Speedhut Custom Gauges - Order Now!

http://www.speedhut.com/15orders_el_...mber=41&bhcp=1

Above is the link for the pre-order page from SpeedHut for our custom gauges. We need a minimum of 25 pre-orders to have the guage panel fabricated... so get your pre-orders in!

The base cost is $99.95 - and you can customize the colors and/or add Indiglo dials!

There are some really cool color combinations and logo's/fonts. You can even add your own logos or text if you want!

You can't really beat $99 bucks for a custom set of dials on the VX. Get those pre-orders in!

Questions?

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Moncha, can you maybe put this on the main page in a box or something so we can get the pre-order requirement filled?

:D Got my order in fellas....Lets keep it moving, only 23 more to go then we can get our stuff... I know i am not the only one on here thats been looking and searching for something like this....

I like how they have that set up, its fun to play with. Anyway when I have money I will order, but it might take me a month. Could someone make a .jpg of the Vehicross logo and email it to me? Is it a pain to put this in once I recieve it? I haven't been following this, since I wasn't too into it before, but now that I can play with the colors and whatnot I'm interested.

Thanx in advance,
Alan

Is there a deadline for this?

How hard is the instalation of the guages?? What all does it involve? For sure will probably get this mod!!

guys guys guys what are you up 2 i was looking at the ISUZU TROOPER 94-95 and it looks like they fit except for the TOD but gas is the same but not temp. look http://www.procarparts.com/store-det...%2DXXXX%2DRVGX

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Is there a deadline for this?

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There is no deadline... but they won't start fabricating the inserts until we have 25 pre-orders.

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I like how they have that set up, its fun to play with. Anyway when I have money I will order, but it might take me a month. Could someone make a .jpg of the Vehicross logo and email it to me? Is it a pain to put this in once I recieve it? I haven't been following this, since I wasn't too into it before, but now that I can play with the colors and whatnot I'm interested.

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They are fairly easy to put in. The dash cluster I sent in was easy to disassemble... I played with the dials a little bit before I sent it in :) It's all snap together.

Removing the cluster from the dash is a little more involved, but not overly so. Kinda scarey if you've never done it before though.

Remember, this is a pre-order, not an order. So your card won't be charged until there are 25 people ordering. You can put your pre-order in now, and there won't be any funds withdrawn until we hit the magic number.

Spazz-

The price includes the Indiglo transformer and everything... $99 for that is pretty reasonable. Regardless, the price will probably never go down so you're gonna be waitin' a long time :)

Easy to install. Installation is actually a LOT faster than the breakdown of the cluster, heh.

I put my order in. And considering it is a steep $100 for such an item, it is still rare and a great opportunity to get something that no manufacturer makes to date for the VX. C'mon, we are pioneers and pioneers have to go out on the line sometimes. ;)

Will they put their speedhut logo on them like the web-based design tool shows right under the RPM text? I would expect for that kind of money not to be driving around with somebody's advertisement on my dash.

What happens in the TOD area?

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Originally posted by Jonnie
What happens in the TOD area?

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Stated on the page... overlays will be provided... same for the gas gauge etc. Would be nice to see it but what's shown should give you a pretty clear idea.

I couldn't pass on that one. I put my order in!

I think this upgrade would make a nice face lift to the VX boring dash.

As for now, we need 20 more people...

Michael

To the best of my knowledge, there are no speedhut logos on it when shipped.

I will doublecheck that to be sure though. I agree 100%. If I buy something, I expect to either a) be paid for advertising for a company or b) not be FORCED to advertise.

Before I drive a new car off the lot, I always scrape the dealer sticker off the back tha they put on. One time, the dealer asked me what I was doing... I told him that if he's not paying me to advertise his dealership, I'm not going to drive around with his name plastered on my vehicle.

I looked the other models on the web site and they do have a logo from speedhut. Although they put it so low that I don't think it will show up once installed.
(We should confirm with them though)

I like it , I like it! I bought the new Corolla S and they have this kind on gauges too. It's pretty cool at night.

SpeedHut is waiting to get only $2500 before putting this idea to production. I think the $100 is a fair price considering that this mod is such limited. On top of that, it will be admired every time you'll drive.

It's right in your face :)

I'm not sure why they set the limit at 25, instead of 20.

I can probably knuckle them under at 20 when we get there. When I "signed up," it said it needed 20 pre-orders. Once we hit 20, I'll press the issue.

The VX gauges have been one of my biggest sticking points. I hate the dash in the VX, it looks so 80's... and retro is not cool.

A nice yellow indiglo for my proton is just what the doctor ordered!

If I get this job I'm interviewing for, I'm definitly in. Should know for sure sometime next week or so. Already had 4 interviews.

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If I get this job I'm interviewing for, I'm definitly in. Should know for sure sometime next week or so. Already had 4 interviews.

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;eekb; Good luck!!! ;)

Regarding the Speedhut logo....I would be looking for a way to get rid of it, myself. I agree with those not wanting to be unwilling billboards for the company.

However, possibly this is a non-issue afterall. Assuming that the generic mock up on their site is somewhat identical in proportion to the real thing (yes, I know, that's a BIG assumption) .....it appears that the shown 'SpeedHut' logo is low enough on the gauge face as to be covered by the panel overlay.

Compare the generic with the pic they provide of a real VX cluster and you will see what I mean.

Am still trying to decide whether or not I am in on this one. I like some of what's there. Just wish they had other possible typeface styles than what is shown on the site. What's there pretty much all leaves me cold.

