Date:         Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:11:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
In-Reply-To:  <4C3CF99A.8040004@pottsfamily.ca>
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I sincerely doubt that a GPS stuck on the dash would pass inspection in any
state.

What if you can't get a signal from to the GPS (tunnel)?

Also, the GPS takes awhile to acquire the satellite signals.  Are you
supposed to wait until it gives the okay?

Those are just a few of the obvious questions I could see the government guy
asking.

Cheers,

Jeff




-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Greg Potts
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:41 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
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
>
>