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They all do that!
Anyone else noticed that they all have varying degrees of illumination also? My rev counter has always been a shade darker than the speedo.
Yep mine do that too.
My Speedo is darker than the rev counter, which I've always put down to the fact that being backlit the speedo has all the mileometer gubbins
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I was told by the factory that the rev counter was intentionally brighter as this was the most important instrument to be brought to the driver's attention...
agree 100% If you know your car, all you need to know is the gear you're in and the revs to know at what speed you're travelling. It's far more important to see the rev counter and ensure for instace that you don't over-rev when the engine is cold. What I miss in a Chim is an oil temp guage
Rgds WalterU
Edited by WalterU on Thursday 8th November 00:01
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I was told by the factory that the rev counter was intentionally brighter as this was the most important instrument to be brought to the driver's attention...
This explanation is a fine example of inventing a good theory to cover a symptom that someone has asked an awkward question about.
In the blurb about the Tuscan TVR said:
"The rev counter is no longer the most important instrument in today's cockpit...the speedo is actually a more important item on the roads of today."
I can't believe that you fell for it.
Clive Reed
Zertec Limited
info@zertec.co.uk
www.zertec.co.uk
I have just purchased my first TVR, a 1990 S3, nice sound but crap body.
Started to restore it totally and had the screen out for a new one.
Whilst talking to the screen fitter he informed me that he also had an S3 and the dial problem was also a worry to him.
We came up with the idea of putting a clear silicone bead along the leading edge of the dash, and inserting a T shaped rubber on the outside of the screen, to act as a cover strip.
TOTAL SUCCESS.
If you need any more bright ideas, give me a call on 07813 916054.
Started to restore it totally and had the screen out for a new one.
Whilst talking to the screen fitter he informed me that he also had an S3 and the dial problem was also a worry to him.
We came up with the idea of putting a clear silicone bead along the leading edge of the dash, and inserting a T shaped rubber on the outside of the screen, to act as a cover strip.
TOTAL SUCCESS.
If you need any more bright ideas, give me a call on 07813 916054.
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