Options And Upgrades, Cruise Control, Etc...

[RUCRAYZE]

You can count me in on upgrading to the Dakota Digital dash if offered. All the information in a good layout. I'll install myself if not offered so anyone needing an Elgin dash I'll have one CHEAP.

will the Dakota dash you guys show and tell going to be an easy swap?- will it just fill the space of the stock cluster ?

 

[NSTG8R]

will the Dakota dash you guys show and tell going to be an easy swap?- will it just fill the space of the stock cluster ?

That's a very good question! I was trying to determine the size of the Elgin by looking at Paul holding it, but if the exact dimensions were known, it'd make it a much simpler to find a replacement. I do like the Dakota's, and I'm hoping this one is close to the right size. It's 11.4" x 4.4". Next showing, somebody "please" bring a tape measure!

 

[JDub]

That's a very good question! I was trying to determine the size of the Elgin by looking at Paul holding it, but if the exact dimensions were known, it'd make it a much simpler to find a replacement. I do like the Dakota's, and I'm hoping this one is close to the right size. It's 11.4" x 4.4". Next showing, somebody "please" bring a tape measure!

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Just smaller than stock I'm sure a filler can be fabricated by most. I'll make a carbon fiber filler that should set off the Dakota dash.

 

[NSTG8R]

Just smaller than stock I'm sure a filler can be fabricated by most. I'll make a carbon fiber filler that should set off the Dakota dash.

The model I posted the pic of also comes with a carbon fiber background.

 

[Chaz]

A replacement might not be that simple if they really do not output OBD II data like they are saying.

 

[BADBOY]

I seldom look at dash anyway so should have nothing to complain about.

 

[ross]

You drive your wife to work every day? Wow! Just wow!

We both work 65 miles from home, less than a half mile from each other. No use taking two cars.

 

[CheeseheadEarl]

A replacement might not be that simple if they really do not output OBD II data like they are saying.

The factory gauges get their inputs from the wiring harness. I'd bet Dakota could make a plug and play dashboard pretty easily.

The fact that this info isn't available at the OBDII port doesn't mean the information doesn't exist.

 

[jim1234321]

Worst case scenario you can get an aftermarket cruise control for a couple hundred bucks.

or build your own with integrated Speed Limits. link

 

[RUCRAYZE]

or build your own with integrated Speed Limits. link

I see it't your first post. Welcome from THE Evergreen State.There are many folks with lots of insights into the history of the Elio, and many who's knowledge and incomes are derived from the auto industry.
We have a tendancy to wander off thread, so be patient in your search