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i've been reading all these speedhut Gauges replys and i am also on that waiting list cuz they need 25 people that have VX's
Well that kind of S@CK's but i hope they could make us gauges cuz i been disigning my on gauges its way different what you guys thinking about.
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i've been reading all these speedhut Gauges replys and i am also on that waiting list cuz they need 25 people that have VX's
Well that kind of S@CK's but i hope they could make us gauges cuz i been disigning my on gauges its way different what you guys thinking about.

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Well I attemped to picture what it is going to look like on my VX.

According to the latest news we should have something like that right?

version 1
http://www.websubstance.com/vx/gauges.jpg

I was was more hoping for something like this:
vesrion 2
http://www.websubstance.com/vx/gauges2.jpg

I'm a little disapointed with the version 1 because it looks like a job half-way done. I would love to see the PRNDL and the TOD gauges too.

Michael

Realistically, #2 can be done, it's the lighting that is not likely. Once you crack open the case, all of that will be made accessible. I actually plan on checking out the lights within the TOD panel to see if they can be capped with color boots. Also, the facing on the areas that you want to be made white (whatever color you want) can be airbrushed with a flat to get that appearance like the areas that Speedhut is doing. Sure, its some work on your part, but thats the beauty of modding. You do it, you appreciate it more. They got my $99 and I still anticipate getting my grubby hands on it afterwards to see what more I can do. ;)

I think the TOD not being done does make it look unfinished only because its the same type of overlay. So when you look at the gauges and see the depth of them, having 3 one color and the 4th a totally different color would make it look un-finished and out of place. Yeah I could probably do a mod to it myself, but what if I order gauges that have the flames or some kind of graphic on them, having it the current color or moding it myself becomes pretty ugly and difficult.

Just curious, but has anyone else found a different place that makes custom gauges? I know speed hut can't be the only place in the US, maybe we can find a place that will do exactly what we want with all the areas and provide some additional colors etc. I tried searching the net for alittle while the other day and found one custom place that did indiglo gagues, but they didn't have a good custom selection (ie: they'd do them but they all had to be the same white carbon fiber look etc.) My big thing with it isn't the TOD not being completed, even though that annoys me. Its the fact that I have to pay $99.00 whether I want an inverter or not. I mean yeah I'm getting custom gauges, but the inverter has to be at least 1/3 if not 1/2 the cost involved. What happends if I dont want a blue/green inverter and I want say a purple/pink inverter? I dont, but what if I did? I'd still get charged full price, plus I'd have to pay more out of pocket for my own inverter.

BTW, I'd like to thank Inaba for doing all the research on this and getting everything moving. :thumbup:

I've spoken to Speedhut and voiced our concernes. They've agreed to provide a TOD overlay as well with the package... so the only "stock" part would be the shift position.

I believe they may provide that as well if that's what we *really* want, but after thinking about it, I think it may be ok in black. I'm not so sure it would look very good with another color around it.

So... to sum up - TOD will be included in the package with your specified colors.

We can choose one additional font we want for the guages, so lets pick a font we can all agree on and then send it to them.

I'm not sure what can be done about the inverter part though. Yea, it's kind of stinky they won't offer just the inserts, I agree.

Try to get them to include the center overlay and then each person can decide if they want to use it or not. Somtimes its better to have it and not use it then to not have the option.

Thanks again Inaba for following thru with this for us. I will be adding my name to the list soon just as soon as I can find someone to install these for me.

I was going to say if they don't provide the TOD panel then we'd probaby be better off buying the cheaper Trooper kit someone else posted before and use only the panel for the two main gauges. Having the shift indicator stock is fine with me. I think it'll look OK as long as there is symmetry.

Ok, so you all dont really know me that well yet. But, I get in the habit of double checking and sometimes triple checking things when I'm going to place an order for somthing custom made. So, I sent off another email to speed hut making sure that the TOD portion would be part of the set and asking if there was any discount at all for not getting an inverter, I usually ask a coupe times, I know it can be annoying but I either get to be annoying so they give me what I want or I get the final answer as being the way it is.

Here is what I asked:
Hi Aaron, I brought these issues up with the group and the main person that organized this took my responses back to you guys. Now he says the TOD gauge will be included along with the speedo, tach and gas/oil gagues. Is this correct? The TOD will be included now?

Also, there is no way to order just the gauges without the inverter and get some type of discount? The inverter has to be at least 1/3 if not 1/2 the total price. I just can't see buying 3 sets and having to get either 3 inverters or not getting them and still paying the full price. So, any chance of just getting additional gauges without inverters or is this non-negotiable?

Here is what they said:
Hi,

The inverter is a very small portion of the gauges themselves. We could take off $8.00 for each set purchased without an inverter. The biggest expense is in the actual Custom Dial not the inverter.

The TRD will NOT be included. The other dials, Gas/Temp etc will be included.

Thanks,
Speedhut.com team

I'm happy with their response about the inverter, I really didn't care how much was taken off just that it's stupid to provide a custom piece that you couldn't seperate out (ie: buy just the dials and not the inverter). So I'm happy with that. The only thing is now they say the "TRD" will NOT be included. I'm assuming this means the "TOD" and not "TRD". So, this being the case, who'd you talk to at speed hut inaba? Did they change their mind? Maybe you talked to the manager and the person responding to me didn't know there was a change. I'd like to hear it directly from speedhut though just to make sure that the TOD IS included and its "guaranteed" to arrive with the rest of the materials when complete. It's not that I don't trust you, but I've had some experience's in the past where the shop screws you on it when the final product comes out. They say they are gonna do somthing then its not the case and they basically say take it like this or dont.

Just curious, is there a way to go back and review and possibly CHANGE your options with your order? I scanned around for a sec but couldnt see any option for it. I am about to go back and try again, but if anyone figured this out already, could ya fill me in? Thanks.

If they include the TOD, sweet. Hopefully, this will get ironed out, but regardless, I am still in.

I've been following this thread for a while now, and am interested in the custom guages. But I would have been very disappointed had the TOD and shift portions not been done. In fact, I think inserts for the sections above and below the gauges (where the idiot lights are) should be included also! I don't think the price is out of line at all, but the package should be complete. The first picture BlackVX posted just looked like it was half done.

Anyhow, thanks, Inaba, for arranging this nice mod. Once all of this issues get sorted out (and I save up a few more bucks) I'll be jumping on board also.

Just out of curiosity...Will they be making the guage bezels as well or just the guage over lays them selves?

I like the bezel option too!! :)

Can we see if while they have the test kit, if they can make the bezeles as well?

If they do this, will anyone be ordering those as well :)

If so, how much more $$$ ?

Thanks Inaba for hooking this up for all of us :cool:

Ok, so things continue to develope. I got that message saying the "TRD" wasn't included earlier this afternoon. And tonight I come home and read the following from Aaron, the guy that responded to my original email.

Email from Aaron:
He is right. We will include all panels including the TOD. The inverter is a small part of the total package price. Retail price on our web site is $9.95. Why do you need only 1 inverter? 1 inverter is not powerful enough to drive all 3 panels. The price is not negotiable for the group uys. -$99.95. this covers our tooling expenses with 25 pre-orders. I hope you understand.

So, we're back to having the TOD included and no discount on inverter's. I have one last email in to aaron, just for clarification, about this and I'll let you all know what the finally say is.

There's already a bezel. The Rodeo one works. We have the same dash as a 97 Rodeo/Passport.

I hope they are patient with the questions...