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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Custom speedometer gauges...

I found this company while doing a search for gauge faces. You can have custom logo's or lettering as well. I have no affiliation with them, just thought I'd share with the Evom.net community.

FWIW- It looks like they do 2005's with ACD as well. Just look under their gallery section!

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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Looks pretty wild. I must say I do like it though, especially compared to the ugly stock gauges of the Evos.... does anyone have any more pictures? Any custom made ones??? Please!?!?! I'd love to see a black face with blue or white #s and a red limit line. mmmmmm.......
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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Thanks, I just ordered a set, so I'll let ya know how it goes.

I hate the stock gauges, they're impossible to see during the day. I didn't really want white guages though, so I'm hoping the carbon fiber background with light blue lighting will show up better. I would have picked white lighting, but they didn't have that option.

I like how you can select the RPM range. I'm planning to do some headwork this season and try to hit 9K, so I ordered the 10K gauge.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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BTW, the image of the Evo dash on that page has been reduced in size. Here's the full size image:

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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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thats the way it should have come from the factory saying "evolution" instead of "lancer" in that blank spot
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Im trying to decide what color combo to use. I think ANY color combo would be better than the stock red/orange gauges!!
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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nice find
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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I can't wait to see Darryl's gauges now

Were you not able to get them in white because you can't do a white/cf combo??? Or did they just not offer it? I think the blue looks awsome too. Very bright!!!
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Eggy
I can't wait to see Darryl's gauges now
Likewise.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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How do you guys think cf background with blue illumination and red limit lights would look?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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I didn't get the white because they didn't offer it. I'm curious to see how they change the color of light like that. I guess it's just a white light back there, and stock gauges have a red filter. (?)

I also noticed after ordering that they have specialty backgrounds like "Brushed Aluminum" for an extra $50. Not sure that it's worth that much more though. We have a vinyl plotter ourselves and cut our own stickers, and I know how much more specialty vinyls costs....it ain't THAT much.

nnorris: That's basically what I ordered, CF background with light blue illumination all around, and orange limits...similar to what is in the picture I suppose. (I wish they had more sample images)

BTW, I opted for the custom text. "killboy.com" over the speedo, and "Dragon Express" over the Tach. (my license plate is "DRGNXPRS")

I'll get some shots ASAP, but it will probably be a while....going on a Carny cruise next week. My dash is getting crazy though...2 Megan Racing gauges mounted on the column, Greddy Full-Auto turbo timer between them, and a G2X display mounted on the "Lip" overhang just above the stock gauges. Nothing on the A-pillar because I do a lot of mountain driving among motorcyclists, and don't want anything blocking my vision.

Matter of fact...I think I'll go take a "Before" pic...
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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These guys post on ebay also...I was thinking about bidding on one...I'll wait for you guys feedback on he item.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Do these guys supply their own lighting aswell or do they use the stock bulbs behind the dash to supply the light?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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i think they use EL backing behind the face
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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yeah, i have one of their original production kits and I like it a lot, very clear, high quality, easy to install. after 15 months i am very happy with mine.
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