1961-1962 Chevrolet Impala Customizable Digital / Analog Dash Gauge Kit - Black Alloy
No reason to hack up your dashboard for a group of round gauges with a direct-fit instrument system like this available! This kit includes new chrome housings/bezels for the round gauges, while you reuse the rectangle speedometer trim piece. Twin TFT message centers allow the pilot to view pertinent information at any time while retaining that ‘60s class. Available with black or silver face styling.
Available with your choice of black or silver alloy gauge-face styling, each HDX system allows the user to select independent illumination colors for the gauge readings and needles, as well as the message centers. Calibration and personal settings are manipulated with the built-in, capacitive-touch buttons, or the available Bluetooth app for Apple and Android devices. Each needle hub is black nickel plated spun-aluminum to match the buttons. All HDX instrument systems feature dead-faced indicators (turn signals, high beam, check engine, cruise control, parking brake, plus two user-definable), and a red, settable warning light for each gauge. With our central control box, installation is greatly simplified with vehicle-harness sourced signals and supplied, solid state sending units connecting cleanly to their respective terminal. Click the tabs below for a more in-depth look at the HDX series!
*Bezel is not included, shown for visual/ presentation purposes.
System use OEM or reproduction style bezel.
Metric
system (KM/H and degrees Celsius) is available as a custom option for
no additional cost, but may take a few weeks longer to build.
The HDX series from Dakota Digital is the latest in aftermarket automotive instrumentation technology. HDX takes personalization and usability to a whole new dimension while retaining your favorite features from the wildly popular VHX-series such as LED backlighting for the numbers, tick marks and dead-faced dash indicators (turn signals, high beam, check engine, cruise control engaged and parking brake). Illuminated needles and a lifetime warranty are still part of the deal as well. These features add up to a clean, easy to read instrument system in all conditions. Precision stepper motors provide accurate needle movement along with a full-sweep at key-on, and the needle hubs are black nickel plated spun-aluminum.
With the
instrument system dialed in, including calibration of the speedometer
and fuel gauge, the system can calculate your remaining fuel range,
expressed in miles to empty. Every kit is supplied with an optional
buzzer for feedback each time a button is pressed. Further, the
buzzer can emit a warning tone for each reading at a user-defined set
point to coincide with the dead-faced, red warning lights incorporated
into the gauge faces.
Vehicle integration through a central control box has become a calling card for Dakota Digital, and the advantages are substantial. Most notably, installation is greatly simplified; two power (constant and switched) and one ground connection get things up and running, while vehicle-harness sourced signals and sensor inputs run cleanly to their respective terminal. Supplied, solid state sending units with weather-tight harnesses ensure trouble-free operation. The control box allows for easier service, a nicer-looking finished product, in addition to an abundance of technology packed into a vintage dashboard.
HDX System Includes:
Analog Gauges
Speedometer - 0-160 MPH (optional metric version 0-260 kmh). Split scale provides resolution of a 120MPH speedometer, with a top end range of 160MPH.Tachometer - 0-8000 RPM
Oil Pressure - 0-80 psi
Water Temperature - 100-260ºF (optional metric version 40-120ºC)
Fuel Level - E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
Voltmeter - 9-17 VDC
Digital Message Centers Standard Displays:
Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)
Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0-9,999.9)
Clock (12 hour)
Estimated Range/Miles to Empty
Performance Meters:
0-60 MPH Timer (0-100 kmh)
1/4 and 1/8 mile time
1/4 and 1/8 mile end speed (trap speed)
High speed recall
High RPM recall
Gauges:
Speedometer (0-255 MPH / KM/H)
Tachometer (0-9,990 RPM)
Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments)
Water Temperature (100-300ºF / 40-150ºC displayed in 1ºF/ºC increments)
Voltmeter (9-17 VDC)
Fuel Level (0-99% full)
Built-In Indicators:
Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
High Beam
Check Engine
Parking Brake
Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
Gear Position (Optional GSS-2000 sensor required, sold separately)
4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
Two Auxiliary input indicators with user-programmable labels
Each analog gauge sweep contains a red LED indicator for quick notice of a warning condition (except speedometer)
Lighting:
Colors
Over 30 user-selectable color options allow you to independently change the needle color, sweep color and digital TFT display color.
Brightness
Both daytime and nighttime brightness can be easily controlled through the HDX setup menu, allowing you to choose your preferred lighting intensity level, toggled by the activation of the headlight switch. If on-the-fly rotary type control is desired, the DIM-1 (sold separately) is a common accessory to add this functionality.
Themes
With 12 factory preset color themes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system. Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself.
Technology
Full
LED backlighting provides a strikingly visual gauge package, with sharp
contrast for ease of viewing both night and day. Full RBG backlighting
allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime
and nighttime theme if desired. Whether your goal is an OE look or
something truly bold, the HDX Series lets you make the choice.
Included Sensors:
Water Temperature - 1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.
Oil Pressure - 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.
Cable Drive Speed Sensor/Generator - Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Tremec and Ford style adapters available upon request.
Bushings - Each kit comes with 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.
Calibration and Use
Pushbutton Control
All
HDX Series Instrument Systems included LED-lit onboard capacitive touch
pushbuttons through the gauge face. These pushbuttons provide quick and
consistent access to all functions, either in driving mode or while in
the setup menu. Button-press feedback is available through the TFT
Message Center, or through the included buzzer. Additionally, remote
mounted switches can be wired into the HDX system if this proves more
accessible based upon seating position. The HDX series can also be
completely configured through the Bluetooth app, suitable to Android and
Apple devices. Download the free app to your tablet or smart phone,
sync your device to the HDX system, and enjoy quick and convenient menu
navigation and real time gauge readouts for diagnostic use or a
secondary display.
Calibration
All calibration settings are handled through onboard capacitive touch switches or the remote Bluetooth app. While many calibration settings exist, the speedometer and fuel level are completed in most cases (unless GPS-50-2 is used, negating the need to calibrate the speedometer - GPS-50-2 is available for purchase separately) through a few taps of the pushbuttons and a short test drive of the vehicle.