| A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215092] |
Sat, 20 July 2013 06:04  |
Joe Weir
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Registered: February 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
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The GMC body design was years ahead of its design. Unfortunately, the technology available in the 70's wasn't able to give it a dash to match. And, after seeing GM's efforts at digital gauges in the late 70's I am glad they did not try.
I know some of the different roll your own pc based engine management systems allow for engine monitoring with virtual gauges and was wondering if there was a universal drop in lcd screen system out there yet. With virtual gauges, you don't need to stare at 20 gauges all at once and find a way to fit them all within view. You keep the 6 most important up and cycle through to check on the rest.
No luck on finding a stand alone lcd, but this has a real eighties vintage flavor:
http://www.intellitronix.com/CREATE-A-DASH.html
I know there are drop in systems for the GMC from CIP and Speedhut. But what fun is the easy way.
Anyone out there tackled a digital dash?
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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