Replacement Gauge Cluster

[LSX Fan]

I just found the most beautiful replacement gauge cluster for the Ultima. I saw these on another Ultima a few years ago, but couldn't identify them until recently. After a little digging I found some modders that did some wonderful things with them. Check it out...they are from a Miata. The 1st images are from the Ultima install I found, and the others are images from modders:

http://www.ultimav12.ca/electrical/slides/DSCN5916...
http://www.ultimav12.ca/electrical/slides/DSCN5924...
http://www.ultimav12.ca/electrical/slides/DSCN5925...

https://www.google.com/search?q=KG+Works+Cluster&a...

[LSX Fan]

A combo I'm really interested in is this:

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=...

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=...

[deadscoob]

That looks really nice. Do you know if they can increase the mph from 160?

[2001ultima]

The initial look is very nice but then I think about visibility through the steering wheel to the gauges and also would the cluster take away visibility of the road. Just something to think about.

[LSX Fan]

deadscoob said:

That looks really nice. Do you know if they can increase the mph from 160?

I'm not sure...I haven't contacted them yet. I wasn't too concerned about it though because I wasn't planning on doing any track days and I know I'd never see anywhere near 160 on the street. Still...they do a lot of custom work so maybe they can make a 200 unit; I'll keep you posted after I call.

[LSX Fan]

2001ultima said:

The initial look is very nice but then I think about visibility through the steering wheel to the gauges and also would the cluster take away visibility of the road. Just something to think about.

The cutout is only about 6" tall. LOL I've seen much taller setups in you guy's cars already. The only part that would be visible would be the display and the digital readout...the rest would be "behind" the dash.

With the Miata cluster I think the guy settled on this:

http://www.ultimav12.ca/electrical/slides/DSCN5922...

Edited by LSX Fan on Sunday 1st November 16:46

[LSX Fan]

In my search I also found that Autometer now has a custom gauge application that allows you to build your own gauges. They offer so many options and colors that you can get just the look you want. I did this design to match a Black and Gold EVO:

http://www.ampcustomshop.com/kit/49966

Their website application is a lot of fun to use:

http://www.ampcustomshop.com/

UPDATE: I think I just found the ultimate display for the Ultima! This thing is very pricey...but man it's awesome!

http://www.autometer.com/lcd.html

Checkout that last LCD image...Ferrari anyone?

Edited by LSX Fan on Sunday 1st November 19:16

[deadscoob]

Seen that - is lovely but very big for an Ultima,similar size to an iPad mini.

V cool though!

[V8Dom]

i loooked at motec

http://www.motec.com/products/productoverview/

im supprised with all this digital technology more are not available?

[V8Dom]

or how about this ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassiNG/topic.asp?h=0&a...

i posted on classifieds but no one contacted me.. sitting in a box

[V8Dom]

[Bailer twine]

I have the Dakota digital fitted

[UltimaCH]

10k rpm?

[LSX Fan]

V8Dom said:

That SPA unit looks promising. I need to look more into that.

Edited by LSX Fan on Thursday 19th November 22:10

[LSX Fan]

Bailer twine said:

I have the Dakota digital fitted

That came out very nice! It's sized just right for the Ultima. Seems like you could even center it over the wheel if you wanted to.

EDIT: Naw...after looking twice I realize it wouldn't fit centered. Still, It looks great!

Edited by LSX Fan on Thursday 19th November 22:12

[UltimaCH]

Look's good but I can't get accustomed seeing the instruments in the center of the dash. It just doesn't look right to me, but each to his own, I guess.

[V8Dom]

LSX Fan said:

V8Dom said:

That SPA unit looks promising. I need to look more into that.

Edited by LSX Fan on Thursday 19th November 22:10

still for sale if you are interested... Graham P i think has fitted a set??

[Steve_D]

V8Dom said:

LSX Fan said:

V8Dom said:

That SPA unit looks promising. I need to look more into that.

Edited by LSX Fan on Thursday 19th November 22:10

still for sale if you are interested... Graham P i think has fitted a set??

I've fitted one of those to another car and was very pleased with the result.
Very easy to configure.

Steve

[Pascal Mertens]

I've bought gauges from these guys. They do have really nice custom made stuff.


http://www.speedhut.com/