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[stoneface]

I've got an electronic speedo fitted (not Smiths).

Since I don't have a mechanical takeoff I fitted a magnetic pickup and 12 magnets around the pot joint.

Easy to calibrate and fit and none of the GPS legalities to worry about.

[dklawson]

For those wanting a bit more info on GPS issues and legalities, please see the old thread linked below.

 

http://www.theminifo...meter-question/

[Spider]

Off hand I forget who has them, but there is an after market electronic speedo that uses both GPS and a sensor. It defaults to the GPS signal and when the signal gets 'iffy' then it works from the sensor, once it can get a decent GPS Signal, it swaps back. Apparently, it's all seamless. I'll see if I can find it again.

 

I think the issue of legality would vary from country to country, not sure and I not going there, but I would suggest that who ever may be contemplating a conversion, seek some proper advice and information from the relevant vehicle standards authorities.

 

As we all should regarding most vehicle modifications.

[Richie83]

Off hand I forget who has them, but there is an after market electronic speedo that uses both GPS and a sensor. It defaults to the GPS signal and when the signal gets 'iffy' then it works from the sensor, once it can get a decent GPS Signal, it swaps back. Apparently, it's all seamless. I'll see if I can find it again.
 
I think the issue of legality would vary from country to country, not sure and I not going there, but I would suggest that who ever may be contemplating a conversion, seek some proper advice and information from the relevant vehicle standards authorities.
 
As we all should regarding most vehicle modifications.

this sounds like the ideal solution.

[stoneface]

For those that are interested here's a photo of the magnets attached to the pot joint.

Clean and rough surface with a dremel and acetone, and then place magnets fairly evenly and coat with exopy resin. Attach sensor.

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[Jon9379]

For those that are interested here's a photo of the magnets attached to the pot joint.

Clean and rough surface with a dremel and acetone, and then place magnets fairly evenly and coat with exopy resin. Attach sensor.

speedo magnets.jpg

I know its not strictly to do with the title of this thread. I have always thought about installing abs on a mini and thought about inboard sensor rings to detect wheel speed. Your idea of sticking magnets onto the pot join achieves what I was thinking about possibly a custom pot joint with a bolt on sensor ring.