Quote: Originally Posted by Randall Raines (original)
I know but up to now it's the only way that I've managed it and other people I know have managed it without problems (apart from the big job scenario)
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As I think I said in that thread I actually prefer the 2 little clocks (speedo & rev counter) on the steering-column rather than just the rev counter because it's easier to keep your eye on, I think they look pretty cool there, and they also do the surround for the 2 little clocks in anthracite, which my car is on the interior but I have got a silver speedo as that is the only option
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As "Scrogg" has said look into getting The Cockpit Chrono Pack fitted as I think The Cockpit Chrono Pack can actually be retro-fitted to MINIs originally without it, therefore there must be some sort of kit, but it wont be straight forward, the same as most retrofits, and will most certainly need some sort of reprogramming and will need the mileages calibrating to keep the mileage genuine, another point to consider it (Cockpit Chrono Pack) was only introduced to the face-lift models (R50s, R52s R53s) so it may not be possible to fit it to your MINI (i have never fitted one to any model so I wouldn't know what is involved, I have removed few), I have seen people just buy the little speedo / rev counter & the clocks / gauges that replace the original central speedo but it's not just as simple as that as the dash wiring will be / is totally different
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You may be able to get an auto-electrician to sort it all out for you but in my experience they seem to be a little weary of the little big MINI
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So on the facelift model of the first generation mini, have they actually changed the interior at all (or mainly the speed and rev counter?) I just thinking if they haven't thenthe fitments maybe the same!!
Randall - could you confirm this? Have you noticed when TAKING out a chrono pack that it it is the same as pre-facelift models?
Just out of interest do you take many Chrono packs out of vehicles and what do you do with them once you have taken them out?
If i can use this chrono pack, then like you say it will just be a small matter of whether or not I will be able to locate the 3 Gagues found in the centre of the chrono pack!!
I know that you can buy those little dials (like you get in those little sooped up boy-racer cars), but do you think it would be possible to fit them in to the mini? Do mini do any of these dials themselves?
Randall - may I ask what you do for a living - do you tinker with minis pretty often?!
Me thinking this could be a lot of hassle, but pretty cool if I manage to suceed!!
KEL
