Replacement Cluster w/Digital, Anyone have had expeience with these digital speedometer? Options

[chacha]

There made by motec and I've seen it on the St205 for the fensport.co.uk site...:

Here is the spec:

Motec Digital Speedometer

MoTeC ADL2 Data/Logger

The MoTeC ADL2 Dash / Logger is a combined LCD Dash and High Performance Data Logger. Various options allow the ADL2 to be configured as a simple stand-alone Dash or to be upgraded to a sophisticated Data Logging and Display system that is fully integrated with a MoTeC Engine Management System (ECU). Integration with the ECU avoids duplication of sensors and allows display or logging of more than 170 ECU channels. The various options may be enabled at any time by entering a password.
Available with or without LCD display

For those racers who don't require a display to view, the same features and functionality is available without the digital display head.
Customized high contrast LCD display

The digital display on the ADL2 Dash combines all of the gauges on your instrument panel and your data acquisition system into a single compact lightweight information center.

The dash is a custom made reflective LCD display. It has 3 modes of operation (Race, Practice, and Warm-up) which may be selected by simply pressing a button. The range of the 70 segment Tacho/Bar Graph is programmable. All displays may be programmed to display any channel in each display mode, while analysis mode displays statistics of vehicle performance.

A 13 digit alpha numeric display may be used to display any channel or to display warning messages. A large gear position display is also incorporated.
Choose Backlit or Non Backlit

For racers who do not require the backlight feature for nighttime viewing, a non backlit dash is available.
Customizable Alarms

A warning Alarm message and/or warning light may be displayed if any ECU or Dash channel exceeds programmable limits. This may be used for Low Oil Pressure, High Engine Temperature, Low Battery etc. and can be customized to turn on a different levels. For example 15 psi may be ample pressure up to 2000 rpm but at 9000 rpm you want a minimum of 40 psi. The warning alarms can be tailored to match your requirements at individual rpm points.

Lap times may be displayed when connected to a MoTeC Lap Beacon, or a driver activated switch. Minimum corner and maximum straight speeds may be displayed giving the driver immediate performance feedback. Fuel Used or Fuel Remaining may also be displayed.
16MB of logging memory

The ADL2 is available with up to 16 MBytes of permanent memory for data logging. Different logging options allow 8Mb or 16Mb to be accessed simply by entering a password. The first 10 Dash measurement channels may be antialiased from 1000 times a second down to your chosen logging rate. 8 Channels can be logged at 1000 Hz (especially useful for suspension analysis) and the other inputs can be logged at 500Hz. Four logging modes may be run concurrently (Normal, Fastest Lap and 2 Burst modes) with selectable start and stop logging parameters.

The logged data may be unloaded at very high speeds thanks to the ADL2's USB Data download. In fact up to 16Mb can be downloaded in less than 37 seconds. The ADL2 has three communication modes, Serial Data In and Out, a bi-directional High Speed CAN interface and USB for data download.
Wide range of digital and analog inputs

The ADL2 has up to 28 analog measurement inputs for display or logging or Temperatures, Pressures, Position, Movement, Force etc.

The ADL2 also includes 2 optional high accuracy Wide Band Lambda (Air/Fuel Ratio) inputs and up to 4 Digital Inputs for Beacon Marker, etc, 4 speed inputs for Wheel Speed measurement, 4 Switched Inputs and 8 Pulsed or Switched Outputs which may be programmed for Gear Change Lights, Warning Light, Thermatic Fan Control etc.
Power

The ADL2 uses a high speed 32 Bit microprocessor and incorporates a Mil Spec connector. The control software is Field Updateable. The ADL2 is built to internationally recognized quality and manufacturing standards. The ADL2 is not simply a dumb display with all of the logging/control functions carried out in a separate module adding additional weight and complexity. All of these functions are contained within the extremely compact, lightweight and durable ADL2 package.

Here's pic of celica with it on fensport site:



Im thinking of replacing my cluster for this one, but only when the time comes when I do a 3s swap with new internal when the car has zero miles on it...(rebuild)

Anyone's comment or info on this? I think it is pretty cool, but don't know how hard to install and how it really works...only down-side to me is, no engine check light, nothing about brakes if it goes out and if your going turbo already, assuming you got the little tachometer for oil, tempt, volt, etc....but other than that i think it is great...

This post has been edited by chacha: Sep 12, 2007 - 1:25 PM

[playr158]

its really expensive....and proves 99% useless to you...
there would be sooooooo many wasted/unused functions its practically a sin to put it in.

This post has been edited by playr158: Sep 12, 2007 - 1:31 PM

[chacha]

wow, really? Well, the only reason why I look at this is because I figure this is the easy and most accurate way to have the speedometer read the right speed and rpm and test out runs and time...didn't think having other measurements on this would be of any sin, thought the more the better...not even used on any swap engine 3s would be good then?

[x_itchy_b_x]

I agree with Dan on this one.

[chacha]

gee...i thought this was pretty cool, but now I see the flaw in this...very troublesome and very technical...

[playr158]

its used for professionals who go onto a track and need the excessive amounts of data logging the unit provides... it takes a very very indepth knowledge of various parameters through out the car/computer to even get it to function correctly.

your OEM speedo is very accurate...run speeds and time...if you're at a drag strip = the little piece of paper they give you.
this unit is more for road course oriented teams with track prepped cars.

[chacha]

i figured that when i understood what you meant useless...but im still reconsidering this for whenever i built a track car...