Installing a tachometer

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Installing a tachometer

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I have a 1.0L corsa b... I was wondering if a tachometer could be installed and if so how easy is it?
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Are you going for an aftermarket one or getting a set of factory clocks with tachometer?
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Set of factory clocks... Or aftermarket if it's easier


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The 1.0 should be just plug and play, I haven't seen a 1.0 that wasn't wired up for a rev counter yet, so find a 1.0 with a rev counter in a scrappy and just swap them
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Thanks mate I'll give that a go... Much appreciated


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Like you may need a speed sensor and have to run and solder wires to behind the dash
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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The speed sensor goes to the gear box right?


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Yeah :)
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Lol yea I'll see about gettin one of them... Cheers mate



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Just get the Speedo to start with mate
If it doesn't fit,
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It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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I found some but they have abs light and I don't have abs is that a issue for the M.o.t? Or will it be fine?


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Shouldn't be a problem it wont light up. So no need to waste a bulb in there

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Thanks :) just got some for £15


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Shame ive only just seen this could of sold ya my spare with carbon vinyl surround for a tenner but ya cant argue with that price ya paid mate
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Ohh damn lol no worries next time I post about buying something I'll wait a day or two before I order one :( lol


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