hodge Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I've been thinking about this for a while now, about removing my Dash2 display and fitting a Set of stock supra clocks again. The dash2 is great but it has it's floors. I find it a lot harder to see during the day and every not and then it freezes, or the rev counter just goes off suddenly and comes. back on in a minute or so. I'm sure I've read other members having issues with this also. I'm thinking of a nice set of white 200 MPH dials with a white PCB board to match all my defi gauges. I do like the dash2 display but I think the stock dials are also as good. What do you guys all think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 For me - stock clocks and a nice set of metal monkey dial - I like the idea of the Dash2, just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have to be honest as much as I am impressed with the technology that goes into the electronic dashes and displays, I just prefer the the old fashioned standard clocks. Nice and simple, cheap, and keeps the proper character of the car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 when i see the dash 2 in cars they do look out of place imo, great kit though as see why people have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Stock + TRD tach for my win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I've still got a set of Stock clocks in my Garage waiting to go in to replace my TRD ones. Had them bloody ages and still havent got round too it. Stock clocks with white backlit look the mutts IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Stock clocks with the Dash2 at the side as per JP's car would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Stock clocks for sure.. Dash 2 is a bit bland to be honest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Only thing I don't like about the dash2 is fuel gauge is naff, I've never had any issues with it freezing at all, reason I moved it and put the stock clocks back in is because I think it looks better in the speedo videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Such a shame mate as these are such an expencive bit of kit! I hope you make your money back on it if you decide to sell it I think they both look good! for me I think the dash 2 gives it more of a track look if you know what I mean I would probs stick with that although if you where to put white clocks in it would suit the car really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I've got a dash2 for my build, the wife hates the look of it and says it will spoil the interior. I bought it to remove the numerous gauges I had dotted around the cabin, which I grew to dislike. I'm of two minds now to ditch the dash2 and fit one of the Syvecs data screens. But that would be the same as having gauges really. I will likely just stick to the dash2 but make a mounting that will look as OEM as possible. Edit - Hodge. Sounds to me like your unit is faulty or the wiring/connectors are. I would doubt it should do this and yours is the first I have heard of this happening. Have you spoken to race technology about this? Edited January 14, 2012 by mwilkinson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I've got a dash2 for my build, the wife hates the look of it and says it will spoil the interior. I bought it to remove the numerous gauges I had dotted around the cabin, which I grew to dislike. I'm of two minds now to ditch the dash2 and fit one of the Syvecs data screens. But that would be the same as having gauges really. I will likely just stick to the dash2 but make a mounting that will look as OEM as possible. Edit - Hodge. Sounds to me like your unit is faulty or the wiring/connectors are. I would doubt it should do this and yours is the first I have heard of this happening. Have you spoken to race technology about this? No I havnt bud. Think your right it might be worth dropping them an email and see of they had any other units with this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 The dash2 is good piece of kit but to be honest just looks out of place in a road car. If it was me I would go back to the stock look it suits the car much better if I'm honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I've got a dash2 for my build, the wife hates the look of it and says it will spoil the interior. I bought it to remove the numerous gauges I had dotted around the cabin, which I grew to dislike. I'm of two minds now to ditch the dash2 and fit one of the Syvecs data screens. But that would be the same as having gauges really. I will likely just stick to the dash2 but make a mounting that will look as OEM as possible. Edit - Hodge. Sounds to me like your unit is faulty or the wiring/connectors are. I would doubt it should do this and yours is the first I have heard of this happening. Have you spoken to race technology about this? I still have my old surround in the garage, made by SRD, drop me a pm with your address if you want it and i will send it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 For me - stock clocks and a nice set of metal monkey dial - I like the idea of the Dash2, just not for me. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I want a TRD Tacho but not at TRD prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I want a TRD Tacho but not at TRD prices! You got that right mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My TRD Tacho arrived this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My TRD Tacho arrived this morning Lucky! I'd love one, but as above, there's no way I'd spend the going rate on one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My TRD Tacho arrived this morning It doesnt exist without Pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Lucky! I'd love one, but as above, there's no way I'd spend the going rate on one! Normally, but if my engine is running to 8250rpm, then I want to see! It doesnt exist without Pics!! I'll do a pic when it's fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Only thing I don't like about the dash2 is fuel gauge is naff, I've never had any issues with it freezing at all, reason I moved it and put the stock clocks back in is because I think it looks better in the speedo videos. Now theres a nice bit of showman-ship. Keep the youtube followers happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 AFAIK the TRD Tacho works out of the box, no calibration required! We need John Hodgie, Hodgerson to do his Magic and whip up a copy! Surprised nobody has done one yet! Even just a face plate over the stock tacho with the Red and Yellow but using the normal RPM intervals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 If have thought the stock tacho would continue to go round bast 8k if the car revs that high as would the speedo if the car goes past 180 mph. A face would just need making to replace the OEM face and the tacho will go to whatever you want it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My TRD Tacho arrived this morning Can you still buy them new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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