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brett · May 8th, 2006, 09:42 AM

Reading Motor today and read that the ADR's should be scrapped by December this year.

This means that Aust will now follow the EU design rules.

YAY!!!! Center Speedo

Finally can't wait and looks like it's time for me to update in 06

Still not sure of the Turbo though

Tit · May 8th, 2006, 09:51 AM

BOOO!!!

I LOVE our center tach!

I want the information that's going to keep the fuzz from giving me a bloody fine right in front of me....

brett · May 8th, 2006, 10:10 AM

Nah, I've got a 67 Cooper S with centre speedo and it's much much much easier to read.

I think Snoopy will be happy with this news

He actually bought and fitted a center speedo and managed to get it going

robbo mcs · May 8th, 2006, 10:14 AM

Hi,

When we were in Tassie recently we had some kind of 4wd soft roader, that had a speedo smack in the middle of the dash, and was less visible than the mini centre gauge

It seems other companies can get things past the ADR's

Cheers

Robbo

n00b · May 8th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Center tach is good, saves me buying a big Autometer

snoopy · May 8th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Hmm don't believe everything you read.....MINI could have been suppling center mounted speedo since over 1 year ago (can't remember the date) but what is changing is all new cars from 1 July 2006 must comply with the new ADR which does not state were the speedo is to be placed ( it is a copy of the EU STD).

So I can't not see the current model every coming with a center mount speedo...aka no GP But as for the new model I don't know if they will stay with center tacho, as the cost of this product change must be high...so i think we will see a center speedo on the next model.

Still working on my center mount speedo.

robbo mcs · May 8th, 2006, 10:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by n00b

Center tach is good, saves me buying a big Autometer

Hi,

Yeah, at least I have the biggest tacho in the hood

Cheers

Robbo

poki · May 8th, 2006, 10:34 AM

My secretarys Yaris has a centre speedo. (although its digital)

I was quite envious when I first saw it

Baker · May 8th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by snoopy

Still working on my center mount speedo.

Funny that

I know someone else who is too!.

Smurfn · May 8th, 2006, 11:58 AM

I am glad the speedo is on the column, wouldn't like it in the centre

Baker · May 8th, 2006, 12:41 PM

Its actually much more natural in the center I find, you can see it in your periferal (sp?) vision a lot better. Oh, and the top of it isn't chopped by the steering wheel

.

St00ge · May 8th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by n00b

Center tach is good, saves me buying a big Autometer

ha you n00b. I know this idiot with an integra VtiR with a monster tacho that's 300 rpm off his OEM tacho. I asked him "is your normal tacho incorrect?" and he said "nah its the monster tacho." Why would you bother. And the shift light

how hard is it to know when to shift. I understand if it's an accelerometer-driven shift light, but you can program this one

What's the difference between looking at the light or the rev-counter?

Baker · May 8th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Shift lights are useful when racing as you can't always hear properly with a helmet on your head. On saying that, big lights are a bit silly

.

A perfect example was the one you saw yesterday

.

Rampant Lion · May 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM

I only got the Chrono pack because I thought a really big tacho was a bit naf (sorry n00b

Then again if the speedo was in the centre I think my g/f and I might fight more often in the car

n00b · May 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM

Shift lights...another relic from The Fast and The Furious series.

Baker · May 8th, 2006, 12:56 PM

I just want a screen in my Mini that screams "Danger to intake manifold!!111one"

snoopy · May 8th, 2006, 01:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

Funny that

I know someone else who is too!.

hhmm did you pick that up local like

Baker · May 8th, 2006, 01:13 PM

You may be onto something

Got a different plan of attack as well. Will let you know how it goes

.

MiniFr34k · May 8th, 2006, 10:57 PM

Wasnt a fan of the centre tacho at first.. but now i love it and couldnt live without it!

St00ge · May 9th, 2006, 12:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

Shift lights are useful when racing as you can't always hear properly with a helmet on your head. On saying that, big lights are a bit silly

.

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.

May 8th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#1
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Centre Speedo for 06 Model Reading Motor today and read that the ADR's should be scrapped by December this year. This means that Aust will now follow the EU design rules. YAY!!!! Center Speedo Finally can't wait and looks like it's time for me to update in 06 Still not sure of the Turbo though 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

May 8th, 2006, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Nah, I've got a 67 Cooper S with centre speedo and it's much much much easier to read. I think Snoopy will be happy with this news He actually bought and fitted a center speedo and managed to get it going 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

May 8th, 2006, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Hi, When we were in Tassie recently we had some kind of 4wd soft roader, that had a speedo smack in the middle of the dash, and was less visible than the mini centre gauge It seems other companies can get things past the ADR's Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

May 8th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by n00b Center tach is good, saves me buying a big Autometer Hi, Yeah, at least I have the biggest tacho in the hood Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

May 8th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 42,676 Offline	I am glad the speedo is on the column, wouldn't like it in the centre http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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May 8th, 2006, 09:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 3,140 Offline	BOOO!!! I LOVE our center tach! I want the information that's going to keep the fuzz from giving me a bloody fine right in front of me....

May 8th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,462 Offline	Center tach is good, saves me buying a big Autometer

May 8th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
snoopy MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: au Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 1,166 Offline	Hmm don't believe everything you read.....MINI could have been suppling center mounted speedo since over 1 year ago (can't remember the date) but what is changing is all new cars from 1 July 2006 must comply with the new ADR which does not state were the speedo is to be placed ( it is a copy of the EU STD). So I can't not see the current model every coming with a center mount speedo...aka no GP But as for the new model I don't know if they will stay with center tacho, as the cost of this product change must be high...so i think we will see a center speedo on the next model. Still working on my center mount speedo.

May 8th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	My secretarys Yaris has a centre speedo. (although its digital) I was quite envious when I first saw it

May 8th, 2006, 11:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snoopy Still working on my center mount speedo. Funny that I know someone else who is too!.

May 8th, 2006, 12:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Its actually much more natural in the center I find, you can see it in your periferal (sp?) vision a lot better. Oh, and the top of it isn't chopped by the steering wheel .

May 8th, 2006, 12:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,864 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by n00b Center tach is good, saves me buying a big Autometer ha you n00b. I know this idiot with an integra VtiR with a monster tacho that's 300 rpm off his OEM tacho. I asked him "is your normal tacho incorrect?" and he said "nah its the monster tacho." Why would you bother. And the shift light how hard is it to know when to shift. I understand if it's an accelerometer-driven shift light, but you can program this one What's the difference between looking at the light or the rev-counter? Black MCS

May 8th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Shift lights are useful when racing as you can't always hear properly with a helmet on your head. On saying that, big lights are a bit silly . A perfect example was the one you saw yesterday .

May 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rampant Lion MIA Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The LC Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 1,021 Offline	I only got the Chrono pack because I thought a really big tacho was a bit naf (sorry n00b Then again if the speedo was in the centre I think my g/f and I might fight more often in the car

May 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,462 Offline	Shift lights...another relic from The Fast and The Furious series.

May 8th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	I just want a screen in my Mini that screams "Danger to intake manifold!!111one"

May 8th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
snoopy MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: au Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 1,166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker Funny that I know someone else who is too!. hhmm did you pick that up local like

May 8th, 2006, 01:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	You may be onto something Got a different plan of attack as well. Will let you know how it goes .

May 8th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,200 Offline	Wasnt a fan of the centre tacho at first.. but now i love it and couldnt live without it!

May 9th, 2006, 12:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 09:11 AM Posts: 2,864 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker Shift lights are useful when racing as you can't always hear properly with a helmet on your head. On saying that, big lights are a bit silly . 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. Black MCS

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