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Old 03-04-2019, 04:46 PM   #1
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Took the plunge on Dakota Dash

After much research and back and forth I've settled on the Dakota Digital (vhx) dash for my 85. I wanted something that retained a somewhat period correct look while providing modern function/features. In the end the cost ($750) isn't bad compared to similar options. I have other DD products and the quality is A+!
I'm going with the classic black background with white pointers/numbers that lights blue at night. I really like the many features this has especially, the programmable warning lights. They have a higher option model (HDX) but that seems overkill and expensive in my case. Now I'm just waiting on the big brown truck to show up!
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Old 03-04-2019, 06:11 PM   #2
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Re: Took the plunge on Dakota Dash

It sounds like you may have already ordered your gauages, but take a look at these ones as well. Still Dakota Digital but have a squarebody look. I have bought these for my build (not installed yet).

https://azproperformance.com/collect...ssic-73-87-c10
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Old 03-04-2019, 06:21 PM   #3
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It sounds like you may have already ordered your gauages, but take a look at these ones as well. Still Dakota Digital but have a squarebody look. I have bought these for my build (not installed yet).

https://azproperformance.com/collect...ssic-73-87-c10
Same thing. $50 more. I ordered from Summit.
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Old 03-04-2019, 09:26 PM   #4
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Re: Took the plunge on Dakota Dash

Not sure if you looked at my link - its not the same as what you posted. Its a custom run with the squarebody font and styling.
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Old 03-04-2019, 10:37 PM   #5
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Re: Took the plunge on Dakota Dash

My apologies. I did not catch that the first time. I see that now. It's not bad. I wish they would lose the 160 speedo. 85 would be perfect.
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Old 03-05-2019, 08:37 AM   #6
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My apologies. I did not catch that the first time. I see that now. It's not bad. I wish they would lose the 160 speedo. 85 would be perfect.
Look at the RTX series. All the features with a stock look and numbering. They are about 1200 though...
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Old 03-05-2019, 01:53 PM   #7
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Re: Took the plunge on Dakota Dash

does anyone know if anyone make something like this with a KM/H speedo or atleast have it like the stock ones have both
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Old 03-06-2019, 02:04 PM   #8
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does anyone know if anyone make something like this with a KM/H speedo or atleast have it like the stock ones have both
With Dakota Digital you can specify KM/H when ordering.
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