I upgraded to flash player 6 and the Speedhut page doesn't work any more. It tells me I don't have a flash player. Anyone else getting this? has the group buy page been removed?
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I upgraded to flash player 6 and the Speedhut page doesn't work any more. It tells me I don't have a flash player. Anyone else getting this? has the group buy page been removed?
I just looked at the group buy page yesterday to check how many orders had been placed and it was there. Maybe it's just the upgrade you just did.
hey guys,
Speed hut is asking for too many orders for the custom gauges. I did some research and Found Import Intelligence. I called them and they said they only need 10 orders to start, someone to organize the group by, and a doner of how the gauge looks....the number to call is 610.321.2055 and the site is Importintelligence.com.. They have cool designs and needle kits, I was trying to use there needle kit after i got the speed hut mod, but i can't wait that long....the people who ordered the 7 on the speed hut site, including myself, by the time we see 20 orders, by then cars will be floating.... Just informing you guys, and for someone to set some kind of group by.....screw speed hut for toying with us like that, i hope we can get it from these guys.:mad:
Jamar
P.S. Only down fall about the site is that you can't interact and fool around with the options of different gauge setting like on the speed hut site to see what you want. I just want my gauges. BUt there Specialty Installations section which is the second link allows you to add graphics and details. I am sure one of you older, wiser, more business oriented gentalmen can smooth talk your way to a nice deal, with font options and other accessories for the rest of us. After talking with them at speed hut they seem pretty helpful. Plus i think they'll do the TOD also...
Sites
http://www.importintelligence.com/FM...list.html&-new
and
http://www.bee.net/a2low240/gauges/installs.html
I am diggin the Black & white Carbon fiber Ying Yang style.
Would the price still be set at $99?
http://www.bee.net/a2low240/gauges/install6.jpg
Bleah...
Look at Speedhut's gallery and compare it to the samples shown on Import Intelligence. I think the Speedhut gauges are of a slightly higher level of quality. The letters, numbers, and hash markes are printed much better (sharp, no crappy, half-*** edges or black outline with inconsistent stroke width). Perhaps we can convince Speedhut to lower the minimum order to a more likely number by citing what Import Intel. is willing to offer?
Just a thought.
Well when comparing both products with an electron microscope ;eekg; yeah speed hut may have a little better quality, but the fact is that speed hut WILL NOT, I repeat WILL NOT, have 25 orders at the rate its currently going by 2005. I means whos willing to wait that long, thats like having a new suit, nice shoes, nice tie, with no belt....its just doesn't look right. My interior mods are small compared to alot of the people i see on here...that have everything but updated gauges... The VX looks like its a 2005 car to most, until they see the shifters and the guages...
I rather have a custom panel that’s a B- rate then NO gauge panel at all and left with everything else in my car looking up to date and nice EXCEPT for my gauges... I mean the question is take the chance of not having it at all or having it definitely... But then again, maybe we can convince speed hut to lower the order, but then again speed hut doesn't seem to offer as many fonts as I.I. does.... so they both have there pros and cons...PLUS the needle kit if anyone other then myself is willing to by will already be made for your order... I'm starting to see the tides shifting a bit, in I.I. favor but thats just MHO.... :rolleyes: lol
what's up Batan how u been and just wondering is this picture of gauges is on you dash board and if so nice like and im still looking for gaugesfor my vx and still waiting for to come out the shop and im spending alot money on this but you what it worth it cuz there's only 3 people that i know that has a vx in NJ and thats better that Couple of thousands of Ford, chevy ETC......
so just like to know is that part of your VX and talk 2 you later
(OT) WOW! That is one heck of a run-on sentence, hehe. ;) (BOT)Quote:
Originally posted by VX-KING
what's up Batan how u been and just wondering is this picture of gauges is on you dash board and if so nice like and im still looking for gaugesfor my vx and still waiting for to come out the shop and im spending alot money on this but you what it worth it cuz there's only 3 people that i know that has a vx in NJ and thats better that Couple of thousands of Ford, chevy ETC......
so just like to know is that part of your VX and talk 2 you later
Fact is, 25 orders isnt unreasonale given the amount of VX's that are out there. The problem is, most people on the forums would rather see it ALREADY installed before they order. I cant blame them, but in my case, I usually jump right in on a deal where I can get something cool and pioneer a product. You pay the price sometimes (Hotshots intake, n1's services while sick, etc) but there is always light at the end of the tunnel. I say, in this case, someone go with the other panel company and see how they come out. If they look good, then the Speedhut folks can always cancel and go that route. If not, then Speedhut is still an option. Its a win win situation. ;Dy;
Small detail but...Quote:
Originally posted by Native_V_ha
.... and a doner of how the gauge looks
Who would be willing to take their dash apart and send their gauge panel for measurements to those folks?
