ORB 227 1 Cars Posted May 26, 2010 When I bought my car I was always a little worried about the miles only being 36k So I contacted the owner before the one that sold it to me. After chatting to him and checking the MOT database we think my genuine miles should be 73 ish So I tried to change it! I know that finding a set of clocks with 72 on would be a hard job, so I wonder if anyone out there can sort me out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz. 2 Posted May 26, 2010 Stick a drill on the speedo cable! We found that it will wind the odometer forwards but not backwards. I'm mnot sure what would happen if you went right around though - could be an easy way to show less mileage on high mileage cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted May 26, 2010 A drill sends my clocks backwards . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted May 26, 2010 The forums full of Arthur Daleys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SurGie 54 Posted May 26, 2010 That's a nice little earner The drill method is what id suggest as you can still buy new clocks afaik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted May 27, 2010 Changing the mileage to read what you want isn't difficult to do, although for obvious reasons I will not explain how to do it on a public forum. I'm happy to adjust your clocks if you send them to me, or if needs be I'm happy to sell you a set adjusted to 73k to match your actual mileage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz. 2 Posted May 27, 2010 Just so everyone knows I don't do this on a weekly basis. We were trying to find out if the speedo cable was working on a mates 205RG... got the cordless out and woo! we're doing 60mph! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roote 0 Posted May 27, 2010 we mentioned this on another thread, so for a maths question, if you put a drill on a set of clocks and at full speed you are doing 60mph how long would it take to remove, sorry put on 37k miles ? lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygoron 2 Posted May 27, 2010 time = distance/speed time = 37000/60 time = 616.66 hours time = 25.69 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz. 2 Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Depends on the drill of course. Corded would be better - sit there doing the max on the speedo for a while. Say 130mph ish..... oooooooh just did the math for 37k @ 130mph... 285hrs! Don't think that method would work really as you'd need constant turning for 12/13days! Edited May 27, 2010 by oz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe-Tait 0 Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Masking tape the trigger up before you go to bed and set it away, just make sure the smoke detector is close to your mileage correction jig Edited May 27, 2010 by Joe-Tait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ORB 227 1 Cars Posted May 27, 2010 Thanks Anthony PM incoming! I put the cluster back into the car minus the odometer so I could take the car for a run, now my speedo is all to cock after I pulled it to bits and the fuel guage is not working! oops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites