Shadowman stated a topic on GPS Speedometers in another post - I thought it was interesting enough to have its own thread so I place it in Tech Talk instead.

On one of the busboards they are talking about speedometers, and there is a site called speedhut.com that has gps speedometers/odometers that you can customize to the way you want them to look.

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Originally posted by Shadow man:
...there is a site called speedhut.com that has gps speedometers/odometers that you can customize to the way you want them to look.

Does that stand for "Gallons Per Second" of fuel consumption?

Actually, I went to their site and checked out some of their GPS Speedometer. Pretty neat really as it's what I'm already doing in my Commercial Conversion Barth. I'm using my GPS to tell me the MPH I'm traveling.

So, if your speedometer is broken or you're looking for a really easy way to hook up a speedometer without setting dip switches, tracing out wires, running a new speedometer cable or have to change out the transmission speedometer drive gear. You might want to install a GPS Speedometer and you're done. No additional cables or wires required.

Here is their blurb on these units.

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Our GPS Speedometer does not require a transmission sensor to operate making installation very easy in vehicles which lack electronic sensor output or for individuals wanting the simplest speedometer hook up.

GPS Speedometer Features:

Odometer and Resettable trip

5 Htz update for fast needle response and accuracy

Display 0-60 Time and distance in feet.

Display 1/4 mile time and speed.

Shows elevation

Peak Recall max speed during run

Current direction heading

Accurate GPS Clock

Current Speed in LCD

Hot start satellite acquisition allows GPS speedo to function within 2-3 seconds of power up

Easy hook up- requires only power, ground and lighting and GPS accurately displays speed. Included 15' long antenna cord to route antenna to convenient location in corner of dash.

Speedhut Life-time warranty on all GPS speedos.

Here's one I played around with and added some text or you can upload a Logo instead.



I've invited the manufacturer to comment on their products. I'll let you know if they have anything more to add to this discussion.

We have used our GPS to check the accuracy of the speedometers on our two old Volvos. It's a lot cheaper and easier than searching for new speedo gears in the transmission.
Now, if they would only make a wireless device to give me transmission temperature and rpms, I would be all set.
Humbo