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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: free45 on May 11, 2011, 05:26:10 PM

Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: free45 on May 11, 2011, 05:26:10 PM
what is a good converter to go for and where because i search on ebay and all they say is for an electronic digital dashboard so i need some help please.
 
Thanks
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: Competition PZ on May 11, 2011, 06:12:26 PM
One of these fit ? http://www.kmh-mph.co.uk/mechanical-speedo-conversions.asp

Or a new dial back ??

What\'s wrong with the old-school stickers on the dash at the important points :) :)
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: bdarepat on May 11, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
Do you have the standard Mazda electronic speedometer?
If so, you can use one of these.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-SPEEDO-CONVERTER-DELIMITER-RX7-BONGO-CHIP-/370221464421?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5632eb3b65
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: free45 on May 13, 2011, 07:23:47 PM
I\'ve seen those ebay ones but it says electronic speedo, so im assuming this means ur speedo is digital, mine is electronic odometer but clocks for dials
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: rx-dave on May 13, 2011, 08:01:54 PM
The ebay one\'s are fine and just what you\'ll need, you\'ll need to remove the clocks and wire in behind. It\'s not a difficult job to do and shouldn\'t take you more than an hour tops for the first time \'experience\'.
Dave.
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: free45 on May 13, 2011, 09:29:04 PM
Cheers dave, once i have wired it in ill then need to grab myself a MPH dial, I take it with this kit from ebay will also take the limiter off? anyone have any experience with these kits?
Thanks
James
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: tiger18 on May 15, 2011, 09:15:24 AM
Ive installed one of them ebay ones theres only a few wires to put in behind the speedo. It removes the speed limiter. You dont have to do anything with the clocks its a convertor so now when your driving and your speedo says 30kmh you are doing 30mph ect ect understand?
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: rx-dave on May 16, 2011, 09:22:25 AM
James, Mr Tiger is correct and the converter \'chip\' is all you\'ll need. Just put a tiny square of black tape or a drop of black paint over the k on the km/h print on the speedo face so it\'ll read m/h instead :Thumbs-up.  If you get problems taking the pod out give me a ring on 07810 098199 and i\'ll try to help!
Dave.
Title: Need to convert KPH - MPH
Post by: free45 on May 16, 2011, 06:41:48 PM
Cheers for all ur replies has been very helpful, will try and order one in