Got around to installing my Speedhut gauges today and I must say, I LOVE them. Fairly simple to install, fairly inexpensive compared to most other gauges, and they look GREAT. Can't beat the customization either.
Without further ado...
Beginning of the install when I put the AC panel in a couple weeks ago, with the standard inverter. Was my first time messing around behind the dash so it got a little messy. Not as bad as it looks. Once I knew what I was doing, reinstalling the upgraded inverter and the cluster took under an hour today.
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Before, with just the AC panel I had already installed.
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Done!
Illuminated with partial sunlight.
Where I mounted the upgraded inverter's control switch. Brightness adjustment wheel on the other side.
Nighttime obviously. Needles, warning lights, and ODO still controlled via headlight knob. This picture doesn't really do them justice. The lights don't look as flared as they do in the picture, and it's not as noticeable around the needles.
AC panel also wired into the same inverter.
I highly recommend these.
These come standard with a 6800rpm redline so if you don't want that just shoot them an email and add it to the comments at the end of your order that you want 5800 and they will change it free of charge. Great people to deal with. The cluster and AC panel came to about $130.
They also make EL-Glow, which will show the redline at night since it illuminates the entire dial, not just the text. You will see all of this under the customization previewer on the site.
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge_dial_description-auto-Ford-auto_number-31.htm
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge_dial_description-auto-Ford-auto_number-376.htm
I recommend the upgraded inverter as well since it has 4 connectors I ran everything off that one device. I tried this with the standard inverter and they were a little too dim for my preference and I didn't want to use 2 inverters if it wasn't necessary. The upgrade definitely makes them much brighter, and the switch is nicer.
Without further ado...
Beginning of the install when I put the AC panel in a couple weeks ago, with the standard inverter. Was my first time messing around behind the dash so it got a little messy. Not as bad as it looks. Once I knew what I was doing, reinstalling the upgraded inverter and the cluster took under an hour today.
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Before, with just the AC panel I had already installed.
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Done!
Illuminated with partial sunlight.
Where I mounted the upgraded inverter's control switch. Brightness adjustment wheel on the other side.
Nighttime obviously. Needles, warning lights, and ODO still controlled via headlight knob. This picture doesn't really do them justice. The lights don't look as flared as they do in the picture, and it's not as noticeable around the needles.
AC panel also wired into the same inverter.
I highly recommend these.
These come standard with a 6800rpm redline so if you don't want that just shoot them an email and add it to the comments at the end of your order that you want 5800 and they will change it free of charge. Great people to deal with. The cluster and AC panel came to about $130.
They also make EL-Glow, which will show the redline at night since it illuminates the entire dial, not just the text. You will see all of this under the customization previewer on the site.
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge_dial_description-auto-Ford-auto_number-31.htm
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge_dial_description-auto-Ford-auto_number-376.htm
I recommend the upgraded inverter as well since it has 4 connectors I ran everything off that one device. I tried this with the standard inverter and they were a little too dim for my preference and I didn't want to use 2 inverters if it wasn't necessary. The upgrade definitely makes them much brighter, and the switch is nicer.