speedo rotated through 90 degrees

[Guy Martin]

Hi

Am just wondering why anyone would rotate the speedo on a 911 sc through 90 degrees anti-clockwise? Have seen this on a few cars, and cannot think why. Anyone could shed any light on this for me i'd appreciate it.

All the best

Guy


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[Algray]

I've seen the Rev Counter rotated 90 deg anti clockwise but not the speedo.

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[Richard Eff]

Possibly so you have a better chance of seeing when you're about to hit escape velocity without peering round the side of the wheel?

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[Porsche]

so both the speedo and rev counter dials are level........

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[ian_uk]

It's so you can easily see your speed from 70 ish upwards which is normally obscured by the steering wheel rim. Sounds silly but it is true.

Ian.


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[Guy Martin]

Thanks for the replies.

Turns out on the particular one i'm looking at, it is done for the reason ian mentioned above (has a small steering wheel fitted - speedo visibility is poor).

Thanks again

Guy


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