Center Guages - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

acrbill · 12-02-2006, 11:49 AM

The center gauges are weird. There is no disputing that. But like anything else you will get used to them and everything else you drive will be weird.

I was actually planning on adding a stock Mini Cooper tach. I was looking into them and it seemed soooo perfect to me. Not only is the tach very slim so that it could mount on the steering column cover and you could still lift the storage door, but it had built in turn indicators, it displayed outside temp and the later models actually had a small digital speedo in the window.

After a bit of research I realized that the tach does not read a regular signal. The signal is somehow interpreted by the ecu before getting to the tach.

Its a real shame.

Apexi makes a slimline tachometer that should worth though.

I am definitely going to made good use of that storage space though. I am going to get a portable navigation setup that I will keep in there. That way I could flip up the cover to see the unit and flip it down to keep it away from prying eyes. I will even run a 12v source to it so I can plug stuff in there.

View Poll Results: Center guages good or bad?
center guages good	49	85.96%
center guages bad	8	14.04%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone know where to get center stereo console piece to install head unit?	ebowers83	Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior)	7	07-15-2011 12:13 PM
Seat cushion for thigh, center armrest left armrest	BMGYaris	Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior)	2	07-03-2009 11:51 PM
"Airbag" center console light on 07 Sedan with side airbags	atebit	In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm)	5	11-10-2006 06:10 PM
For Sale - Leather Covered Center Armrest	Violin	Items for Sale by private party	12	10-19-2006 06:19 PM
Clicking noise in center console?	devinlamothe	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	8	09-16-2006 11:03 AM

12-02-2006, 11:49 AM	#19
acrbill Drives: Polar White Hatch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 407	The center gauges are weird. There is no disputing that. But like anything else you will get used to them and everything else you drive will be weird. I was actually planning on adding a stock Mini Cooper tach. I was looking into them and it seemed soooo perfect to me. Not only is the tach very slim so that it could mount on the steering column cover and you could still lift the storage door, but it had built in turn indicators, it displayed outside temp and the later models actually had a small digital speedo in the window. After a bit of research I realized that the tach does not read a regular signal. The signal is somehow interpreted by the ecu before getting to the tach. Its a real shame. Apexi makes a slimline tachometer that should worth though. I am definitely going to made good use of that storage space though. I am going to get a portable navigation setup that I will keep in there. That way I could flip up the cover to see the unit and flip it down to keep it away from prying eyes. I will even run a 12v source to it so I can plug stuff in there.