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Aftermarket rev counters

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Does anyone have them set up in their cars?

Im thinking of putting one in as my rev counter is bust so was looking at a small one I can put on the side of my dash. Take note of the word small, I dont want one of those dinner plate sized things.

Anyways so the actual question is do they work OK or any good brands? I have heard they can get weird on V6 cars. I dont mind if its not exact but close enough to give me an idea of where I am in the range.
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how about just fix your existing one, i lol when i see a car with two tachos, so so *~dreamy~*
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Your rev counter might not be working because your Ignition Failure Sensor could be broken. Imagine having two tachos that don't work. :lol:
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lol
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Its damaged from the needles being removed.
Id go mental if I installed one just to find that out haha.
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There is an FTO being wrecked here in Dunedin...
Is yours an auto or manual?
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the end of the needle pin actually snaps off, find some new needles with the whole length and try it
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I got a manual cluster for sale if yours is a manual
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5 speed auto, so its not easy to find.

The actual instrument is damaged internally, wish it were as easy as a snapped needle.

Sorry Tech, forgot about my post so maybe too late?
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I believe it is still there, but it's a 4 speed auto :oops:
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you could rip apart a 4spd and 5spd, make a hybrid.
Much like changing the dials.
Only parts from your 5spd you'd need are the auto icons, mileage count, the rest could be taken from the 4spd.
Use the 5spds housing.
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