My limp speedometer bothers me - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FastLap · 08-24-2012, 11:23 PM

I really don't understand why they decided to put an analog speedometer in the car. It is just wasting space that could have been used for other gauges. I like the combined tach/digital speedo setup, but every time I glance over to the left I get annoyed at the limp analog speedometer. I have to be going like 100 MPH before that thing will even be above horizontal!

jstans84 · 08-24-2012, 11:25 PM

We have an analog speedo?

I know what you mean, I just ignore the analog one all together.

ParangWala · 08-24-2012, 11:26 PM

I think that was the intention, it makes you want to go FASTER!!! lol

Flat Black VW · 08-24-2012, 11:30 PM

left hand at 11 oclock, right hand on the shifter, cant see the speedo.

russv · 08-25-2012, 12:31 AM

I wish the speedo was on the right and the temp and gas gauge on the left. Would make more sense as the dial would be bit more visible, but maybe that's the JDM way.

Splat · 08-25-2012, 12:53 AM

my thought was all speed gauges should be mounted in a way so that the 65-75mph would be at the 12 o'clock needle spot. Then when you are over the limit, it is all downhill from there!

Lytheum · 08-25-2012, 01:49 AM

i think i would go crazy if the digital speedo wasnt on the car. ive looked at the analog one twice while driving. both times i had no clue how fast i was going lol

Khyron686 · 08-25-2012, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lytheum

i think i would go crazy if the digital speedo wasnt on the car. ive looked at the analog one twice while driving. both times i had no clue how fast i was going lol

The base model does not have the digital speedo. Why that would be an option is beyond me.

sho220 · 08-25-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

The base model does not have the digital speedo. Why that would be an option is beyond me.

Mine did...

wbradley · 08-25-2012, 11:16 AM

And just to make it totally useless, the needle always lights up but not the gauge unless you have your lights on. So during the day it is totally unreadable.

For now on I am going to refer to it as a vestigal spedometer.

chulooz · 08-25-2012, 11:20 AM

First world problems.

I think its pretty nice, but once you are accustom to the digi it can get ignored.

Zaggeron · 08-25-2012, 12:04 PM

The minimalization of information readouts is the only thing that kinda bugs me about the car. The odo readout is shared with the trip and the various other readings like ambient temp, mileage, etc. Even in my old Mazda I could show my odo, trip, and comp readout all at once.

That said, I agree it's minor

kendalldwhite · 08-25-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

The base model does not have the digital speedo. Why that would be an option is beyond me.

mine does

Subie · 08-25-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sho220

Mine did...

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Originally Posted by kendalldwhite

mine does

He's talking about the base model Toyota 86, not FR-S.

08-24-2012, 11:23 PM	#1
FastLap Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2025 Toyota GR86 Premium PP Location: Utah Posts: 106 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My limp speedometer bothers me I really don't understand why they decided to put an analog speedometer in the car. It is just wasting space that could have been used for other gauges. I like the combined tach/digital speedo setup, but every time I glance over to the left I get annoyed at the limp analog speedometer. I have to be going like 100 MPH before that thing will even be above horizontal!

08-24-2012, 11:30 PM	#4
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	left hand at 11 oclock, right hand on the shifter, cant see the speedo. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43355

08-25-2012, 12:31 AM	#5
russv First 86 Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I wish the speedo was on the right and the temp and gas gauge on the left. Would make more sense as the dial would be bit more visible, but maybe that's the JDM way. __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

08-25-2012, 01:49 AM	#7
Lytheum Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Location: Ohio Posts: 427 Thanks: 49 Thanked 103 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i think i would go crazy if the digital speedo wasnt on the car. ive looked at the analog one twice while driving. both times i had no clue how fast i was going lol __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium 6MT -STOCK!

08-25-2012, 12:04 PM	#12
Zaggeron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ Limited '10 370ZR Location: Austin Posts: 221 Thanks: 16 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The minimalization of information readouts is the only thing that kinda bugs me about the car. The odo readout is shared with the trip and the various other readings like ambient temp, mileage, etc. Even in my old Mazda I could show my odo, trip, and comp readout all at once. That said, I agree it's minor __________________ 2013 GBS Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT 2010 PG 370z Roadster: Sport/Touring 6MT

08-24-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We have an analog speedo? I know what you mean, I just ignore the analog one all together.

08-25-2012, 11:20 AM	#11
chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First world problems. I think its pretty nice, but once you are accustom to the digi it can get ignored.

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