Feel free replace "willing" by "crazy enough" in the previous sentence ;)
Michael
This already has the ring of "too many cooks in the kitchen." Understandable though... everyone wants something, on their own terms. Personally, at any price, I'd rather have a product that I feel is top notch than to settle for something that is half-assed.
Since no one has volunteered, I will try to email Speedhut and see if they are willing to lower the minimum order to 10... just to get this thing started (and a swift kick in the ***) just so the timid can see the finished result sooner and hopefully signup for additional orders. Comparing Speedhut's prices on other kits to what they want us to pay, I think they will still make money at even 5 orders. If they say no, then I'm going to tell them this thing is as good as dead because at the current minimum of 25, it will never happen... it will just drag on and be forgotten by all.
Hey Bro,Quote:
Originally posted by VX-KING
what's up Batan how u been and just wondering is this picture of gauges is on you dash board and if so nice like and im still looking for gaugesfor my vx and still waiting for to come out the shop and im spending alot money on this but you what it worth it cuz there's only 3 people that i know that has a vx in NJ and thats better that Couple of thousands of Ford, chevy ETC......
so just like to know is that part of your VX and talk 2 you later
Long time no hear, guess we both been too busy working.
Sorry, I wish it was mine. I got that photo from the Import Intelligence site.
When are we gonna have a NY/NJ meet? I thought you were organizing something by the Jersey Shore.
Let me know, aight!
Peace
The thing about it is the gauges don't look that bad. I mean standing back from the drivers side or even the passengers side you wouldn't even notice the difference in quality from what i am seeing. Hopefully speed hut will not call our bluff and back down to 10 orders. But if not i guess where SOL. I mean i guess my eyes need to be checked but the gauges didn't look as horrible as you say they look. I mean if you want to get tech there are alot of mods on here that aren't up to par but do alot for the over all look of what they're trying to accomplish. In the long run its worth it, some people even like what they have to offer over there previous gauges. I mean who really gets that close to the gauges anyway, thats like someone looking directly at your modified shifters and saying, "Hey you wrapped it with black tape" if someone is going to be stairing that hard at it then they are lookin for something wrong... like i said its not as detailed as speed hut but its not bad either....its like optimizing graphics for a website, you change the dpi on the picture just alittle bit to make the site run faster, its not as good quality as the original image but it gets the job done for the overall site and the user is not going to notice that particular graphic when there other images around..No ones going to be that up close to see the details and imperfections you mention, from 3 feet away unless you have superman vision you wouldn't even notice, remember the pictures they they are showing are probably 10 inches away, no way you going to notice the details your expressing from the average driving distance, you must be Jake 2.0 if so, ...unless your doing car shows, then i agree with you, but other then that, this mod is good enough for the average VX owner... To say its just pure garbage is just wrong.
In fact, of the photos where you can really see the edge detail of the markings - it appears that it is only the metal-flake surface that has poor quality. There is only one or two shots of non-metal flake surface that gets close enough, but they all look just fine.
Not good enough for me. If that's what you all want... good luck.
To me, this entire quote is just sad. Average VX owner? 10 inches away? I'm sorry... if you guys out there don't care enough about your VX to put something on it that gives you total satisfaction, I don't know what else to say... it's just wrong. Most of you talk about having this "awesome auto" that beats cars and SUVs alike. You are so proud of your VX that anyone that MENTIONS something else is either copying the VX, or can beat it on the road but not off-road, or whatever... yet, mods like this, and you just don't care if it looks as nice and clean as at LEAST the OEM version??? C'mon!!! People! We have a totally unique, VERY limited automobile!!! You don't want to settle for stuff that looks somewhat decent up to 10 inches away, do you??? Some of you post how much time you spend waxing your VX (like 6 coats!!!), and making the cladding sparkle. THAT is PRIDE! Is pride modding you pride and joy to where someone dosent notice your cheapy mod until they get climb inside, or get close?Quote:
Originally posted by Native_V_ha
The thing about it is the gauges don't look that bad. I mean standing back from the drivers side or even the passengers side you wouldn't even notice the difference in quality from what i am seeing. Hopefully speed hut will not call our bluff and back down to 10 orders. But if not i guess where SOL. I mean i guess my eyes need to be checked but the gauges didn't look as horrible as you say they look. I mean if you want to get tech there are alot of mods on here that aren't up to par but do alot for the over all look of what they're trying to accomplish. In the long run its worth it, some people even like what they have to offer over there previous gauges. I mean who really gets that close to the gauges anyway, thats like someone looking directly at your modified shifters and saying, "Hey you wrapped it with black tape" if someone is going to be stairing that hard at it then they are lookin for something wrong... like i said its not as detailed as speed hut but its not bad either....its like optimizing graphics for a website, you change the dpi on the picture just alittle bit to make the site run faster, its not as good quality as the original image but it gets the job done for the overall site and the user is not going to notice that particular graphic when there other images around..No ones going to be that up close to see the details and imperfections you mention, from 3 feet away unless you have superman vision you wouldn't even notice, remember the pictures they they are showing are probably 10 inches away, no way you going to notice the details your expressing from the average driving distance, you must be Jake 2.0 if so, ...unless your doing car shows, then i agree with you, but other then that, this mod is good enough for the average VX owner... To say its just pure garbage is just wrong.
