Speedhut Custom Gauges - Order Now!

[paultvx]

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.

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by paultvx
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.

Good luck!!!

[Simon Templar]

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....


....sT

[paultvx]

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.

[VXMAN]

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...

[Joe_Black]

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!

[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. 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.

[Inaba]

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

[paultvx]

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.

[Jonnie]

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

[loco6464]

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.

[Inaba]

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?

[Moncha]

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.

[IsuZOOM]

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

[omegavx]

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.