By the way....perhaps I am just dense, but I'll ask anyway......is this to be an install-it-yourself proposition? Or are we to eventually ship a cluster for them to install upon? If the latter, those who can't or don't want to be without their cluster for an extended period of time might want to mentally factor in the cost of another cluster along with the upfront price of this mod.


Just a thought....


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Simon: It's a DIY installation. I believe Inaba sent a cluster to them just so they could get the dimensions and have plans drawn up.

Adam: Thanks. Crossing my fingers.

Here's a dumb question? I've had my dash apart once, that's not a problem. But, how do you remove the needles to install the overlay, then replace them without damage? Do the needles come out easy? Also, what about the center of our dash? Will the center section also in El-Glo, or will they just have a cutout to allow the stock center section to show through? I would also like to see an example of the entire console, with both side done. I'd hate to order, then have the sides be pure stock, and only the two big dials El-Glo!

Dave...

The needles just pop off and snap back on. AS far as the side displays, according to the web site and posts above the entire panel is done.

I'm in as soon as I can decide on colors and such!

According to the instructions on the site, you only need to "thread" the needles through the center holes of the panel so as to not mess with calibration. No need to remove them from the guage.
I'm still thinking on this one... I like it all especially the ability to make the colors to the ones I want but, am NOT thrilled with their choice of type faces. The only one that even looks good to me is the euro one and that is just as boring as the OEM panels. If they could add a cutom type that would be cool because I have a specific one picked out.

I'll ask about the custom type faces.

The Speedhut logo can be removed completely for an additional $10. Yea, I know... what a crock, but at least they give you the option of removing the logo...

You can add logos to the any of the gauge faces. I think it'd be cool to have the dragon on top of the TOD gauge! I think I may go for that ;)

Well, in that case they should give us all a $10 for keeping their logo. $10 extra to remove the logo?? I see, said the blind man.

That really suxs. Depending on how it is printed/applied, could it be removed? Maybe someone who is familiar with their product can comment.

Jonathan

Thats cool. I love the C/F face we already have but it would be cool to have something that fit the overall vehicle image. I would love to see the final product if anyone gets this please post a pic.

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Good news --

If we come up with our own set of fonts, we can send them to them and they can use those...

Not exactly sure how many fonts we can send it, so probably get good to get 3 or 4 good ones and then package them up and I'll send them to them to include for our gauges.

Anyone got some examples of Fonts they'd like to see?

Not to be difficult but, do you know if they use Mac or PC? It'll make a difference on the font files. The one I want to use is the font used for this site, it looks like the original Isuzu font.

I'd like to find something like the font on the VehiCROSS badging.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...cross_logo.jpg

Anyone know if they actually answer email? I tried contacting them about ordering multiple dial's with only 1 inverter. But, I havn't gotten a response as of yet.

What I'd like to do is come up with say 3 or 4 designs I really like. Then when they get here test each one, pick the one or two I like the best and then maybe sell the others for cost (ie: minus inverter). If I like them all, I might just keep them and switch them out every couple of months.

If they allowed this then my order alone would get us alot closer to the goal, assuming each dial minus inverter added to the required count.

If somone has contacted them before did you email or call them? I'm wondering if calling them would be a better idea.

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Originally posted by Moncha
According to the instructions on the site, you only need to "thread" the needles through the center holes of the panel so as to not mess with calibration......

....Not to be difficult but, do you know if they use Mac or PC? It'll make a difference on the font files.

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Hmmm.....not sure if I believe in the practicality of 'threading' the existing hands through holes in a new overlay. The holes in the overlay would have to be HUGE to fit over the large hubs of our hands. Not saying it is impossible...only saying I cannot see how that could be done without it sticking out like a sore thumb once installed.

As for typefaces.....I have practically (if not completely) all of the Adobe Mac fonts, should we need one from their library. As an aside....whats the legality of supplying it to SpeedHut ...it being a copyrighted property?


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I'd like to find something like the font on the VehiCROSS badging.

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Randy, I have a font that is quite similar if you'd like. Just give me a bit to find it.

their site is retarded, and i can't get to the link!! it keeps asking me for the flash player... I'm a frickin' website/mulitmedia designer for christs sake!!! i have the latest version of the flash player.... this is why they should include a progress anyway button on their site! i would like to see the gauges and such, i would be very interested in purchasing... i may even like to send my own font in if possible.. thanks guys.

technocoy

Must be something with your browser. IE 5 for mac and no problems with the site whatsoever.

Agreed, IE6 (PC) works great. Are you using NS?

So that must be what it feels like to be in the Mac Minority representing less than 3% of world computing.

LOL! Sorry, couldn't resist!:mbrasd:

3% and no problems. Beat that.

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Originally posted by technocoy
... this is why they should include a progress anyway button on their site!

technocoy

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They do!

just like the less than 3 percent that drive the VX... think different man, nothin' you can do on pc i can't do on a Mac (especially a G5) mmmmmm... goodness in an aluminum case... lol i can even run winblows... but i wouldn't dare subject myself to that kind of torture!:D

technocoy

oh i found that it's because i'm running the beta version of flash 7 plug-in. I'll look at it at work on monday... i'm still on 6 there. I don't see any proceed anyway button. maybe i'm blind.

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I'll ask about the custom type faces.

The Speedhut logo can be removed completely for an additional $10. Yea, I know... what a crock, but at least they give you the option of removing the logo...

You can add logos to the any of the gauge faces. I think it'd be cool to have the dragon on top of the TOD gauge! I think I may go for that ;)

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Well, not to be a little off straight thinking, but since they want to charge for keeping their logo off gauges, maybe they could put VehiCross logo on it - if there would be no copy rights problems with it. Or at least something WE know, like VX... Just a little idea.