Digital Speedometers

[Phaeton]

Guys,

Don't think anybody is still going for SVA but assume the rules will be the same for IVA, they have now deemed that any speedometer MUST show the speed & the MPH symbol at all times. Which means that speedometers like the Acewell which you can press a button to get temperature will be a fail, unless you disable or cover the button for the test.

Alan...

 

[HolyCount]

Flamin' 'eck  There goes Plan A ! I think I might revert to an old fashioned speedo and custom cable from the 'box. If I am going to do that will go for some nice dials and sell on the acewell

 

[esdebe]

Depends on the Acewell model, Mine shows the speed at all times, along with the fuel guage and RPM display, the only thing I can change by pressing a button is a line that displays Trip distance1, Trip distance2, RPM (in numbers), clock and total mileage.

Simon

 

[Phaeton]

Simon,

Does the MPH still stay on when the RPM is in numbers, I 'think' my old one did but couldn't remember fully, what model is yours it might be helpful for others looking.

Alan...

 

[esdebe]

YES, it is only the small line at the bottom that changes

MPH are big and there all the time. 

Simon

 

[HolyCount]

Can't remember what mine is - it's down in the garage  :-[

From the IVA manual:

Note 1 The speedometer must be of a type suitable for M1 vehicle use. The types manufactured for bicycles, racing only, those that rely on GPS or [glow=red,2,300]those that require switching as a separate function to that of operating the vehicle[/glow] or where they do not operate as an automatic function when the vehicle is driven are not permitted.

Does that make sense ??

Can it be read that they should automatically operate .... not continuously display ?

 

[Phaeton]

I think they are interrupting that as if something else is displayed then once you move it reverts to MPH if not then it's not allowed.

Alan...

 

[HolyCount]

I think they are interrupting that as if something else is displayed then once you move it reverts to MPH if not then it's not allowed.

Alan...

Ah,yes. I see what you mean  :