Changing different - speedo correction?

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Changing different - speedo correction?

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Hi there, I have a longer ratio diff off a 320 to use on my 318. Will this require a new speedo sensor? If so where is it located? Thanks in advance, Dan.


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Re: Changing different - speedo correction?

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No mate, your speedo drive is from the gearbox.
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Re: Changing different - speedo correction?

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meaning you need a different speedo as the correction is built in there, otherwise it will never know what final drive is fitted. See under top tech topics.
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