Digital Speed-O Under Tach

[kidsmurf2000]

Anybody know if its possible to move the digital speedometer to the main computer display, under the tach? It seems a more natural place for it than off to the side.

Thanks!

2002 996 C2 Targa

[Tool Pants]

That is the way it was prior to 2002 on the 996 and prior to 2001 on the 986. Then Porsche came out with what I call the new style cluster and the digital speed display moved. We were not happy back then when the change was made.

You cannot move the display.

[DCP]

Anybody know if its possible to move the digital speedometer to the main computer display, under the tach? It seems a more natural place for it than off to the side.

Thanks!

2002 996 C2 Targa

I agree that it is not the best place. Porsche moved it back under the the tach in the 997.

[siddharth]

Anybody know if its possible to move the digital speedometer to the main computer display, under the tach? It seems a more natural place for it than off to the side.

Thanks!

2002 996 C2 Targa

I agree that it is not the best place. Porsche moved it back under the the tach in the 997.

The design engineer was probably got too drunk the day he designed that. Either that or he never drove a car. Who the hell keeps the computer display below the tach instead of the more relevant "speed" !?

To answer you question, what others was is also the same that I've heard otherwise. I'm not sure if an older (1999-2001) instrument cluster is your answer. You could find a cheap on off eBay or something but check with the dealer if the wiring is compatible.

[kidsmurf2000]

Thanks for the replies. I wondered why my 1999 986 had it under the tach, and the 996 didn't. Sounds like a short sighted design change. Strange the computer cannot display the information, since it must already know it.

Cheers!