can be done? Ive fitted a mph and kmh face to it, the kmh points match up with the stock ones and also shows the mph, got it for like £6 of ebay ages ago. Nice and stock looking, precut, very happy with the exact line up to. So ill have them reuse that facia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Konrad is it pretty easy taking the needle on & off? I heard it can be a pain getting it back on again? An do you have a tip for getting it back on again easily To take needle off you just use 2 spoons to make leverage under it. Putting it back is straight - just push it slightly and needle will pop in into place. http://www.internetwork.org.uk/dial/spoon1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Im also thinking of removing my speedo cluster and have it sent of to toyota/specialist to recalibirate it? anyone know if this can be done? If you want to waste money then go for it If you live close to Wolverhampton, pop in to my place and we will go to M54 to put needle back on properly. Change facias and put speedo speedo cluster back without crystal front cover so I can get to needles. do not put needles back, use GPS to maintain speed when getting to me and I will put them all back together properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks for the offer mate, but the supes currently off road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 To take needle off you just use 2 spoons to make leverage under it. Putting it back is straight - just push it slightly and needle will pop in into place. http://www.internetwork.org.uk/dial/spoon1.jpg hmmm... that looks familiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest van_damme_supra Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I just went on motorway with GPS and put needle on at steady 60 Done it in 4 different Supras till now (stainless steel dials sales) and it was easy enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 To take needle off you just use 2 spoons to make leverage under it. Putting it back is straight - just push it slightly and needle will pop in into place. http://www.internetwork.org.uk/dial/spoon1.jpg Thank you very much Konrad Will give that a go this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Might have to try this also. Abz would be easy if you can persuade the wheels in motion rolling road guys to let you place the needle when its up to speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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