kornboy119 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi again, I have just recently bought my Supra, and the previous owner has just replaced the face of the speedo to read into MPH, but the car is still reading in KMH. Could anyone suggest to me the best option for getting the correct speedo reading, i.e. changing the entire speedo clock, or is there a chip you can get. If any of the these are needed to be done where could I get the parts from. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/DSC-00100007.asp Here you go. If you want to remove the top speed limiter get the combined unit. Here http://www.thor-racing.co.uk/DSC+TSD_Combined-DSC+TSD.asp EDIT : Not really a ICE question mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I agree with smarty, a Thor speed converter is definitely your best bet. Incidentally, what do you mean by "the car is still reading in KPH"? If the speedo dial has been changed, then the car speedo will (if the new dial face isn't bodged) be reading in MPH. The main difference is that your speedo's digits probably stop at about 120MPH, whereas if you get the converter, it can read up to 180MPH. Not trying to put you off getting a converter unit: there are electrical systems in the supe (e.g. progressive power steering) that rely on a proper speed signal. Just want to make sure you're not concerned about the odometer still counting up in kilometres: this is a separate issue which can be fixed if you want, but a speed converter alone won't do it. Ask or do a search if you want more details about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornboy119 Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 the thing is that just the face has been changed, which means that the clock is till in KMH, but the face shows MPH. So when I'm doing 80MPH on the clock I am actually doing about 50MPH many thanks for your replies dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 That would only be caused by someone simply changing the "KPH" sticker in the speedo to a "MPH" sticker! If that's what's happened, then the previous owner did a completely pointless (if very minor) modification! Best thing to do is get a speed converter from Thor. I recommend Thor because their ones sort out the other electrical goodies I was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornboy119 Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 cool, will do that then, thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 All the instructions are on the site for fitting these devices too. Very simple too do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 What is the top speed on the face of your speedo at the moment Kornboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornboy119 Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 it is showing 0-180mph. but it is reading as if there is a 0-180kmh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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