UPR or Speedhut?

mransr

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I think I've talked myself into reverse glow gauges...

but I'm still debating between the ones from UPR or the semi-custom ones from Speedhut, so I'm looking for some second opinions for you guys...

my 'stang is a convertible and I drive with the top down almost daily so visiblity on sunny days is important to me...

thanks,

 

MyEarsHurt

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I would go with speehut man, those things are awesome, I mean you can make them look however you want. I am gonna be getting a set from speedhut within the next few months.

 

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98SteedaStang

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I vote Speedhut too. Couple more months and I'll have mine too!

 

ADRENLN

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i have wanted to go with the speed hut for about a year now, but i cant get passed the fact that their speedometer numbers kind of make the shape of a triangle instead of an arch. look closely at them the rpm part is fine but the speed dial is pointed at top, because they try to crunch all the numbers in.

if they would just make the first number stick out further then the second tand keep going like that just like stock they would be perfect.

 

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cgrant

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Speedhut.

 

mransr

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anybody that already has UPR or Speedhut gauge faces have anything to ad?

 

Wikkdgt

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Here are the pics of my Speedhut Custom Gauges. Not a very clear picture, but not a good camera either.

 

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68 & 00 GT

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speedhut has too many options - I'll never decide on any

 

Bornstanger

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i like the fact that you can customize your gauges at speedhut, but i don't like how they have their logo on them. i just don't like to advertise parts on my car. i mean it's cool if a logo is on seats like sparco, recaro, and cobra have...but other than that i just want to advertise.

 

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Shane98GT

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I have speedhut's indiglos and I would buy from them again (except no indiglo next time... it's just not my style). Also, they will delete their logo for a small fee.

 

Blev

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Not sure what that other guy is talking about some triangle shape?

I like mine, they may have alot of design options but that doesn't mean you have to use them all. I say keep it simple.

 

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huesmann

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Man that's a ****ty typeface on those gauges.

Why not just get a cheap set off fleaBay?

 

ADRENLN

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you cant tell how all of the numbers on the speedometer are all too close together? look at them.

 

ADRENLN

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also, blev why arent your needles lit up?

 

01GT eibach

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Another happy Speedhut customer. I wanted black-face gauges which practically no one makes except Speedhut. My gauges are a big improvement over stock, and are exactly what I wanted.

I do agree with the comment that I would also prefer that Speedhut logo not be present. But that single logo is FAR better than the obnoxious SIX Autometer logos that come with the $400+ Autometer Lunar Cluster.

 

mransr

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thanks guys...anybody with a 'vert and aftermarket gauge faces?

 

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inferno9898

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ADRENLN said:

you cant tell how all of the numbers on the speedometer are all too close together? look at them.

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i agree. the overlay i have only has 10, 30, 50, etc... makes it look much cleaner IMO.
pics of my gauges are in my sig, they are all over ebay for under $30.

 

Blev

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ADRENLN said:

also, blev why arent your needles lit up?

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I didn't have the needles lit up because I wanted a clean shot of just the gauges. They light up just fine and look pretty sweet. They seem more red and gives a nice contrast to the blue. As for someone not liking the font, to each his own. Some people like apple juice some like orange juice. It's all a matter of preferance.

mransr~~~~ I have a vert, what's your question?

 

mransr

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how well can you see the gauges in the sun?....I drive with the top down just about everyday...(you gotta love soCal) and I'm a little worried about being able to see the gauges...

 

ADRENLN

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are the speed hut overlays hard to install? do they come with instructions?

even though i am not happy with the way the #'s are too close i still might get them and have speed hut customize them a little different.

do the needles have to come off?