GPS speedometer into a Defender Part 1

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[crr]

Brilliant solution
Other benefits of a GPS spedo is no worries about changing spedo gear for different rear end ratios and since my radio has GPS built in I can set an over speed warning in case I go too fast.
My GPS antenna is on the dash and works fine, I don't think ice or snow will stop the GPS signal but metal will.

[RussM]

had this idea for sometime, glad you're covering it

[terrywarner]

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of orbiting satellites operated by the US military. It used to be US Air Force, now I think it is US Space Force. The concept is the satellite knows its name and tells very precise time, and sends some additional blips. Each satellite broadcasts a low powered FM radio signal, and the receiver compares the other data and the time signals its antenna can receive. The more sky the antenna can see, the better the geometry the device can calculate. Therefore, mounting the antenna on a vertical surface like the glass, is asking for errors because the only satellites it can see are those in the 180-deg arc in front and above. Mount the antenna as high as you can with as much sky view as possible - despite the written instructions!

[gfvt]

Looks a nice unit, ideal of course if you have strange diff ratios or tyre sizes.

[peterwarner]

Indicator lights is useful, in my ex military you can’t hear the ticker due to the thick metal fuse box…

[TheCounty]

I fitted a VDO Single Viu into my 90. Looks OEM and uses the green TD5 speed sensor. Nice kit!

[seanweir]

I put larger diameter tyres on my Defender, and tried a smart phone app for a speedo - GPS, being in the states for mph. The OEM speedo is in Kph, works good for now. I really do like your idea Mike!

[grahameroberts]

You only need the speedometer when you go through the several stop signs! Lol

[jameswelbourne]

I wouldn't worry about the poor fitment in the dash Mike, using LR standards for panel gaps, that passes the quality control!

[SiCrewe]

2:55 Mechanic says "I look like a robber".

A moment of self-awareness. 😛

[videostars]

I would fit the GPS receiver underside of the top of the plastic instrument binnacle

[iceman]

I'm in the process of a Defender MPi restoration and I'm considering this guage. Tachometer is going to be the tough one...

[dsc]

Got GPS one in w460 g wagon when original failed. Works fine, im just too tight to pay the £600+ for a new one.
G has the reliability but when it does need parts its eye watering!

[graham-martin]

IVE GOT THE EXACT SAME ONE IN MY LANDY THEY ARE SPOT ON.mine just sits on the top of the dash not even fixed down works a charm, it has to be able to see the satalites so it cannot be obstructed

[peterjohnson]

I would have made a little coin tray to replace the ash tray and incorporated the GPS sensor into that.

[bonzo]

Hi Mike, if the GPS working bad put it flat on the dash, sticky side down, somewhere middle of the dash ( not in the corners), groet Han ( 1985 LR90V8 rhd )

[michaelevans]

Strange. All these years I've been listening to you babble on and never before heard your trains. Spent a night in a US motel once and there was a track literally the other side of the rear wall. So funny when a train trundled past and things started to move off the table and fall on the floor. Straight out of "My Cousin Vinny".

[williambaird]

Mike you got a link for that Speedo and what diameter is it ?

[davecatton]

Ay up ! your not quite right, as we say back ome !1 lol

[carltonr]

Interesting project. I really like the indicator direction on the gauge face! So you decided not to sell the 130 in the end?