DELUXE CLOCKS AND TACHOMETERS - 1st batch now on sale

[aspro]

Gauges have arrived from the states and components are being made as we speak. Once I have everything I'll start assembling and put a for sale post up.

We could gauge numbers if you all wanted to but I don't see the point as I will be producing in small batches and it will be a case of 1st in will get one and others will have to wait for the next batch. 20 gauges will be available in approximately 2 weeks time.

I'm pretty happy with the testing. The needle responds well. I have tried various settings and adjustments on the prototype and it is running at it's best now. I may try running a diode in the circuit from the coil to see if it refines the performance a little more. I've got a little time to play around with things untill the parts arrive. However, regardless of what I do to the prototype, each bus will probably respond differently and the individual will need to set their Tach up to suit.

 

[68_early_bay]

Cool look forward to it 8)

 

[Myvanway]

8)..........

 

[Tofufi]

Put my name down for one of the first batch

Any chance of a picture of it illuminated at night?

 

[aspro]

Put my name down for one of the first batch

Any chance of a picture of it illuminated at night?

Sure thing Jim. Just waiting on the green sleeves for the bulbs. Will post some up over as soon as I can.

 

[Olaf/DFL]

Count me in for the first batch! It looks top notch!

 

[Olaf/DFL]

I've one question. Have you tried to fit the needle of a speedo? That's the last missing detail to make the tach perfect.

 

[aspro]

Sorry for the very late reply Olaf. I did consider using an original needle but it just isn't feasible. It would be impossible to find 50 or more original needles to use and it would be too expensive to re create them. Plus, if the repro needles werent exactly to the finest detail the same as the original, it would stick out like dogs balls. The current needle I use is a good match to the fuel gauge needle which kind of works. I don't want it to look too much like the speedo, that's another reason I went for x1000 instead of x100 in the readings. Most importantly, the weight of the different needle will affect the readings and put unnecessary stress on the stepper motor.

Hope that answered your question.

 

[68_early_bay]

How's production coming along Chris ?

 

[aspro]

Looking good Sean. Should have all the components by the end of next week ready for assembly.

Prototype has been fully tested with the diode in place and the tach works great and accurate.

 

[68_early_bay]

Looking good Sean. Should have all the components by the end of next week ready for assembly.

Prototype has been fully tested with the diode in place and the tach works great and accurate.

8)

 

[Buss69]

Impressive piece of kit. Looks absolutely stock. I don't need one but would buy at the drop of a hat if I did. :msn4: :msn4: :msn4:
Good work.

 

[aspro]

Impressive piece of kit. Looks absolutely stock. I don't need one but would buy at the drop of a hat if I did. :msn4: :msn4: :msn4:
Good work.

Thanks for the kind comments. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[vwvanman0]

Good work,these look great.

Any idea of a timescale on these? im on the lookout for a tachometer and love the look of these.

 

[aspro]

I'll have all the components by the end of this week. Should be another week after that before I can distribute.

 

[vwvanman0]

Great,
Will you be starting a list? and whats the price going to be?

 

[Scutch]

Loving your work aspro, they look awesome..... It will look great in my dash!

 

[Marriedblonde]

lets us know when you need some money

J.

 

[Bay-low71]

I'm very interested got some money ready and waiting for one of these, great work aspro.. They look superb!,,

 

[Guest]

these do look amazing, you have me in a dilemma though. Sell my clock and go for the tacho? hmmm. really really nice work

when you start the forsale PM me to make it sticky, i may even announce it as this is such a good looking repro.

The resourcefulness of people on this forum never ceases to amaze me.