Shift Light

[Mark182]

I'm thinking of installing a shift light or sequential light in my 182 and was wondering if anyone had already done this succesfully. I've searched the forum but can't find an 'idiots guide'.

I understand that there are 3 wires to connect - positive, negative and the wire it uses to get info about current rpm. Having looked at peoples post, this rpm wire seems to be a bit of a problem. Has anyone discovered where to connect it?

 

[Fletcher]

Doesn't the 182 have a shift light as standard?

 

[daviebroon]

not a shift light... more an over-revving light

 

[Weeman]

how about changing gear just before it hits the limiter works for me, LOL

 

[Jay]

:S is it really worth it??

 

[rory182]

I dont think I could be arsed with the hassle, each to their own though.

Oil temp gauge would be more worthwhile addition IMO

 

[Funkyjahooner]

Mine doesn`t have a shift light as such, i just change gear when it hits the red line area. Thats what its there for isn`t it ?

 

[ukaskew]

Regardless of the need (I think the engine noise gives you every indication you'll really ever need) I think it could be an interesting addition, could look quite nice. For that reason alone please let us know if you manage it, and how you did it!

 

[Dan@SJM]

Oil temp gauge would be more worthwhile addition IMO

Deffo.

 

[Gareth]

what is this? 2 fast 2 furious? a bit OTT methinks.

 

[CrazyK]

Oil temp/pressure gauge would be my additions,

No real need for a shift light there is a dirty great dial next to the speedo to tell you how its reving! Spend a little time with the stereo off and listen to your engine you can hear/feel when you go past peak power thats when you change gear. When you get it on a RR you can get an exact peak power/rpm figure, stick a little bit of tape over the rev counter at that point, bonza!

Go for an enthusiastic drive for a couple of hours with the windows down you'll have it cracked by the time you get back!

 

[GazCB]

I was under thge impression that a 172 reaches peak power about 500rpm before the limiter i.e. peak @ ~6250rpm?

I do understand tho, that things revs up to the limiter so fast in the first two gears you miss it if you blink.

 

[sh33n]

Surely with the right ECU you could just change the standard light to come on a bit earlier rather than a bit late.