Tuscan MK1 speedo conversion to KPH

[markSTI]

I'm currently looking to purchase a MK1 Tuscan and importing it to France and registering it here. Registering it in France isn't a problem as I've done it with various other cars including cars imported from Japan, so I know the process very well. However with the Tuscan I've noticed that the speedo doesn’t have KPH on it like other TVR models including the Cerbera, Griffith etc.

Does anybody know where I could buy a KPH speedo to replace the MPH one? I know TVR made a few LHD cars to go to Holland etc so there must be a way.

Thank you in advance.

[Tuscanuwe]

You have to change the miles scale plate against a km/h plate.
The speedo can remain as it is.

The problem is that the km plates are sold out
and nobody knows the origin manufacturer of the scale plates.

I would also take one!

Uwe

[Mark A S]

There is a KPH digital read out on the function which has the trip milage on, bottom right corner. Well there is on mine anyway

[infinity]

mine (Mk1) also says KMH in the "normal" digital screen (right undercorner) as well.

[Chequred Demon]

Yup, my early MK1 has the above. It would be much better to change the brass plate though!

[infinity]

i usually drive with the fifth screen with all the data on, i am not that interested in speed. and you just deduct to the approximate KM's.

[markSTI]

Cheers for the replies.

The KPH on the digital readout should be enough to keep the French authorities happy. I'll give them a ring and find out if its ok.

[Night Rider]

.....like this one! Silver or gold?

[markSTI]

Night Rider said:

.....like this one! Silver or gold?

Is that yours? if yes where did you get it? Please tell, as I'm desperate to find out.

[rens914]

if it's an easy swap and the readings are ok i would like one too
rens

[fraxton]

wow, if they are available I would love to put my name down for one. Please let me know.

[tripleblack]

Hmm, no answers yet. I would like to have one, too!!!

[supercopa]

markSTI said:

I'm currently looking to purchase a MK1 Tuscan and importing it to France and registering it here. Registering it in France isn't a problem as I've done it with various other cars including cars imported from Japan, so I know the process very well. However with the Tuscan I've noticed that the speedo doesn’t have KPH on it like other TVR models including the Cerbera, Griffith etc.

Does anybody know where I could buy a KPH speedo to replace the MPH one? I know TVR made a few LHD cars to go to Holland etc so there must be a way.

Thank you in advance.

that's not a problem with the digital speedo which could be swapped into kms in the on board computer preferences

be careful with the polycarbonate rear window, french authorities don't like it as for the noise emissions...

[Arapo]

Put me down for a KPH speedo too...!!

Maybe if some of us interested could find the supplier, then we could order some...

[Night Rider]

Tried & tried. The person I sourced mine from has become un-reliable, but, if I can get 10 orders together I might be able to convince someone to make some.....what says it?

I have fitted the face to my Tuscan and it's great!

Edited by Night Rider on Wednesday 2nd September 19:56

[Tuscanuwe]

I also want one.
Pls put me on the list

Uwe

[tripleblack]

Same for me!!!

[Night Rider]

Silver or gold gentlemen?

1. Tuscanuwe
2. rens914
3. Fraxton
4. Tripleblack
5. Arapo
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

Halfway, there must be more....

[markSTI]

Maybe me by the end of the week, need to see if the car I'm after is still available.

[Night Rider]

Hope you do Mark, fantastic time of the year to tour.

Edited by Night Rider on Monday 20th July 19:40