Digital speedometer and tach guage

[5timetom]

I need to replace both original Speedometer and tach that came with the "Sterling"kit. I am looking for one guage that would be like that is in my Toyota 86, analog Tack with a digital speedometer readout. It would have to be compatible with 1969 VW electronics or I would need some equipment to provide the correct digital signals.
Can anyone provide guidance and direction?
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Thanks guys

[steve]

Hello Man,
When you get the chance start a thread in the 'Your Cars' Forum,
add some pics pf the car and give us a bit of history and what your plans are for your build.
More pics & updates the better ;-)

I can't answer your question, but I'm in the same boat, considering an all in one ~digi-dash for my build (similar to the pic you posted) I have a Mk1 'pod' style also. There are lots around but none of them appeal to me.

[Spacenut]

Hello 5TT - I have used a Dakota Digital SGI-5 signal interface to couple my single speed sensor into two types of speedometer - a Dakota Digital Odyssey speedometer/odometer and a Rover SD1 trip computer, which has a different type of speed sensor and a different calibration. A quick Google will turn up lots of combination speedo/tacho gauges, and there is a version of the Dakota signal interface that will process tachometer inputs/outputs as well as speed signals (I think it is called the SGI-1000). Hopefully this will be able to take the spikey pulse train off the contact breaker and convert it into a form that the digital combo gauge can handle.

You will need to find a way of generating a pulse train proportional to road speed. Normally this involves attaching a speed sensor to the gauge end of the speedo cable, behind the dash.

I can see why you would want a single combo gauge in the Sterling, but I do like the standard Stewart Warner gauges, which are so evocative of the era (they were standard equipment on the Lamborghini Countach LP400).

Good luck with your search.

Lauren

[Brett]

https://www.jbugs.com/product/16-9290.html

There are other types out there if this doesn't fit your needs.

You didn't mention what manufacturer your considering but the company may have the conversion parts you need.

[letterman7]

If you're dumping your SW's, I'll take them with the sensors for my car.

[5timetom]

Thanks for the direction.