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KPH vs MPH and Dial Kits
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:29 am
by DelicaDJ
All this l/100KM & KM/L is confusing to me, being used to MPG US measurements & such... lol
Re: Fuel Economy Survey
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:46 am
by Golf Cart
DelicaDJ wrote:All this l/100KM & KM/L is confusing to me, being used to MPG US measurements & such... lol
Don't worry bout it, so am I, and I live here eh !
8k = 5 miles
3.785 L = 1 USG
Re: Fuel Economy Survey
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:44 pm
by DelicaDJ
I wonder how many "kliks" I am from Vancouver Island, LOL!!!
By the way, is there a North American gauge cluster available for the Deli's which can measure in English or Metric? My Oldsmobile has an electronic odometer reading, & can switch from E to M, & when I take it up to Canada, I can tell if I'm obeying the speed limit!
Re: Fuel Economy Survey
Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:12 am
by yojimbo
There are dial kits:
Re: Fuel Economy Survey
Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:55 pm
by DelicaDJ
Thanks, Yojimbo! That looks very nice & will definately come in handy in the US & when traveling into Canada or Mexico. I just wish I had my Delica NOW so I could get on the ball, attend some meets, & generally enjoy myself!
Re: Fuel Economy Survey
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:30 am
by yojimbo
I haven't actually fitted one myself, I keep toying with the idea, but after nearly 4 years of driving it I kind know where the mph speed limits are on a kmh dial now! The other thing to get would be a gps speedometer HUD, just well, because!
Re: KPH vs MPH and Dial Kits
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:47 am
by FalcoColumbarius
Basically DJ, there are three relevant measurement systems in this discussion: Imperial, American & Metric.
Most of the countries active in this forum are now "officially" using metric.
From a Metric point of view there are 4.55 litres in an Imperial gallon and 3.78 litres in an American gallon.
One metre is comprised of 39.37 inches.
1,000 metres = one kilometre.
1.6(093) kilometres = one statutory mile.
100 KPH = 60 MPH.
80 KPH = 50 MPH.
50 KPH = 32.something MPH.
As Yojimbo mentions there are dial kits available from automotive stores. I would think that a state like Washington, neighbouring Canada would have them. They typically have two rings of numbers, one in MPH & one in kilometres.
Falco.
Re: KPH vs MPH and Dial Kits
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:34 am
by RichD
I don't even use my speedometer, because its not accurate. I use the speedo in my GPS.