Re: [DML] Re: DeLorean speedometers: A new approach

["Bruce Benson" <delornut@xxxx>]

. I don't think any cars currently produced use cable driven speedometers
any more. The problem with adapting electronic speedos to the DeLorean is
that the digital odometer does it's calculations from a different, tamper
proof, source than the speedometer itself. You can remove the proper fuse in
a newer car and the speedometer will quit working but the odometer keeps
ticking. I'd guess it's interfaced with the cars computer and works via
engine RPM's.

Bruce Benson

> If you are doing this for the "something cool/different" factor,
> here's another idea. The electronic speedo gauge in a late 80-s 3-
> series BMW is about the same size as the DMCs, and the pickup is
> mounted in the bottom of the differential. No clue how much of this
> is interfaced via the vehicle's computer, but in an 80s car it should
> not be too bad. Nice thing is that they are 6-digit odometers too.
> Dave S