Date:         Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Comments: To: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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I think the point is to just get it passed and through the inspection.
and a stock speedo meter that points to roughly 60 mph when in it should.
and an stock odo with miles that tick off ..

that is going to be a 'no questions' deal ..
which is what you want for an inspection like that ..
no hassles, and no way for them to hassle you.

it could even be, technically speaking 'original type speedometer with
working odometer' ..
but really,
just Keep It Simple .......and that'll get a passed inspection the easiest
way.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Potts" <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+


> Hi Craig,
>
> You never mentioned the need for an odometer... That's a tricky one.
> Although I believe that there are trip computers in some GPS's that
> could possibly be tricked into delivering a persistent distance covered.
>
> Me, I'd argue with the guy... Many many modern cars have fly-by-wire
> systems and electronic dashboards have been around for decades already.
>
> There are also plenty of bicycle trip computers that are plenty accurate
> and not that expensive (compared to NOS synchro parts they are probably
> cheaper than dirt!) They usually use a magnet on a driveshaft to trigger
> a sensor and count wheel rotations to generate distance and speed data.
> I can't see how one of those systems wouldn't be at least as accurate or
> reliable as 24 year old vanagon components...
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario Canada
> 197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
> www.pottsfamily.ca
>
> BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 13-15th, 2010
> www.busesofthecorn.ca
>
>
>
> On 7/13/2010 7:24 PM, craig cowan wrote:
>> ABSOLUTELY!
>>
>> I've failed for having lights that are "too dim", cracks in rubber
>> guides on the sway bar (which is not even a required component), and a
>> skull on the roof.
>>
>> No chance i'd even try to go in for inspection without a working MPH
>> speedo. Not only that, the Odometer has to work. They take it on a test
>> drive and the mileage has to increase respectively as they drive.
>>
>> -Craig
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 7:22 PM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca
>> <mailto:greg@pottsfamily.ca>> wrote:
>>
>>     Hi Craig,
>>
>>     Each of those attributes is present in a typical vehiclular GPS.
>>     Does PA state the specificy that it HAS to be a mechanical system?
>>     Is the mechanic inspecting the vehicle seriously going to question
>>     the accuracy of satellite navigation systems?
>>
>>     Greg
>>
>>
>>     On 7/13/2010 7:16 PM, craig cowan wrote:
>>
>>         I need a functional, accurate, MPH speedo to pass inspection.
>>
>>         -Craig
>>
>>