US Yaris: Adding a tach? - Page 7 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jem_hadar · 05-23-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacemanoeuvres

Does anyone have pics of their installed

I think the digital tach is hotter and way more stylish... from an aesthetic point of view

Im not a fan of sticking an extra gadget anywhere on the car though... but if I was going to, i almost for sure go digital!

Jem

spacemanoeuvres · 05-24-2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

I think the digital tach is hotter and way more stylish... from an aesthetic point of view

Im not a fan of sticking an extra gadget anywhere on the car though... but if I was going to, i almost for sure go digital!

Jem

Yeah, I want to go digital but I'd like to see one in action first.

Here's a pic of the mini cooper tach I was talking about

pretty cool

Thirty-Nine · 05-17-2006, 03:56 PM

Hmmm ... I wonder how much it'd be to buy a Yaris S gauge cluster? Next time someone is at the dealership, they should look into it. I'd bet it's very expensive.

bladesmith6 · 05-22-2006, 10:12 PM

Ok, I called the local dealer today and was told exactly the opposite. The sedan and LB wiring harnesses are differernt. Also there were no less than 7 different part #'s for the sedan gauge cluster, so unless you get exactly the same options as the sedan (ABS, power windows, etc...) the wiring and signal units probably won't work. I'm no expert at electronics but the OEM swap is sounding like a LOT more trouble than it is worth. One other point, the cheapest sedan cluster was around $500 US and the rest were $600 or more, so I guess I'm going to have to start a search for a tach that is as close to the color and style of the stock speedo as I can find and fab a fiberglasspod to blend into the dashboard, was thinking about cast plastic too maybe.... BY the way all this research was sparked by the fact that I got my Blazing Blue LB on saturday, had to drive 2-1/2 hrs to maryland and I'll have to get inspection and reregister in PA as soon a Cert of Origin arrives, but I think it's worth it. 10 dealers in PA and no one could get me what I wanted, finally found it on my own. If you want something done right do it yourself...

why? · 05-24-2006, 01:38 PM

I have an analog tach on my yaris. It is mounted, but it isn't connected quite yet.

I'll take a pic of mine with my phone cam.

h-dogg · 05-24-2006, 02:04 PM

yeah, i'm new and thinking of purchasing a daily driver. the only thing that deters me from picking the hatch up is the missing tach. even my old beater, starlet had a tach. i guess i'll have to look into the fit.

chuchu · 05-24-2006, 08:31 PM

Interesting thread. I wonder if another approach to adding a tach might be through mounting an aftermarket heads up display near the windshield. This may (or may not) yield a cleaner look than a traditional tach.

Here's an example:

http://www.wac.addr.com/auto/obs/hud/hud.html

Snake · 05-26-2006, 04:54 PM

installed my tach on wednesday, works just fine
rev limiter is at 6400 for you guys that were wondering
atleast now I know when to shift the damn thing
everyone should do this mod, its a must for the 5spds

spacemanoeuvres · 05-26-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

installed my tach on wednesday, works just fine
rev limiter is at 6400 for you guys that were wondering
atleast now I know when to shift the damn thing
everyone should do this mod, its a must for the 5spds

cool

if you could post pics that would be awesome.

I've never installed a tachometer, but I'm gonna give it a go' when I get my Yaris next week (hopefully!).

TRD_Yaris · 07-10-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuchu

Here's an example:

http://www.wac.addr.com/auto/obs/hud/hud.html

this one would be PIMP if it was mounted FLUSH on the dash..it would require hacking up that dash

Idjiit · 05-26-2006, 05:27 PM

Again, I still think it's much ado about nothing. Yesterday was the first time I hit the rev limiter and I'm a pretty aggressive driver. You'd really have to thrash the shit out of a Yaris to do any damage to it, tach or no tach.

why? · 05-26-2006, 10:37 PM

Here is what mine looks like.

Idjiit · 05-27-2006, 12:04 AM

Hate to say it, but I think it's pretty ridiculous looking. :shrug:

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-27-2006, 01:28 PM

since reading this topic ive been doing some research and a cluster swap from a 4 door will not work. the wiring harness is indeed different thus preventing that idea. i guess we'll have to see what toyota does for 2008....

Snake · 05-27-2006, 05:57 PM

NickNickNick · 05-27-2006, 07:07 PM

Interesting topic...I'll throw in my 2 cents...

Having a tach is pretty handy, but not really necessary.

