180mph dials vs 110mph dials
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180mph dials vs 110mph dials
I have seen some nice plasma dials from http://www.visual-performance.co.uk/
however they dont seem to sell 180mph for a diesel automatic.
Would i be better off removing the speedo convertor and dropping a 110mph on there or does anyone know some nice looking dials that would fit ( i dont like dials that have company names on seen some of these)
below is my dials
any help be great
however they dont seem to sell 180mph for a diesel automatic.
Would i be better off removing the speedo convertor and dropping a 110mph on there or does anyone know some nice looking dials that would fit ( i dont like dials that have company names on seen some of these)
below is my dials
any help be great
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Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Dont understand why you would want dials that read up 180mph, the bongo is really not safe at any speed over 70mph.
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Truefully i dont i dont even do over 70mph in my new company astra.
The bongo came with these on and if there was a way to get the lower ones on or even gaueges etx that went to 90 would do me
The bongo came with these on and if there was a way to get the lower ones on or even gaueges etx that went to 90 would do me
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
I have the 110 mph set with the auto select panel as well in my diesel from visual performance when the speedo chip started to play up and it was removed ... gave me an excuse to get these - the drawback then is the mileage goes back to KM. They were fitted by the local Bongo garage (Ian Taylor) and they are a huge improvement in the dashboard lighting at night as well.
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Just get a speedo out of a mazda 626, mx5 or mx6 pre 98 its a mph speedo and is a direct replacment for the bongo just make sure it has GA5R stamped on face. I got mine for a tenner delivered
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Does the GA5R speedo go upto 120 or 140mph
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Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
I don't recall, but if you ever manage to get over 100mph, you'll be too busy keeping your bum clenched to worry about checking the speedo
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
If i could get a speedo with max of 80mph i would be game but just trying to find a replacement thats correct on ebay they dont seem to say GA5R on
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Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
It's 140 mph and you can clearly see the part number:
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Anyone know where i can get 1 from please not found any on ebay or other sites
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Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Contact someone on eBay who is breaking one of the right vintage:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-626-199 ... 3f316c465f
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-626-199 ... 3f316c465f
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Like Simon said email people breaking a 626 ect but ask them if it has GA5R printed on the face then just swap it over and get your plasma dials and fit it straight over the top
Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
I think of that scenario every time I hear the radio advert jingle:Simon Jones wrote:.... you'll be too busy keeping your bum clenched to worry about checking the speedo
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Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
Hi all i have just found a GA5R dial set for a mazda mx6 looks ok it has done 155k miles though was wondering is there anyway i can wind it back as my current one is only 55k
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Re: 180mph dials vs 110mph dials
You can twiddle the dials around gently with a small screwdriver by wedging it between the 1 and 5 and very carefully twisting the handle to rotate the 1 back to zero.