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Old 11-01-2008, 03:28 AM
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hi they anyone used to install a Tachometer in your xd I had order a autometer Tachometer but not sure I do need a Tach Adapter or not because our xd use direct coil right if anyone know Thanks...
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Old 11-20-2008, 11:18 PM
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you know the car has a tach already right?
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Old 12-04-2008, 03:24 AM
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job done...
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Seems a bit unnecessary and in the way of the line of sight.

Did you screw in some brackets to keep it on there or did u get some custom mounts?
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I think it looks a bit ridiculous

Huge tachometer on an auto?

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I used a gauge holder from autometer and made a custom mounts so no drill on a dashboard. And you know this car never go to a shop I do evey things myself. So I pround for what I'm done .It's the way for people that love to mod they car right?
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very nice... looks good

saw your avatar, i was wondering how much the hood ran you?
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i guess im just not seeing the point when the car was made with a tach, given its not that big and doesnt have a shift light. but once again a shift light isnt really needed on an auto. but props for being the first to do it.
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thanks you all have a car in your dream so hey do what you what to do
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Old 12-04-2008, 07:12 AM
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true that man. its all about you and what you want when it comes to working on your car.
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scions are meant to be unique by the person's style . unless you just add stickers and exhaust tips like certain tuners *cough*hondas*cough* .. btw props on a good job well done!
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