If this is something you want, and you seriously think it looks good, then by all means go for it. But seriously, if you are telling yourself that you have to have something, and you KNOW it isn't that great, and you KNOW it doesn't look good at a certain distance, but you think you have to have it, then there IS A PROBLEM!!!!!!!!
Well we do have people who are nit pickers on here so you can't even get mad at those type of comments. They can bash the mod all they want, you don't want it then don't by it, wait forever and a day for speed hut...allot of people will be satisfaction with this mod...if you don't want it then don't by it, but don't try to bash it for other because of your "its not perfect, its not perfect", if I had your attitude towards things I could probably find something wrong with anything and never be satisfied. This mod is satisfactory to most, not all but MOST people I've shown it too... You find me what you think a perfect mod is of ANYTHING, I'll look up close, and I will BASH it and find something wrong with it. Can't have that it has to be perfect attitude with everything you'll never get anything done, wither its personal or business. Like I said before it’s a B rating. Unless your doing shows where people like yourself will be all up close to the detail, and i mean really up close, then I wouldn't get it but for the average VX owner its good. MEANING the majority of people who see it. We get this mod done, I’ll put picture on here and I bet you'll be calling in for one, I’ll guarantee it. Unless you allow your “Pride” to get in the way...now that my friend is sad. But you can be picky you have the right...if its A+ or bust in your eyes so be it.... :rolleyes:
Errrr, I'm not too sure what else to say, so I will just say this... you just restated every reason as to why not to get them. I'll just leave it up to our fellow VX'ers as to how they want to represent their vehicles.
Now now, lets play nice. School is still in session.
I dont think anyone is TRULLY bashing, but some critiquing just where we should go with this thing. Realistically, the Speedhut option was the first to arrive and folks jumped to that opportunity. Then some jump in stating they would rather see it installed before making the purchase. This, in turn, hurts the overall production of the item since skepticism plays a part, and may hamper it's ever possible existence. Then, another option is made available after the fact that orders and pressure have already been committed to Speedhut. This now doubly frustrates those who have committed.
I speak for myself on this, but as one of the few Speedhut customers, it does indeed cause some frustration to push a product for development, knowing it will only be made after so many orders. Knowing that some can not/will not order without ACTUALLY seeing it first, Knowing that another company is also able to produce this product for less.
This isnt a lecture reply, but IS a "hey, lets all step back and look at the REAL scene before we strangle each other" sort of post. I am all for both instrument panels, and I dont blame folks for not committing before seeing the goods. So, before we start tearing each other apart in a battle royale, I propose that the Speedhut deal continues, the other instrument panel deal goes through with their work, and those who wish to wait and see how these things work out and look, continue to support both groups.
Ya, I know, I sound like some damned tree hugger here. I just dont want to see another thread fade to black in a mist of flaming and mayhem. Especially when there is an interest in it, personally. :)
I'm not trying to flame anyone personally. I'm not singling any one person out. Heck, I purchased my SC a year ago last month (although I didn't receive it for a month, and didn't have it installed until a month after that). At that point, there were only a few people that had the kit installed, and not all of those vehicles were VXs. I went in somewhat blind, but it just so happened that it was a terrific mod.
I am teetering on the idea of custom gauges. I installed some indiglos on my Prelude, and ended up taking them out because I thought they looked too "rice" I guess you could say. I like the fact of having something, not only different in there, but also like it came designed for the VX. If it comes down to it, I can handle leaving the gauges stock as they aren't bad, it's really the entire dash that needs updating... anyone want to tackle that? :)
Anyway, again, everyone knows they can do whatever they want to whatever they want (their VX). I just want people to think about it... what is your standard for your VX? Some people buy cars just for transportation. I'm assuming almost all of you didn't buy the VX to be a grocery hauler, or to just drive back and forth, to and fro work.
