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fmicle · 04-14-2007, 02:08 AM

I was wondering whether I could install the more advanced instrument panel on my very basic version. I got the one that doesn't even come with a radio. I installed one myself, thanks to the documentation and help on this forum and saved about $1,000. And actually I think I got a better radio than the factory standard

I'm sure the panel that has both the speedometer and tachometer has the same size, but are all the wires in place, etc?

Any ideas?

ChinoCharles · 04-14-2007, 02:16 AM

First of all, congrats on being able to use this site to save a buck or two!

Secondly, unfortunately to date nobody has found a way to swap a speedo with a tach into a USDM liftback. There are different problems depending on the model of cluster you're talking about swapping, but to date it hasn't been done to my knowledge. That isn't to say it has been ruled out. So far the Canadian RS cluster and the Netherlands digital cluster have been two aforementioned worthy candidates for the swap, but they are extremely pricey... you're talking just short of to over $1000. With no garauntee it will even work, it isn't hard to see why nobody knows yet.

Someone has to be first.

BailOut · 04-14-2007, 02:19 AM

ScanGauge II

turboyaris · 04-14-2007, 02:35 AM

if you are going to spend 1000$ go pimp racing like and get a stack display, its what all the racecars use.... and by all i mean some haha...
http://www.stackltd.com/st8100.html

yaris4062007 · 04-14-2007, 03:24 AM

Do you have scanguage II , I checked the site,
it doesn't list our cars
does it work??

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

ScanGauge II

Black Yaris · 04-14-2007, 08:22 AM

I have noticed many ppl on here praise scangauge II's, but as for this poster I think they are looking for something more comsmeticly apealing (a nice way of saying the scangauge is an eyesore on the dash of a Yaris). Correct me if I am wrong fmicle

uncleyaris · 04-14-2007, 10:12 AM

There's also the Blitz, and echo, one hell of an install!

ChinoCharles · 04-14-2007, 10:54 AM

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to easily monitor a host of systems in your vehicle, the Scangauge is for you.

If you're looking for a way to monitor your vehicle and a primary tachometer that is easily visible when driving, you're definitely better off going with the Blitz R-VIT, RacePak, or a comparable setup.

The cheapest alternative? Get the Scangauge to play with and an analog aftermarket tachometer.

graywolf_14 · 04-14-2007, 11:49 AM

Yeah I thought about putting a tach and some gauges in the glove box behind the steering wheel. I had the car for 2days and didnt even relize that it didnt have oil guage and stuff like that.

graywolf_14 · 04-14-2007, 11:50 AM

I was thinking about putting a cd player I have in just so I could put some subs in it. I cant decide if I want to or try to hook up subs to the stock cd player.

turboyaris · 04-14-2007, 12:00 PM

msd also just came out with a unit that monitors pretty much everything, It works off the new CAN system and plugs right in to your obd 2 port. check out their website for more info

the_boss · 04-17-2007, 07:29 PM

im glad I'm Canadian and my car came with the tach but I know how your feeling

i didn't had a tach in my 2001 echo

fmicle · 07-18-2009, 08:41 PM

It's been a while since I first posted this question, so I'm wondering, has anyone done it in the meantime? Swap the speedo with a tacho that has both speed and rpm? How about alternatives to the Scangauge? I'm looking to get a gauge pillar, but I can't seem to find a gray one, only black, and the upper part of my interior is gray, not black...

Any ideas, suggestions?

1NZYaris1 · 07-18-2009, 10:00 PM

Yes it has been done

CDavis7M · 07-18-2009, 10:19 PM

Besides the scangauge there are some offerings by the japanese tuners.

GReddy Informeter Touch is a small, standalone, touchscreen display:

The HKS Camp2 and the Blitz R Vit DS integrate into a screen, either navagation or dvd player, etc.

HKS:

Blitz:

They all do similar things. It seems like the GReddy one would be preferable, especially in a Yaris. It comes with its own screen, its small, and if you did put navigation into your car, you would be able to use both navi and the extra gauges.

Gideon · 07-18-2009, 11:41 PM

I have a Defi VSD X for my tach, works well enough for me.

silver_echo · 07-19-2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gideon

I have a Defi VSD X for my tach, works well enough for me.

i want that!!! where can i get one?

