how would i upgrade the IPk in my car

baconbuttyman · 28th October 2010, 20:03

I would like to upgrade the IPK in my car, is this a hard mod to do

Dragrad · 28th October 2010, 21:29

Depends on the type of upgrade ...
Whole pack;
Dials;
lights, etc ?

baconbuttyman · 28th October 2010, 22:24

just the centre top animated thingy

Greeners · 28th October 2010, 22:36

Message centre....you need a brand new uncoded IPK, a message centre indicator switch, and 1/2 an hour T4 time to code.

calibrax · 29th October 2010, 19:24

Wow, I'm genuinely surprised that a mod wouldn't already know that, or at least know how to search for it... !

Simondi · 30th October 2010, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibrax

Wow, I'm genuinely surprised that a mod wouldn't already know that, or at least know how to search for it... !

As a mod I have to say my technical knowledge is somewhat limited, although it is certainly better than it used to be

What I would say though is that the role of being a mod does not require a technical knowledge but amongst other things the ability to spend hour upon hour looking at posts!

I'm pretty certain that Mick does know how to search for the answers and I am certain he has his reasons for starting this thread.

Anyhoo, back on topic

baconbuttyman · 30th October 2010, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibrax

Wow, I'm genuinely surprised that a mod wouldn't already know that, or at least know how to search for it... !

why are you surprised, i am not a mechanic, i am a butcher by trade, give me a pig and i will take it, bone the begger out cleaner than a freshly washed 75.
I am the first to admit i am very new to mechanics let alone electrics, hence going to college to LEARN.
Also it's easier to get a direct guage weather a job is beyond you if you ask directly.
This job does seem a bit more involved and may be put off till i know more

Barnowlnoddy · 30th October 2010, 09:11

Surely the most adept amongst us wii need help at some time. Why the blistering remark. Peter.

calibrax · 30th October 2010, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnowlnoddy

Surely the most adept amongst us wii need help at some time. Why the blistering remark. Peter.

It honestly wasn't meant to be blistering. I was just surprised, that's all. I think perhaps I just had the wrong impression of the role of a moderator. Mick, I apologise if I've offended you, it really wasn't my intent.

But the description of the message centre as "the centre top animated thingy" did make me chuckle!

geofftl1000r · 30th October 2010, 20:08

Following on with the theme of IPK's

SMC (?) have various for sale but which ones fit which cars... sorry, what I mean is:

All the KPH ones I hear can be changed to MPH by swapping out the dials.

So can I just buy any petrol, amber LED' set of clocks?

If this is thread jacking, maybe a kind MOD will move for me?

Thanks
Geoff.

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geofftl1000r Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon in Moonstone Green Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Salfords, Redhill Posts: 525 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Following on with the theme of IPK's SMC (?) have various for sale but which ones fit which cars... sorry, what I mean is: All the KPH ones I hear can be changed to MPH by swapping out the dials. So can I just buy any petrol, amber LED' set of clocks? If this is thread jacking, maybe a kind MOD will move for me? Thanks Geoff. __________________ Rover 75 2.0L V6 Auto Connie in Moonstone "I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left"

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