Old Story - Tach Location
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Old Story - Tach Location
Fellow 6-speeders, have you found yourself wishing the tach was larger and more centrally located? I know on the coupe it looks like a bigger dial because the needle is exposed from the center unlike the "hidden" pivot on the sedans, but in reality I think it's the same size. Twice in the last 2 weeks I had cases where I accelerated hard "unexpectedly", and before I knew it, I glanced over and I was near 6K (in 2nd)! When I'm driving normally, I'm paying attention to the tach if I'm accelerating "with gusto". On these two occasions though, I was making evasive maneuvers. Also, the position of my left arm on the wheel can sometimes hide the tach if I'm not thinking about it. I guess there's no substitute for the classic design of 2 large gauges smack in the center. Oh well, in the worst case I guess the rev limiter will kick in...
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 c240 4matic wagon
Tsk, tsk - I think you need to turn down the stereo :p
Arm position? 10 and 2 o'clock, right?
Just kidding...I wouldn't mind a large center tach like on the Porsches, but it don't make a big difference.
I drive by ear. Doesn't the Kompressor sound cool?
Arm position? 10 and 2 o'clock, right?
Just kidding...I wouldn't mind a large center tach like on the Porsches, but it don't make a big difference.
I drive by ear. Doesn't the Kompressor sound cool?
![Cool](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Nashua, NH
Posts: 1,265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2008 VW GTI
I like the guage pod just the way it is. I sometimes wish the computer display screen was dimmer.
An adjustable, aftermarket shift light (that you can switch off) might be nice on those hard acceleration days...
Has anyone "proven" the rev limiter's fuction?
An adjustable, aftermarket shift light (that you can switch off) might be nice on those hard acceleration days...
Has anyone "proven" the rev limiter's fuction?
#5
Out Of Control!!
When I first saw the inside of the new C class, I didn't like the instrument cluster. The speedometer kind of reminded me of the older american cars with the loooong speedometers, where you only see the tip of the needle. I really liked the design in the older Cs better. However, now that I'm getting used to it, I don't mind it as much. My car is automatic, so I don't look at the tach as much as I would on a stick, so maybe it would bother me more if I had the stick.
Trending Topics
#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Originally posted by vadim
I'd prefer the tachometer on the right. That way I find it easier to keep the eyes on the road.
I'd prefer the tachometer on the right. That way I find it easier to keep the eyes on the road.
#9
Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 AMG C-32
IMHO, the dash binnacle of the W203 models is vastly inferior to the previous generation C-Class. If the objective is to transmit information to the driver, our dash simply cannot compare to the gauge arrangement previously installed in the 190, C and E classes. Function should be placed ahead of form.
#10
Instument cluster
I have to agree with Revstriker, at first when I saw the instrument cluster did not like it. I was used to my BMW and Porsche's bigger round tachs. I must admit that the cluster in my C has really grown on me. It seems much more elegantly refined. I have the automatic 320 and I'm not really a person that has to pay attention to the cluster unless there's a problem, I drive more on feel. My C is a luxury car not a racer where I need the tach to redline. Enjoy your toy
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Posts: 552
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C230K, Silver, 6-speed, Evo, Roof, Leather, CD, Staggered C7 Wheels
Originally posted by otmal
The speedo should be replaced with the tach --> big and central.
Use the center digital display for speedo.
Use the left space for a temp gauge.
The speedo should be replaced with the tach --> big and central.
Use the center digital display for speedo.
Use the left space for a temp gauge.
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2000 BMW Z3 2.3 Roadster (hardtop current ly attached)
I've never thought about the tach almost always being to the right of the speedo.... interesting. my acura was that way, my bavarian is that way... hell, my moms ML320 is that way! very odd that the C-class is the exception... how that I think of it... it would make more sense to have the tach on the right (in LHD cars) as you will be dropping your right hand to shift the car, and as such it will not be present to block your line of sight... interesting insight.
oddly, my wife's CR-V has the tach on the left... could be because it was originally a JDM design adapted to the US???
oddly, my wife's CR-V has the tach on the left... could be because it was originally a JDM design adapted to the US???
#14
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,465
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C230 K
Personally, I think that the tach should be at least as big as the speedo. I guess the tach is such a little thing to do the fact that the instrument cluster was originally designed for the sedans, where I would imagine about 90% are sold as automatics.
I wish there were some more choices available in the central digital instrument readout. Maybe one displaying water temperature, oil pressure, and manifold (boost) pressure as simply numbers or smaller versions of the water temp readout (so that many engine conditions could be monitored from a single screen).
What do you think?
BT
I wish there were some more choices available in the central digital instrument readout. Maybe one displaying water temperature, oil pressure, and manifold (boost) pressure as simply numbers or smaller versions of the water temp readout (so that many engine conditions could be monitored from a single screen).
What do you think?
BT
#16
Out Of Control!!
Originally posted by otmal
The speedo should be replaced with the tach --> big and central.
Use the center digital display for speedo.
Use the left space for a temp gauge.
The speedo should be replaced with the tach --> big and central.
Use the center digital display for speedo.
Use the left space for a temp gauge.
#17
I'm sorry officer. I was monitoring the selection numbers for my 6-Disc CD changer in my Multifunction display, so my digital speedometer wasn't visible. Was I speeding? :o :o :o
#18
Out Of Control!!
Originally posted by MB-BOB
I'm sorry officer. I was monitoring the selection numbers for my 6-Disc CD changer in my Multifunction display, so my digital speedometer wasn't visible. Was I speeding? :o :o :o
I'm sorry officer. I was monitoring the selection numbers for my 6-Disc CD changer in my Multifunction display, so my digital speedometer wasn't visible. Was I speeding? :o :o :o
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Another reason that I don't like a digital speedometer only is because I like to be able to "see" where my speed is without really looking at the numbers. I know this sounds weird, but it's the same reason I don't like digital watches. When I look at my watch during the day, I can "see" how close I am to 5pm, instead of my mind having to take the 3pm, and figure out that it's two more hours. Pretty weird?? Normal?? Anyone else like this??
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 c240 4matic wagon
Originally posted by revstriker
LOL! This would be the same for me
Another reason that I don't like a digital speedometer only is because I like to be able to "see" where my speed is without really looking at the numbers. I know this sounds weird, but it's the same reason I don't like digital watches. When I look at my watch during the day, I can "see" how close I am to 5pm, instead of my mind having to take the 3pm, and figure out that it's two more hours. Pretty weird?? Normal?? Anyone else like this??
LOL! This would be the same for me
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Another reason that I don't like a digital speedometer only is because I like to be able to "see" where my speed is without really looking at the numbers. I know this sounds weird, but it's the same reason I don't like digital watches. When I look at my watch during the day, I can "see" how close I am to 5pm, instead of my mind having to take the 3pm, and figure out that it's two more hours. Pretty weird?? Normal?? Anyone else like this??
![Wink](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#22
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,465
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C230 K
Originally posted by revstriker
What is this?!?
What is this?!?
![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
BT