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Ever buy a used car and the speedometer died or wasn’t working but you realy wanted that particular car?



Here is one method to make it driveable and be safe doing so.



For the cost of only $20.00 one can buy one of these Radar Guns , disassemble it and Route the reader facing down towards the ground ( In a location that is not prone to getting grimed up) and connect the readout on the dash. Accurancy wise they are same (if not better ) in MPH. Another benifit is that it tells true Vehicle speed and not transmission speed.





I will add later the more illustrated procedure of doing so.



1. Wired method of data transfer from sensor to readout

a. "Quickie version" for the "damn thing just died" times.

b. "Clean version" for Homebuilt / Full time useage.



2. RF method of data transfer from sensor to readout.

a. "Mount and Go" for the habitual used car buyer

b. "Remote Mounted" for use with independant monitoring

(example: Your own vehicle "black box")





NOTE: For those concerned with accuracy and this type of speed sensing method, this type of measurement method is used for both company road tests as well as there are industrial models used for speedometer readings for agricultural equipment.


By: MySoulWanders

We all love our cars. they say that the cost of maintaining a car is higher than the cost of living. With the current cost of oil, I can see why. Rubber hoses, plastics, lubricants all come from petroleum.



I’m going to to show you a simple way to help increase your engine and manual transmission life by magnetizing the drainbolt.


By: germanpickle

How to replace the pads on your car’s disc brakes.


By: geo

Recently I saw a commercial for a car vent that ran on solar power. It seemed like a good idea, but outrageously overpriced. The one on TV was $15 + S&H. Online they run as high as $40. I decided I could build one that was more functional and for under $10. The outcome is not exactly a looker, but it works and only cost $6.


By: saites2001

While driving at night, have you ever noticed other people’s headlights that appear to be shaking and bouncing around? Isn’t it annoying and distracting? Your brain is so good at noticing motion that it’s hard to ignore those bouncing headlights, especially if they’re in your rear view.

Embarrassingly, I found that I was one of those “other people, bad citizens” when I replaced a headlight bulb and noticed the reflector was loose.
By: ewilhelm

Improve mileage 2-3 MPG, both diesel and gas, smoother running and quicker accelleration. This was not my idea, however I felt this was the forum to share it with.
By: plumbhack

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[via] Check out this tank wheelchair, looks like a ton of fun! Via Hacked Gadgets:
“Seems like everything is getting bigger and better. Why buy a truck when you can get a Hummer. Well the same can now be said for wheelchairs! Who will want a normal wheelchair when they could own a […]

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Jamesloo283 has a great way to make you favorite racing simulation, just a little more realistic:
“Tired of playing GT4 with that lap attachment kit? Still wouldn’t buy that 900 degrees racing wheel and play GT4 like it was meant to be played because you don’t have a place to mount it? Or […]

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Over at gadgetomnia they have Part 1 of adding powersteering to a FJ40 Landcruiser:
“Last few days, I have been toiling away on my new DIY project – adding power steering to my FJ40 Landcruiser. It isn’t easy with the years of rust and muck along the places I must remove and supplant […]