How to set MotoMeter odometer mileage

[RagtopE30]

I'm no layer, but the crime is the intent.

BTW, my odo read 2500 miles or so. Come arrest me. ;)

Oh - and you can do with without taking the needle off. All you need to do is wiggle out one of the gear axles(for the small row of gears) out enough to get some slack on the gears. Then you can roll them back - but you might have to desolder the motor or something to get there.

I know there are probably other ways of doing it but I was going for the way that a person doesnt have to mess with the delicate gears or solder anything.

[george graves]

That's cool. Very good how-to!

[McGyver]

i'm planning on doing this to my '91. The title says 211xxxmi and the odometer says 205xxxmi and is broken. i guess it'll just show my miles.

[nando]

Nice write up, however this is VERY important to know when doing this.


TAMPERING WITH THE ODOMETER IS A CRIME. You are required by law, when selling a car, to provide accurate odometer information. Even when doing an engine swap, the miles are on the chassis.

http://www.odometertampering.com/

HOWEVER.. in some places you can swap an odometer with another one, and adjust the odometer back to where its supposed to be.

yes, but I think this is the key point that you may have missed:

with intent to defraud

[browntown]

ok enough commentary on legalities. lets see the vdo writeup!

[RagtopE30]

ok enough commentary on legalities. lets see the vdo writeup!

VDO writeup will be added to the original post by the weekend. Once again my way of doing it is the least intrusive in my opinion. Thanks for the support on the thread!

[RagtopE30]

Sorry for the delay on the VDO gauge. Due to weather conditions (SNOW) I am unable to get to my storage unit where the VDO gauge resides. As soon as I am able to retrieve it I will add the DIY on the VDO. Thanks for the understanding and patience!

[Ceeker]

OMG where are the R3V cops when you need em..LOL

[elmercc]

Great write up!

[mkcman17]

Ha, I didn't think anyone else was doing this method. When changing out gears for people I update the odo to near-actual reading. Crime?

[Dirtboy]

Nice write up! I wish this was around when I swapped out speedometers about 8 months ago. I had to match mileage (in this case kilometers) and I just kinda forced the numbers past the "keepers" to make the adjustment.

[beybedba]

thanks for posting

i did it... :)

[RagtopE30]

Very Nice^^ I hope this write up made it easier for you to complete!

[reelizmpro]

Great. Now there will be a shitload of low mileage E30's for sale now. Good info here for those who want to update to their actual mileage on engine or chassis or whatever.

[Cha Ching]

Great. Now there will be a shitload of low mileage E30's for sale now.

Of course, Barry! BTW, I have a '92 M-Tech convertible for sale with only 15 original miles for sale...$45,000 obo....