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Anybody using a Dakota digital dash? If so how do you like them?
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rooster wrote:Anybody using a Dakota digital dash? If so how do you like them?


I have one installed. Haven't been "using" it yet.
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I love how versitile it is (want to add a diesel engine later? It has a wait-to-start light) Everything is digital controlled and adaptable to your build. Gearing or tire changes only require a quick reprogram of the speedo. Change fuel tanks or run a custom sender? No problem. You can even program non-linear senders.

I also like dual-trip meters, serivce odometer, odometer, 0-60 times. I was able to use a Jeep digital speed sender with my Atlas and interface with the DD gauge. The user programable warnings are nice too.

Despite its cost, it is cheaper than a comparable set of Autometer gauges. And you still don't get turnsignals, check engine, high beam, etc indicators.
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Can you turn the brightness down? I rather enjoy having to squint at night to see whether or not I have enough fuel to make it home.
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Digger , saw your thread, beautiful bronco I must admit, thank you for sharing I think I have to get one now!
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akaFrankCastle wrote:Can you turn the brightness down? I rather enjoy having to squint at night to see whether or not I have enough fuel to make it home.

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Yes. It has a day and night brightness settings that are both programmable from OFF-to-FULL brightness



rooster wrote:Digger , saw your thread, beautiful bronco I must admit, thank you for sharing I think I have to get one now!

Thanks! Shop around. I bought mine around Christmas time and combined sale prices with 10% off to save over $150
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Nice info! Anyone running one of the fully digital ones?
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rooster wrote:Nice info! Anyone running one of the fully digital ones?

I have one, sitting in a centennial attic.
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Well if you want to offload it I might be your guy
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I'd really rather install it.
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Ya don't blame ya, but if you wanna get some money for other stuff Im your guy
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I'm running one now... All is good so far, and have another one sitting here waiting to go in something..
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plumbdoctor wrote:I'm running one now... All is good so far, and have another one sitting here waiting to go in something..

Maybe Zoso would take it for storage fees on something I tripped over in his garage yesterday? poke
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D&D72 wrote:
plumbdoctor wrote:I'm running one now... All is good so far, and have another one sitting here waiting to go in something..

Maybe Zoso would take it for storage fees on something I tripped over in his garage yesterday? poke



:laughing2: :laughing2: :laughing2: poke lmao
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Probably deserve that... But family matters take over first
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Yes they do..... thats why my bronc isnt getting much done.
your running light lenses are all over there too.
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plumbdoctor wrote:Probably deserve that... But family matters take over first



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