Speedhut gauges for our FGT's
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mardyn
GT Owner
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like our project. Those are pics of the dash in my car and the gauges are working perfectly. Speed Hut has been great to work with and I would encourage anyone with questions to contact them directly. I
I'm at a race this weekend in TN, back home next week and will answer any inquiries once I return.
Btw...It's great to have my FGT back on the road again.... thanks to Speed Hut.
Mardyn
I'm at a race this weekend in TN, back home next week and will answer any inquiries once I return.
Btw...It's great to have my FGT back on the road again.... thanks to Speed Hut.
Mardyn
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
MTV8
GT Owner
Looks great. I almost want to order the complete replacement set even though all of my stock gauges are currently working.
ViperJoe
GT Owner
Awesome job by all of those involved. I would like to see some sort of scale on the amps gauge. Silver bezels on a black backplate are essential to retaining a relatively close OEM appearance. I plan to replace all gauges ($1785). Didn't see anything on I/P illumination. Color, interface with OEM brightness controller? Etc.?
Great find at great prices, but unless I missed somethng, I don't think we're out of the hole yet guys. You won't be able to use Kip's CF panel or the standard factory panel with these gauges, at least not the tach and speedo ? So if your speedo and/or tach go out and you want to use theirs you have to use their AL dash panel. Their AL dash panel may be a direct replacment of the standard panel as far as length and width but not the same size hole sizes for the tach and speedo as the original or Kip's CF panel. You're almost "have to" get the whole set with the AL panel to keep everything matching.
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
JOETWINT
FORD GT OWNER
i would like to see a pic of them lit up at night.Do they match the rest of the interior as far as lighting goes,meaning are they bright white?That is one of the things i love about the stock gauges.If they are i think i will go for a set :biggrin
Fubar
Totally ****** Up
Just had a long conversation with the guys at speed hut. Here is what I got:
1) Silver bezel will be made available. In fact the full gamut of options on their site will be available
2) A larger Speedo 4 1/2 is available. Although they suggested that it looks a bit odd because the tach was sized down, a larger speedo doesn't visually fit.
3) The gauges are ready but the dash is probably 2-3 months out.
4) They believe the Autometer failure was due to a voltage spike. They could not comment on whether their unit would withstand the same condition but the did say that their hardware has a lifetime guarantee. They will replace any hardware failure for free.
5) Dial plates are replaceable so you can try something radical. If you don't like it, the dial can be changed for $25-$45
I'm in a for set.
1) Silver bezel will be made available. In fact the full gamut of options on their site will be available
2) A larger Speedo 4 1/2 is available. Although they suggested that it looks a bit odd because the tach was sized down, a larger speedo doesn't visually fit.
3) The gauges are ready but the dash is probably 2-3 months out.
4) They believe the Autometer failure was due to a voltage spike. They could not comment on whether their unit would withstand the same condition but the did say that their hardware has a lifetime guarantee. They will replace any hardware failure for free.
5) Dial plates are replaceable so you can try something radical. If you don't like it, the dial can be changed for $25-$45
I'm in a for set.
BlackICE
GT Owner
I like the option of changing the speedo with out having to give up my carbon fiber back plate. :biggrin
Fubar
Totally ****** Up
It will still require that we get Kip to make a new carbon plate for the new gauges. The shape of the tach necessitates a new plate. Also, even their "larger" speedo is about a 1/4 smaller than the stock speedo. It will just slip thru the stock plate.
btw, they make a GPS calibrate speedo that goes to 260mph.
btw, they make a GPS calibrate speedo that goes to 260mph.
mardyn
GT Owner
Hello all... I'm back home from a long race weekend in Tennessee.
It seems our FGT gauge project is being well received so far.
The gauge illumination looks awesome after dark, gauge faces are back lit and also uses
an LED to emit a red glow from the pointer. It looks very cool.
I have some pictures of mine at night but they're kinda' blurry because of the reduced shutter
speed when taken without a flash. I'll try to shoot another better one with a (camera)tripod mount asap.
If you want to see the night illumination pics, send me an email and I'll send a pic or link over
for you to check out.
I believe the smaller speedometer could easily be used in the OEM dash with the help of a
thin adapter ring to act like a big washer. Not sure if they'll make that an option but
it would not be to hard to fabricate.
Really the only reason to change the dash panel is if the tach is being replaced.
mardyn153@yahoo.com
It seems our FGT gauge project is being well received so far.
The gauge illumination looks awesome after dark, gauge faces are back lit and also uses
an LED to emit a red glow from the pointer. It looks very cool.
I have some pictures of mine at night but they're kinda' blurry because of the reduced shutter
speed when taken without a flash. I'll try to shoot another better one with a (camera)tripod mount asap.
If you want to see the night illumination pics, send me an email and I'll send a pic or link over
for you to check out.
I believe the smaller speedometer could easily be used in the OEM dash with the help of a
thin adapter ring to act like a big washer. Not sure if they'll make that an option but
it would not be to hard to fabricate.
Really the only reason to change the dash panel is if the tach is being replaced.
mardyn153@yahoo.com