Dash is back in with Dakota Digital RTX gauges

72hemi · January 31, 2021, 04:43:28 PM

I finally have the interior back together in my 72 Challenger and I couldn't be happier! Fresh dash pad, new Dakota Digital RTX instrument cluster and GT Performance Tuff wheel. I still have a little more wiring to do before I'm finished. You can monitor my progress and see how I do the work by subscribing to my YouTube channel Life at Speed.

https://youtube.com/channel/UChAzOMcR7uLgoYjS9xODpsg

anlauto · March 02, 2021, 01:23:27 PM

@72hemi with the Dakota dash, is there two little remote switches or something ? If so, where did you mount yours ? I'm still waiting for mine to arrive.

72hemi · March 11, 2021, 09:21:56 AM

Quote from: anlauto on March 02, 2021, 01:23:27 PM
@72hemi with the Dakota dash, is there two little remote switches or something ? If so, where did you mount yours ? I'm still waiting for mine to arrive.

Sorry for the late response, I haven't checked in on here in a couple weeks. The kit comes with a single toggle switch that needs to be mounted within reach of the driver. It comes with a mounting bracket and on my dash frame there happened to be a pair of holes that happened to line up perfectly with the switch mounting bracket so I mounted it there.

72hemi · March 11, 2021, 09:23:54 AM

Not sure why it posted the picture upside down, but I have tried to fix it and it won't let me,

anlauto · March 11, 2021, 10:03:25 AM

Thanks for the response, I finally got my Metric version this week, haven't really "dug" into it yet. I think I'm going to put that switch in the cigarette lighter hole

dodj · March 11, 2021, 10:22:55 AM

What is the switch for?

JonH · March 11, 2021, 10:35:53 AM

Quote from: dodj on March 11, 2021, 10:22:55 AM
What is the switch for?

Allows you to toggle through all the functions of the digital readouts. Setup, time, dash lights, top speed, rpm, etc. etc...go to their website and you will see a list of functions. Big list with some cool readouts...

Skdmark · March 11, 2021, 11:39:53 AM

Could it be installed where the 4th hole is for rear defog/top lift on the switch pod?
Assuming that spot is not occupied.

anlauto · March 11, 2021, 12:33:39 PM

Quote from: Skdmark on March 11, 2021, 11:39:53 AM
Could it be installed where the 4th hole is for rear defog/top lift on the switch pod?
Assuming that spot is not occupied.

I'm sure you can get creative with it....no rules when customizing a car

dodj · March 27, 2021, 04:41:28 AM

I think if it were me, I would go with a steering wheel that has a built-in button or two.
Something like this
https://getnrg.com/collections/leather-collection/products/rst-007

Accessible without leaning over I'm thinking. And I already have the estopp button in the cig lighter hole.

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