deano87
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my rev counter starts at 0 - that means its plug and play?
Potentially, yes, because they are electrically driven.
The ones in my GLS are electrically driven. I should imagine the loom for the rev counter is there, therefore should plug and play.
Don't count me on that.
well mines after the 97 face lift so would i have to get 1 from a gls from the same year?
or does it not matter
The 12v was only available from post-97 (facelift cars). 12v was available on Sting models and possibly some others BUT you definitely get a rev counter on a GLS 
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Daveskater
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I expect the GLS is the top model of the 12v's. You know because you have one though 
Trade you my poverty clocks for your spec model ones 
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N3CRO
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Wouldn't an aftermarket tachometer be easier to get working or is it just as stupid?
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deano87
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 ermmmmm, naaaa, I don't think I'll swap Dave.
Yeah, GLS was the top spec of the 12v's really.
CDX only came as low as the 1.2 16v.
If you're interested, this will be a pretty good guide of the models and what came with what.
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Summary.aspx?model=989
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/equipment/Summary.aspx?model=989
[Edited on 06-10-2008 by deano87]
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deano87
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Originally posted by Necromancer
Wouldn't an aftermarket tachometer be easier to get working or is it just as stupid?
Dan295 had/has one in his 1.4 8v iirc.
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Daveskater
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You could get an aftermarket one but I'd rather have a standard set of clocks. Just a preference, really.
The bloke at the dealership told me to get an aftermarket one
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ermmmmm, naaaa, I don't think I'll swap Dave.
Well the offer's always there if you get bored of them
[Edited on 06-10-2008 by Daveskater]
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deano87
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tbh, not having a rev counter would be quite nice. Sitting on the motorway at 70mph knowing the engine isn't revving its nuts off would be nice
Saying that, my missus' 1.4 16v Fiesta sits at 3.5krpm at 70mph, just like the 12v does
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N3CRO
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I'm glad I don't have a rev counter. Its boring enough watching the speedo slowly go up, nevermind another bloody clock mving slowly!
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deano87
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Originally posted by Necromancer
I'm glad I don't have a rev counter. Its boring enough watching the speedo slowly go up, nevermind another bloody clock mving slowly!
I tend to watch the road when driving tbh.
Or if it's an uphill slip road, the scenery.
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Tom G
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Originally posted by deano87
tbh, not having a rev counter would be quite nice. Sitting on the motorway at 70mph knowing the engine isn't revving its nuts off would be nice
Saying that, my missus' 1.4 16v Fiesta sits at 3.5krpm at 70mph, just like the 12v does
yeah i would start to get worried at knowing the engine is revving it's nuts off haha, well i have hit 95, must of been bouncing off the limiter lmao!!
Edit - was down kelsall hill on the way to chester 
[Edited on 06-10-2008 by Tom_Glover]
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deano87
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Naaa, you can't bounce off the limiter in 5th, it just won't happen.
P.S. 0-60mph standard is 16.5seconds, not in the 19's.
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You should be able to tell when the engine is revving its nuts off without a rev counter.
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deano87
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You should be able to tell when the engine is revving its nuts off without a rev counter.
I know and can.
70mph in a 12v isn't really revving the nuts off it anyway, revving the nuts off it is 85-90mph.
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Joe
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Lets be honest though, who cares?
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Tom G
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You should be able to tell when the engine is revving its nuts off without a rev counter.
i do but you can turn the music up and not be bothered
but with a rev counter it's there staring you in the face
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deano87
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Lets be honest though, who cares?
Those who want a bit of longevity from their car and for it to not let them down, perhaps? When you're a student, that is most important
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Daveskater
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Going up to Derby I was doing 85-90 for some of it and I've never seen the petrol gauge go down so fast
You can hear it proper revving as well, I don't like making such a small engine work so hard 
Edit - Ditto mate  Plus people who want petrol to last that extra bit longer
[Edited on 06-10-2008 by Daveskater]
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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deano87
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Originally posted by Daveskater
Going up to Derby I was doing 85-90 for some of it and I've never seen the petrol gauge go down so fast
You can hear it proper revving as well, I don't like making such a small engine work so hard
Nail. Head.
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Daveskater
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Originally posted by Tom_Glover
yeah i would start to get worried at knowing the engine is revving it's nuts off haha, well i have hit 95, must of been bouncing off the limiter lmao!!
Edit - was down kelsall hill on the way to chester
The top speed is meant to be 93 I thought Only way to make it to 100 is go down hill - a big one at that!
[Edited on 06-10-2008 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
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mines sounds like its going to blow up if I go much faster than 80 
Overtaking is pretty scary aswell!
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Daveskater
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Overtaking is pretty slow aswell!
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deano87
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Overtaking has to be planned. And planned well. If it's a slight incline, forget about it.
Believe it or not I'll be sad to see my 12v go. Has been a trusty steed.
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Daveskater
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I overtook a 5 door B the other night, came up the slip road to the A40 and they let me on, then I took it to about 85 - gradually
Too right about inclines mate, on the motorway I was doing about 85 and then there was a slight slope, then it dropped to 75 at the most
[Edited on 06-10-2008 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
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deano87
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There is a hill on the way to Uni, on a dual carriageway, which turns to 3 lanes with the addition of the crawler lane.
If I'm sitting at 70mph at the bottom of it, I'll be doing sub-60mph at the top
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Daveskater
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That's life with a 12v for you
Tbh I'll miss it a bit too, because it's a decent car in good nick, but it's just so slow Looks like I'll be keeping it for a year longer than I expected at this rate, though.
Numberwang!
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