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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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That would kill for a gauge cluster that has the speed in the center, as opposed to the RPM's?

Am I crazy? Is there one, and I haven't found it?
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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I use the digital gauge for my speed. It is alot easier to see the RPM's in the center and that is what I am watching when I am driving hard. I don't need to have my speed there, I already know I am going fast.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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+1 I use the digital speed and watch my RPMs when I am on it.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
+1 I use the digital speed and watch my RPMs when I am on it.
Same.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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i have to agree with the current setup, even if we didn't have the digital speedo, i would want the tach in the middle
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Performance cars have the tachometer in the center. Usually larger than the other cages. Engine RPMs is considerably more important than speed. The origin is racing where cars often eliminate the speedometer.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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I suppose to me it's that I can feel where the rpms are much easier than I can detect my speed. I don't mind the positioning at all when I'm out of the city, but in town - It'd be nice.

I do use the digital spedometer and that is a great help - I've very glad it's there, however for whatever reason though I'm left wanting.
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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you can take out the dash and move them around
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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Who cares what teh speed is, its all about the RPMS!
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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do you drive an automatic?
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