Re: [DML] DeLorean Dakota Digital Dash

["Matthew P. Olans" <mpolans@xxxx>]

Bob,
I think for everyone there's at least a little obstruction. With
the digits instead of the sweeping arm I think there would be less chance of
that, but I can't guarantee that there will be no obstruction based on
everyone's size and shape being different.
Dakota Digital has other gauges available and they will customize
individual dashes but the price goes up to a minimum of $850 for a one-off.
They are willing to do this. I was trying to establish a line of similar
dashes so we would get a volume discount. I bet if you asked you could
replace one of the gauges with another while still receiving the discount.
Whatever is best for you. I have a 1982 DeLorean but I bought a 1981
shifter panel and will mount my last gauge where the clock should be.
The tachometer is said to work with 2, 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines.
There is a dimmer knob available from Dakota Digital to help with
brightness issues. This is an additional $24.95 which I am going to order.
I believe the standard setup allows for two settings, lights on and lights
off.
There is a trip odometer. The speedometer can be preset with
existing mileage when you order it I've been told. There is also a turn
signal indicator and high beam indicator. I suggest visiting Dakota
Digital's site for more information as I really think the turn signal
indicators and high beam indicators are lame, but that's the only issue I
have and I can live with it. They do have a function whereby you can
display trip mileage on the tachometer below the RPM indicator as the
odometer is on the speedometer if you wish but I don't know that they will
throw that in for us. It looks like it is standard but I haven't asked yet.
Otherwise there is a button on the display.
I believe other than running power, installing the dimmer knob, and
mounting the pulse generator there aren't any other modifications needed to
your interior. I am going to see if a trip reset button is included or if
we have to mount one ourselves. We're getting close to the R&D phase now.
I am going to order this first one at $850 as a one-off and have it
installed when it is ready. I will share all my notes with everyone
interested so that you can all benefit from my findings. Let me know if you
have any other questions.

Matthew
VIN #10365

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Brandys" <oehcs@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] DeLorean Dakota Digital Dash


>
> I think the idea of a digital dash for the DeLorean is a great idea. I
would
> like a few clarifications. As you know the DeLorean steering wheel
obstructs
> the view of some of the gauges (depending upon how tall you are.)
>
> 1. Would the digital dash resolve these visibility problems?
>
> 2. Will the dash offer the ability to install other gauges like turbo
boost
> pressure/ manifold vacuum) this would be really nice for turbo charged
cars?
>
> 3. Will the tachometer work with V-8 engines? The stock delorean tach
only
> works properly with a V-6?
>
> 4. Will the brightness of the gauges be adjustable? This is a problem
with
> some digital dashes.
>
> 5. Is there a trip odometer?
>
> Bob Brandys
>
>
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