Dakota Digital RTX Gauge System

When GM redesigned the A body platform, the larger “Coke bottle” design meant a new dashboard; the ’68 Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino received two large square gauge openings. The RTX is a bolt-in system that uses your stock bezel while adding a host of 21-Centruy features. A full-color TFT message center under the speedometer with an 8,000RPM tachometer in the center of a quad-gauge keep the driver fully informed while the OEM-look won’t ruin the vintage vibe.

The RTX series is the latest from Dakota Digital, focused on retaining that stock look without sacrificing the late-model features you love. Every effort has been put forth to incorporate OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling and indicators. A casual glance may dismiss these as original equipment, but once you hit the switch and the LED backlighting comes on in your favorite color scheme, all doubts will be removed.

Starting from scratch, CNC machined housings are filled with electronics designed and built in-house, helping Dakota Digital once again raise the bar for aftermarket instrumentation. The high-definition TFT message centers can be fully configured to display just about any piece of information needed. As you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital, the RTX series utilizes a central control box to make installation and setup as easy as possible. Click the tabs below for a more in-depth look at the RTX series!

*Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
*System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

* Instrument system eliminates the stock automatic gear shift indicator immediately above steering column. To display gear position, add Gear Shift Sensor (sold separately)

• 0-120 MPH Speedometer
• 0-8000 RPM Tachometer
• 0-80 PSI Oil Pressure
• 100-260 degree Water Temperature
• E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F Fuel Level
• 9-17 Voltmeter
• Odometer (One time User settable, Millon mile)
• Dual A/B Trip Meter
• Extimate Range/Turn Signal Indicators Left/Right
• High Beam Indicator
• Check Engine Light
• Parking Brake Warning
• Cruise Control (On/On & Engaged when Vehicle is Equipped)
• Gear Position (when optional gear selector sensor is purchased)
• Over 30 user selectable color options allows you to change the needle, sweep color, and Digital display
• Daytime and Night time brightness mode
• 12 Factory preset color themes
• Full LED backlighting provides strikingly visual gage package, with sharp contrast for ease of viewing

  Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmed and operated by the push of a button. A two-sided rocker switch is included with each package; mount this switch in an easily accessible location when in the driving position. The rocker switch 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. Once configured, this same switch is used to access the wealth of information located in the digital message centers.

  RTX instrument systems can also be completely configured through the available mobile app, suitable to Android and Apple devices. Using your existing tablet or smart phone, download the free app, sync your device to the RTX system, and enjoy quick and convenient menu navigation and real time gauge readouts for diagnostic use or a secondary display.

  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) through a few taps of the pushbuttons and a short test drive of the vehicle.