This thing is pretty dang cool! I'm pretty disappointed at how expensive it is though, damn!
I guess it's made by Dakota Digital for them, which would probably explain why the regular Dakota Digital cluster is cheaper.
This thing is pretty dang cool! I'm pretty disappointed at how expensive it is though, damn!
I guess it's made by Dakota Digital for them, which would probably explain why the regular Dakota Digital cluster is cheaper.
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
You didn't post a link or a price??
FYI:
https://lmr.com/item/LRS-7986MUSBW/d...-cluster-79-86
$755
Ouch!
Pic for a 4-eye:
Last edited by stangPlus2Birds; 11-20-2020 at 07:09 PM.
Link for the 87-93 instruments.
https://lmr.com/products/fox-body-mu...duct-highlight
Price is $899, so even more than the 4 eye.
Honestly I wish the Dakota digital was a digital version replica of the OEM instruments for the 4 eye also. That would be cool!
The price for either is not cheap, but if you price out swapping in Autometer or comparable individual gauges, you can easily hit the same price point. If that custom look is what you want that is the way to go, but you still don't get many of the features of the Dakota Digital setup. I may end up with a set in one of my Four Eyes at some point, although I am honestly considering installing their instrument cluster in my 86 Bronco to improve the setup and lighting in it. LED bulbs have helped immensely, but the tach can't seem to read accurately and the cable actuated gear position indicator is only right for a day or so and then needs to be readjusted. That's an extra $100 add on to the dash kit, but honestly it's a pet peeve of mine, so who knows that might be my Christmas gift to myself.
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
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Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
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1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
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1981 Capri Roller
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Sweet.
I'm sure they're working on a 4-eye version. In the "review" video for this one they say Dakota made one custom for the Mercury Rising ASC/McLaren.
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
I have heard rumors of a 4 eyed version and even a 83-88 Tbird version at some point.?? Can’t remember now where I read or heard that. One can certainly dream though, right?? Lol
its nice but not crazy with the back lighting.... should have other colors
2017 Ford Explorer Sport (DD) 1986 Capri 5.0 Silver/Red
1969 Falcon XW GTHO coupe (SOLD) went to Australia
Past 4 eyes-
4th. 1981 Capri "White" Black Magic I6
3rd. 1984 Capri RS V8 Black/grey
2nd. 1984 Capri RS V8 White/red
1st. 1984 SVO Grey/grey (traded it for a worn out 1970 BOSS 302)
Both '84 Capri's vin# were 10 away from each other
U.S. NAVY 1980-2009
Yeah, I was a bit disappointed it wasn't backlit green, but I understand why they went with white. Our DDs' gauges all glow white, so probably trying to be like that.
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
I wish the Dakota Digital dash had a built in shift light. I know it will control one, but I don't see why a bright led bulb couldn't be added to the tach? I don't like gaudy tachs or external shift lights like I did 25 years ago.
Last edited by bkm; 11-24-2020 at 02:18 PM.
-David
The Brown Blob
Thanks guys.
this is the company if interested:
https://www.raptorperformance.com/co...s/shift-lights
they seem to have a newer model available now with integrated rpm readout. I have the gen 1 single mode shift light.
I also have a warning light from them hidden in the drivers side dash vent for my hurst line lock.
To activate my line lock I hit the "tgate" switch underneath the "ant" switch. that triggers a relay that gives me a three minute window to hold down my factory cruise "off" switch on the steering wheel which then triggers the line lock solenoid and raptor warning light in the drivers side vent. I wanted all factory appearance..no extra switches to activate the line lock.
Last edited by 87gtVIC; 11-25-2020 at 01:01 AM.
-David
The Brown Blob
Your car is sweet.
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
-David
The Brown Blob
Speaking of great solutions for updating your late Fox style dash, check this out! A double DIN stereo bracket that relocates your HVAC controls!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MPJ1YiaHPM
I really wish this had been around when I was in the market for a new stereo in my Zeph. I would have DEFINITELY gone with it. Too late now, though, I've got gauges there.
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
Recognize the username now. Thanks. Many cool things can be done.
-David
The Brown Blob
Isn't that what this is? https://www.dakotadigital.com/index....rod/prd895.htm
I push my fingers into my eyes......
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That is a Dakota Digital cluster, yes, but it's not designed to look like the stock gauges like the one above is.
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
OH. Duh... lol. Guess I need to pay more attention.
I push my fingers into my eyes......
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'79 V8 coupe in the works!
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