I have one in my Canadian 06 3-door, and had I not driven a standard vehicle before, I would definitely need one...it was also a beautiful thing to have for the first month while getting used to things. Also, my gf is slowly learning to drive my car, and relies quite heavily on the tach (mostly because she cranks Kelly Clarkson so damn loud in the little car with the huge speaker set that you can't hear what the hell the car's doing) so it's nice to have there, too.

I like it, now that I have it, I want it...if I never had it, I'd probably be indifferent.

Fyxxterzc · 05-28-2006, 03:53 AM

I'm digging that second tach on the pillar. That with that HUD mph display would rock it. Definately be better than trying to look to the right for speed and rpm information.

birdy · 05-28-2006, 05:50 AM

snakes is the best so far, perfect size and placement

05-24-2006, 01:38 PM	#5
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I have an analog tach on my yaris. It is mounted, but it isn't connected quite yet. I'll take a pic of mine with my phone cam. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

05-26-2006, 10:37 PM	#12
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Here is what mine looks like. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 401	Ok, I called the local dealer today and was told exactly the opposite. The sedan and LB wiring harnesses are differernt. Also there were no less than 7 different part #'s for the sedan gauge cluster, so unless you get exactly the same options as the sedan (ABS, power windows, etc...) the wiring and signal units probably won't work. I'm no expert at electronics but the OEM swap is sounding like a LOT more trouble than it is worth. One other point, the cheapest sedan cluster was around $500 US and the rest were $600 or more, so I guess I'm going to have to start a search for a tach that is as close to the color and style of the stock speedo as I can find and fab a fiberglasspod to blend into the dashboard, was thinking about cast plastic too maybe.... BY the way all this research was sparked by the fact that I got my Blazing Blue LB on saturday, had to drive 2-1/2 hrs to maryland and I'll have to get inspection and reregister in PA as soon a Cert of Origin arrives, but I think it's worth it. 10 dealers in PA and no one could get me what I wanted, finally found it on my own. If you want something done right do it yourself...

05-24-2006, 02:04 PM	#6
h-dogg Drives: 2015 Yaris L Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 34	yeah, i'm new and thinking of purchasing a daily driver. the only thing that deters me from picking the hatch up is the missing tach. even my old beater, starlet had a tach. i guess i'll have to look into the fit.

05-24-2006, 08:31 PM	#7
chuchu Drives: 97 Impreza Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 13	Interesting thread. I wonder if another approach to adding a tach might be through mounting an aftermarket heads up display near the windshield. This may (or may not) yield a cleaner look than a traditional tach. Here's an example: http://www.wac.addr.com/auto/obs/hud/hud.html

05-26-2006, 04:54 PM	#8
Snake Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 127	installed my tach on wednesday, works just fine rev limiter is at 6400 for you guys that were wondering atleast now I know when to shift the damn thing everyone should do this mod, its a must for the 5spds

05-26-2006, 05:27 PM	#11
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Again, I still think it's much ado about nothing. Yesterday was the first time I hit the rev limiter and I'm a pretty aggressive driver. You'd really have to thrash the shit out of a Yaris to do any damage to it, tach or no tach.

05-27-2006, 12:04 AM	#13
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Hate to say it, but I think it's pretty ridiculous looking. :shrug:

05-27-2006, 01:28 PM	#14
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	since reading this topic ive been doing some research and a cluster swap from a 4 door will not work. the wiring harness is indeed different thus preventing that idea. i guess we'll have to see what toyota does for 2008....

05-27-2006, 05:57 PM	#15
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NickNickNick Drives: 06 Silver Yaris 3-door Manual Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 96	Interesting topic...I'll throw in my 2 cents... Having a tach is pretty handy, but not really necessary. I have one in my Canadian 06 3-door, and had I not driven a standard vehicle before, I would definitely need one...it was also a beautiful thing to have for the first month while getting used to things. Also, my gf is slowly learning to drive my car, and relies quite heavily on the tach (mostly because she cranks Kelly Clarkson so damn loud in the little car with the huge speaker set that you can't hear what the hell the car's doing) so it's nice to have there, too. I like it, now that I have it, I want it...if I never had it, I'd probably be indifferent.

05-28-2006, 03:53 AM	#17
Fyxxterzc Drives: 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 4	I'm digging that second tach on the pillar. That with that HUD mph display would rock it. Definately be better than trying to look to the right for speed and rpm information.

05-28-2006, 05:50 AM	#18
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	snakes is the best so far, perfect size and placement