1973-87(91) Analog Gauges coming

[Captkaos]

Dakota Digitals new Analog guages will be available for the masses soon, here is the link to pre-order the 73-87 Analog Gauges. They are listed for $775

These are the pictures of the new Analog gauges (Carbon Fiber and Blue Pictured - bezel NOT included) Red is the other option for font color along with Silver Alloy background. NOTE: they are PRE-ORDER only right now and it will take at minumum 4-5 weeks BEFORE they are completed and shipped.












These new systems along with the Digital systems allow you to purchase additional modules to display more information in the message center. Optional models are: OBDII Interface, Pressure Module, Temperature Module, Voltage/ Current Module, EGT, Head Temperature Module, Air Temperature Module, Clock Module, Compass w/ Outside Temperature Module and Quad Air Pressure Module

-MODS, if this belongs elsewhere, please take liberties to move it.

[SBTork]

WOW!! Those look like they are right up my alley. Thanks for the heads up!!

[Low84]

Do you have pics of the silver alloy faced ones? I can't do carbon fiber...

[Captkaos]

Not yet but should have one with Alloy and Blue here soon. When I do I will take more pictures.

This is roughly what they will look like though as far as the face color goes.

[Eighty-6]

I'm definately saving for these but i have one question, what is the rj45 jack on the back for?

[J Knight]

Will they ever be offered in black face with white letter and orange illuminated needle??

[Captkaos]

The plug goes to the control unit.

J_Knight, by default, no, they have been know to allow customization though for an upcharge.

[BamaDave]

Man, I would like black face with orange needle too! I do like the idea of the alloy face though. That price is still kinda high though, would like to see an install.

[Eighty-6]

How difficult is the install and will it support dual tanks with one gas guage?

[Captkaos]

Once I get the one in it will be installed and documented on my forum and a link attached in the store to the article. It will be the same difficulty as installing an Digital system.

As for the price, If you put together a Autometer setup, you would be about $600 in just the guages, $100 for wiring and then mounting them, you are already at around $750 and these come with a limited lifetime warranty. Keep in mind if you have a login on my store discounts are available. I have to know who you are and a link to your User ID on the forum though.

Eighty-6, don't know what the meaning of your question is. The factory cluster only has one gas gauge?? So this won't work any differently...

[sethv]

Is there any way to get a speedometer that doesn't go to 160mph? I think a 120 mph or even a 100 mph one would be good (Then again I have a 4x4 so I would never think about doing over 100 anyways lol)

[Captkaos]

They are going to come out with what you see, I don't think they will be modifying the system any to alter the ranges.

[hick]

Do you know if they have plans on making other matching gauges like the boost, fuel pressure, etc or are they leaving it all up to the message center?

[Captkaos]

Yes as far as I know they will be making individual gauges.

[y5mgisi]

O M G! Those are bad freaking ass! WANT!!!

[N2TRUX]

Can you get them with pink face, lime green needles, and roman numerals? Seriously guys, these are some cool gauges at a fair price but they don't build them to your personal specs.

[juiceman650]

These are some awesome gauges!
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[andrewmp6]

I have seen these gauges in person in a early camaro they work great and can be read easy.The price is the best part its cheaper then using aftermarket gauge panel and gauges and looks kinda factory the way they fit.Email them i think they could do custom colors never hurts to ask.

[J Knight]

Originally Posted by Captkaos

The plug goes to the control unit.

J_Knight, by default, no, they have been know to allow customization though for an upcharge.

Thanks, I'll have to call them to see if they are willing to modify the face black without carbon fiber.

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Can you get them with pink face, lime green needles, and roman numerals? Seriously guys, these are some cool gauges at a fair price but they don't build them to your personal specs.

Really, do you not think these are legitimate questions by someone willing to drop $1000 on a gauge cluster. I agree these are awesome to say the least but I would like to know all my options before I buy.
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[Captkaos]

Originally Posted by J Knight

Thanks, I'll have to call them to see if they are willing to modify the face black without carbon fiber.

Really, do you not think these are legitimate questions by someone willing to drop $1000 on a gauge cluster. I agree these are awesome to say the least but I would like to know all my options before I buy.
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Dakota has a Custom Shop that will build any (currently digital) system starting at $1100, they currently do not have this option on their VHX systems that I am aware of. They are still working on a huge backlog of offering all their current digital models as analog starting with the most popular.

With that said, what I am advertising is their out of the box solution, so options would have to be approved and priced by them. I can ask, but don't be surprised if they say no. Right when they started these I asked them to make me one in analog for the 73-87 that would be setup identical to the Vac/Tach 73-87 offering. The price at that time (Nov of last year) was $1800...

[J Knight]

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Dakota has a Custom Shop that will build any (currently digital) system starting at $1100, they currently do not have this option on their VHX systems that I am aware of. They are still working on a huge backlog of offering all their current digital models as analog starting with the most popular.

With that said, what I am advertising is their out of the box solution, so options would have to be approved and priced by them. I can ask, but don't be surprised if they say no. Right when they started these I asked them to make me one in analog for the 73-87 that would be setup identical to the Vac/Tach 73-87 offering. The price at that time (Nov of last year) was $1800...

Thanks for the clarification, this VHX set up is light years ahead of our old clusters and I'm hoping that they plan on expanding there options in the future.
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[Captkaos]

I just recieved my Silver/Blue VHX system and pulled it out of the box. The plastic is still on the glass. But these are NICE!

[pat386]

I like!
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[Mr. 250r]

It talks about automatic dimming at night but can it still be dimmed like a regular cluster? that was always my problem with the led bulb swap, otherwise nice product glad it has fueland tach for once
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[1989CCD]

awesome i gotta have it !