Gideon · 07-19-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver_echo

i want that!!! where can i get one?

http://www.nengun.com/defi/vsd-x

04-14-2007, 02:08 AM	#1
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	New instrument panel I was wondering whether I could install the more advanced instrument panel on my very basic version. I got the one that doesn't even come with a radio. I installed one myself, thanks to the documentation and help on this forum and saved about $1,000. And actually I think I got a better radio than the factory standard I'm sure the panel that has both the speedometer and tachometer has the same size, but are all the wires in place, etc? Any ideas?

04-14-2007, 02:19 AM	#3
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	ScanGauge II __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

04-14-2007, 08:22 AM	#6
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I have noticed many ppl on here praise scangauge II's, but as for this poster I think they are looking for something more comsmeticly apealing (a nice way of saying the scangauge is an eyesore on the dash of a Yaris). Correct me if I am wrong fmicle __________________

07-18-2009, 10:00 PM	#14
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04-14-2007, 02:16 AM	#2
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	First of all, congrats on being able to use this site to save a buck or two! Secondly, unfortunately to date nobody has found a way to swap a speedo with a tach into a USDM liftback. There are different problems depending on the model of cluster you're talking about swapping, but to date it hasn't been done to my knowledge. That isn't to say it has been ruled out. So far the Canadian RS cluster and the Netherlands digital cluster have been two aforementioned worthy candidates for the swap, but they are extremely pricey... you're talking just short of to over $1000. With no garauntee it will even work, it isn't hard to see why nobody knows yet. Someone has to be first.

04-14-2007, 02:35 AM	#4
turboyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 459	if you are going to spend 1000$ go pimp racing like and get a stack display, its what all the racecars use.... and by all i mean some haha... http://www.stackltd.com/st8100.html

04-14-2007, 10:12 AM	#7
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	There's also the Blitz, and echo, one hell of an install!

04-14-2007, 10:54 AM	#8
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	If you're looking for an inexpensive way to easily monitor a host of systems in your vehicle, the Scangauge is for you. If you're looking for a way to monitor your vehicle and a primary tachometer that is easily visible when driving, you're definitely better off going with the Blitz R-VIT, RacePak, or a comparable setup. The cheapest alternative? Get the Scangauge to play with and an analog aftermarket tachometer.

04-14-2007, 11:49 AM	#9
graywolf_14 View User's Garage Drives: um not a yaris but hopefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 207	Yeah I thought about putting a tach and some gauges in the glove box behind the steering wheel. I had the car for 2days and didnt even relize that it didnt have oil guage and stuff like that.

04-14-2007, 11:50 AM	#10
graywolf_14 View User's Garage Drives: um not a yaris but hopefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 207	I was thinking about putting a cd player I have in just so I could put some subs in it. I cant decide if I want to or try to hook up subs to the stock cd player.

04-14-2007, 12:00 PM	#11
turboyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 459	msd also just came out with a unit that monitors pretty much everything, It works off the new CAN system and plugs right in to your obd 2 port. check out their website for more info

04-17-2007, 07:29 PM	#12
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	im glad I'm Canadian and my car came with the tach but I know how your feeling i didn't had a tach in my 2001 echo

07-18-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	It's been a while since I first posted this question, so I'm wondering, has anyone done it in the meantime? Swap the speedo with a tacho that has both speed and rpm? How about alternatives to the Scangauge? I'm looking to get a gauge pillar, but I can't seem to find a gray one, only black, and the upper part of my interior is gray, not black... Any ideas, suggestions?

07-18-2009, 10:19 PM	#15
CDavis7M Drives: 1990 Supra Turbo Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Besides the scangauge there are some offerings by the japanese tuners. GReddy Informeter Touch is a small, standalone, touchscreen display: The HKS Camp2 and the Blitz R Vit DS integrate into a screen, either navagation or dvd player, etc. HKS: Blitz: They all do similar things. It seems like the GReddy one would be preferable, especially in a Yaris. It comes with its own screen, its small, and if you did put navigation into your car, you would be able to use both navi and the extra gauges.

07-18-2009, 11:41 PM	#16
Gideon ★weeaboo★ View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Bayou LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 661	I have a Defi VSD X for my tach, works well enough for me.