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eb/w mini · May 9th, 2006, 06:48 AM

i didnt really like the centre tacho at first either. i always thought a mini had to have the speedo in the centre of the dash but now i quite like the current set up. and its the first thing people comment on when they look inside the minster. jeez look at the size of that tacho.

TeeBee7 · May 9th, 2006, 06:53 AM

I too like my Tacho BIG and in the middle. I guess the speedo there would be nice too. I wonder when I can get a HUD tacho and speedo?

Tommy

Baker · May 9th, 2006, 07:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by etalj

yeh i guess that makes sense, but how many ppl with shift lights actually go racing? I see them on the slowest of the slow, like lancers and the like. ppl with huge rims, heavier bodywork, etc. You can't tell me these ppl race.

Depends what sort of shift lights we're talking about. I'm talking about proper ones like the one we saw, the JCW one - they have the "lead-up" etc... not the monster "You know its time to change gear when you can't see anything but a big blue light in your eyes" ones.

They have aftermarket HUD's in the states but we couldn't use them here unless you've got a post-Jan 06 car that has the OBDII enabled.

TeeBee7 · May 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

They have aftermarket HUD's in the states but we couldn't use them here unless you've got a post-Jan 06 car that has the OBDII enabled.

Oh dear, Mine is just too old then. Luckily I love it just how it is..... for now anyway.

Tommy

dsakko · May 10th, 2006, 07:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

They have aftermarket HUD's in the states but we couldn't use them here unless you've got a post-Jan 06 car that has the OBDII enabled.

I thought they were all enabled? Or is that only for the service intervals and engine codes (ie no real time rev / speed output)?

MiniFr34k · May 10th, 2006, 07:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

... not the monster "You know its time to change gear when you can't see anything but a big blue light in your eyes" ones.

Thats so true!! i rememebr years and years ago when i first saw one, i was so so excited to see the blue light flash, until the blue light did flash.. because i was staring at the light and did not know how bright that thing was. The driver didnt warn me lol !

May 10th, 2006, 07:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 734 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker They have aftermarket HUD's in the states but we couldn't use them here unless you've got a post-Jan 06 car that has the OBDII enabled. I thought they were all enabled? Or is that only for the service intervals and engine codes (ie no real time rev / speed output)? Feb 02 R50

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eb/w mini vod kaknockers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 682 Offline	i didnt really like the centre tacho at first either. i always thought a mini had to have the speedo in the centre of the dash but now i quite like the current set up. and its the first thing people comment on when they look inside the minster. jeez look at the size of that tacho.

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May 9th, 2006, 06:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	I too like my Tacho BIG and in the middle. I guess the speedo there would be nice too. I wonder when I can get a HUD tacho and speedo? Tommy

May 9th, 2006, 07:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by etalj yeh i guess that makes sense, but how many ppl with shift lights actually go racing? I see them on the slowest of the slow, like lancers and the like. ppl with huge rims, heavier bodywork, etc. You can't tell me these ppl race. Depends what sort of shift lights we're talking about. I'm talking about proper ones like the one we saw, the JCW one - they have the "lead-up" etc... not the monster "You know its time to change gear when you can't see anything but a big blue light in your eyes" ones. They have aftermarket HUD's in the states but we couldn't use them here unless you've got a post-Jan 06 car that has the OBDII enabled.

May 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
TeeBee7 ♥peace&love♥ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annandale, Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 1,990 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker They have aftermarket HUD's in the states but we couldn't use them here unless you've got a post-Jan 06 car that has the OBDII enabled. Oh dear, Mine is just too old then. Luckily I love it just how it is..... for now anyway. Tommy

May 10th, 2006, 07:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker ... not the monster "You know its time to change gear when you can't see anything but a big blue light in your eyes" ones. Thats so true!! i rememebr years and years ago when i first saw one, i was so so excited to see the blue light flash, until the blue light did flash.. because i was staring at the light and did not know how bright that thing was. The driver didnt warn me lol !

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