Gotta say it. The I.I. overlays look pretty cheap. They're really just stickers with holes cut around the factory markings. The fillers that go on the inside of the characters , like the inside of the 0 (zero) look like they were cut out by hand. The vehicle owner will probably have to put them in position by hand since they appear to be separate small pieces. Doesn't look like any possibility for E.L either
I actually don't mind the existing, carbon-fiber gauge faces. To me, altering the bezel/surround would be a more striking option (as long as the contrast was there). You could also go with a glow needle rather than the glow gauge... something else to think about.
-- John
Were on the same page. I like the needle idea, and may go to a brushed stainless surround. I also picked up a Rodeo cluster and may use it to replace the VX rpm and speed faces.Quote:
Originally posted by johnnyapollo
I actually don't mind the existing, carbon-fiber gauge faces. To me, altering the bezel/surround would be a more striking option (as long as the contrast was there). You could also go with a glow needle rather than the glow gauge... something else to think about.
-- John
Jonathan
Allright you Ghandi wannabes. :D No one is bashing anyone here. It's a discussion as far as I am concerned. If one person is harsh with words, then it's only natural for the response to be just as harsh... can't even read some of the responses anyway.
Regardless... here's Speedhut's reply.
Unless we can come up with 18 orders, we are SOL with Speedhut. Am I frustrated by this? not at all. I am OK with the stock gauges and I've never committed to the group buy... specially seeing how timid the response has been since this thing first started and I'm not going to give away my CC info to a stranger for nothing. It looked to be a lost cause right from the start... some people wanted this... others wanted that... it reminded me of waiting in like at Burger King while someone ordered a Whopper but don't want the standard fixings. I still can't unerstand how anyone could install anything that is not up to par into a vehicle the claim to love and cherish. The kit just doesn't look professional compared to the others out there. But, to each his own. There's got to be other manufacturers out there besides Speedhut and Import Intel.Quote:
Thank you for your interest in our Pre Order Program! Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a 10 minimum at the same price. In the past, we have been able to offer a lower minimum in our Program for a higher
price. With just 10 Pre Orders the cost would be close to double. This may not work with most of our Customers however. Tooling costs are very high and generally cannot be met without enough interest.
*Please check back to see our NEW Premium Gauge line coming exclusively
to Speedhut in November!
Good luck with Import Intel.
Here's another:
http://makotoautotrends.com/displayd...-RODE-0002-IG6
I've contacted them but haven't received a response.
Here's a company selling glow needles:
http://www.importcarpartsplus.com/
They are about half the prices above on eBay.
-- John
The reverse glow from Makoto looks pretty good too. Looks very OEM.
http://makotoautotrends.com/images/p...-XXXX-RVGX.jpg
The kits on Import Car Parts Plus looks to be the same ones from Import Intel.
Here is a company that will do custom designs, yet not El-Glo
http://www.blackcatcustom.com/us-custom.htm
Just for the record. :DQuote:
Originally posted by WormGod
I dont think anyone is TRULLY bashing, but some critiquing just where we should go with this thing.
If Speedhut cant come through, no love lost anywhere. If they cant commit, then we cant either, so we go back to square one. And square one aint so bad, considering we already have alternatives. It does indeed, look like a lost deal. Anyone else who is still interested in an instrument panel changeout, plan B is still always an option.
Whoa, no thanks. It'd probably turn out to be a hit though. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Dallas4u
Here is a company that will do custom designs, yet not El-Glo
http://www.blackcatcustom.com/us-custom.htm
Makoto has my vote. Import Intel and anything like it is not an option to me.
Inaba, are you around? Did you send a spare gauge to Speedhut? Seem to remember something to that effect. Perhaps we can do the same again if we find another vendor who is willing... pitch in to cover shipping etc.
I hate to flog a dead horse, but I guess it is safe to say this is most likely a, well, a dead horse now. I just looked at the site and there are only 8 orders after all this time, and since this thread was buried deep, it most likely will never reach 25.
Has anyone cancelled orders yet? I am debating.
I haven't cancelled yet but I've been thinking about it. I guess I will cancel when the other 7 start to cancel their orders.
Maybe someone will buy 5-10 of them and put them on ebay after the production run starts?
Yes, I'm around... not sure what else I can do at this point.
I can probably the gauge cluster back from them if we can find another vendor that would do it for less pre-orders... but I haven't seen any around that do a decent job.
There's always the possiblity of buying more than one and selling it on Ebay, I'm not sure I want to fork out $1k for a new Dash though :)
Just a thought but looking at the little screws on the dials of our guages, they do NOT protrude above the plastic back of the panel that this new overlay is going to sit on, so it should look just fine without big bumps. The dial needles have a large center circle that hides the larger hole required to slip the new overlay over them.