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**Hart_Rod** · 09-30-2016, 09:30 AM

Connected my new Dakota Digital HDX gauges last night. I am SUPER IMPRESSED with their look a capability!!! Here's a few pictures of some of their different programmable color options.

LongBox · 09-30-2016, 10:09 AM

Look really good. Just plug and play?

Cbo · 09-30-2016, 10:35 AM

Wow, these look great!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-30-2016, 10:46 AM

I need to get mine installed! Mine are the VHX, so no color change for me, but I really like the last blue.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-30-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LongBox

Look really good. Just plug and play?

Thanks. Not quite that simple, but nothing difficult.

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Originally Posted by Cbo

Wow, these look great!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I need to get mine installed! Mine are the VHX, so no color change for me, but I really like the last blue.

You'll love them!

Sklptrljay · 09-30-2016, 08:46 PM

I'm usually not fan of non stock clusters, but those look really nice! Good job.

**Advanced Design** · 09-30-2016, 10:52 PM

Impressive! Seemed I recall you were getting one of the early products? Anyway I think I read that in your Burb build...

Gus350 · 09-30-2016, 11:38 PM

Looks killer.

'68 Newtricks · 10-01-2016, 01:29 AM

The one thing I don't like about mine is blinker placement. How damn hard would it have been for them to put the blinkers where they should be. Not in the speedo.

Otherwise, I love mine. I went with simple white on black, but apparently you can change colors?

Ruscal · 10-01-2016, 10:04 AM

Cool! Mood lighting...
Gee, I'm feeling blue today
Green with envy
No red eye special?

**bigmac73** · 10-02-2016, 02:40 PM

is there a part numnber for this set up ?

**bigmac73** · 10-02-2016, 02:41 PM

i did not see anyh hdx on summits site just VHX

67ChevyRedneck · 10-02-2016, 03:27 PM

Check out our forum's vendor's marketplace. If you talk to/PM them one of them can give you a better deal than you will find anywhere. Travis at Pro Performance beat the best price I could find on the VHX gauges by about $50 and free shipping.

nuke82 · 10-02-2016, 03:28 PM

I'm glad I stumbled onto the YouTube video showing what the HDX gauges do, the Dakota Digital site doesn't explain them very well. I was about to buy the Autometer plastic gauge panel and Sport Comp II gauges, now I'm leaning towards these. I love the calibratable electronic speedo, 1/4 mile times and gauge warning options.

Malamute · 10-02-2016, 10:09 PM

I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago, looks like I'm still about 3 weeks out. I went with the silver facing.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-02-2016, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

I'm usually not fan of non stock clusters, but those look really nice! Good job.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Impressive! Seemed I recall you were getting one of the early products? Anyway I think I read that in your Burb build...

I ordered mine July 10th...

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Originally Posted by Gus350

Looks killer.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68 Newtricks

The one thing I don't like about mine is blinker placement. How damn hard would it have been for them to put the blinkers where they should be. Not in the speedo.

Otherwise, I love mine. I went with simple white on black, but apparently you can change colors?

The later VHXs and the new HDX allow you to put them in the factory location, in the display panel or both. The new HDX allow you to customize your colors,

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruscal

Cool! Mood lighting...
Gee, I'm feeling blue today
Green with envy
No red eye special?

Yes red also, I just didn't post it....

.

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Originally Posted by bigmac73

is there a part numnber for this set up ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac73

i did not see anyh hdx on summits site just VHX

Look on DD website. You will have to call Summit to order from them.

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Check out our forum's vendor's marketplace. If you talk to/PM them one of them can give you a better deal than you will find anywhere. Travis at Pro Performance beat the best price I could find on the VHX gauges by about $50 and free shipping.

I got mine from MCBMatt, he gave me a great deal!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke82

I'm glad I stumbled onto the YouTube video showing what the HDX gauges do, the Dakota Digital site doesn't explain them very well. I was about to buy the Autometer plastic gauge panel and Sport Comp II gauges, now I'm leaning towards these. I love the calibratable electronic speedo, 1/4 mile times and gauge warning options.

It even has a buzzer to tell you to turn your blinker off if you forget!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malamute

I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago, looks like I'm still about 3 weeks out. I went with the silver facing.

Yeah, I got in pretty early, so I was in the first batch that was shipped out,

.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-03-2016, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruscal

Cool! Mood lighting...
Gee, I'm feeling blue today
Green with envy
No red eye special?

Just for you!

09-30-2016, 09:30 AM	#1
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	New gauges installed.. Connected my new Dakota Digital HDX gauges last night. I am SUPER IMPRESSED with their look a capability!!! Here's a few pictures of some of their different programmable color options. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-30-2016, 10:09 AM	#2
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: New gauges installed.. Look really good. Just plug and play? __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

09-30-2016, 10:35 AM	#3
Cbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Mays landing, New Jersey Posts: 119	Re: New gauges installed.. Wow, these look great!

09-30-2016, 10:46 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New gauges installed.. I need to get mine installed! Mine are the VHX, so no color change for me, but I really like the last blue. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: New gauges installed.. I'm usually not fan of non stock clusters, but those look really nice! Good job. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

09-30-2016, 10:52 PM	#7
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: New gauges installed.. Impressive! Seemed I recall you were getting one of the early products? Anyway I think I read that in your Burb build... __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-30-2016, 11:38 PM	#8
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10-01-2016, 01:29 AM	#9
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: New gauges installed.. The one thing I don't like about mine is blinker placement. How damn hard would it have been for them to put the blinkers where they should be. Not in the speedo. Otherwise, I love mine. I went with simple white on black, but apparently you can change colors? __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

10-01-2016, 10:04 AM	#10
Ruscal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 165	Re: New gauges installed.. Cool! Mood lighting... Gee, I'm feeling blue today Green with envy No red eye special? __________________ RC

10-02-2016, 02:40 PM	#11
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: New gauges installed.. is there a part numnber for this set up ? __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

10-02-2016, 02:41 PM	#12
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: New gauges installed.. i did not see anyh hdx on summits site just VHX __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

10-02-2016, 03:27 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New gauges installed.. Check out our forum's vendor's marketplace. If you talk to/PM them one of them can give you a better deal than you will find anywhere. Travis at Pro Performance beat the best price I could find on the VHX gauges by about $50 and free shipping. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-02-2016, 03:28 PM	#14
nuke82 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 53	Re: New gauges installed.. I'm glad I stumbled onto the YouTube video showing what the HDX gauges do, the Dakota Digital site doesn't explain them very well. I was about to buy the Autometer plastic gauge panel and Sport Comp II gauges, now I'm leaning towards these. I love the calibratable electronic speedo, 1/4 mile times and gauge warning options. __________________ 72 Chevy C-10 w/ 67 front clip 355 ci Vortec 79 Lincoln Versailles 9" rear end, 390 gears 700R4 tranny McGaughy's 2.5" Front Drop Fatbar 4-Link

10-02-2016, 10:09 PM	#15
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: New gauges installed.. I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago, looks like I'm still about 3 weeks out. I went with the silver facing.

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