1984-1987 Buick Regal / Grand National RTX Instrument System

 A fully-functional, stock looking gauge cluster for your Regal, T-Type or Grand National was the goal of the Retrotech Series.  A large sweeping horizontal speedometer is reminiscent of the Buick design, with the bar-graph tachometer perfectly matching what you’d expect to see. Hidden analog Oil Pressure and Water Temperature gauges reside on the perimeter, while a pair of programmable TFT Digital Message Centers sit between them and the familiar speedometer.  A digital voltmeter rounds out this 6-gauge package, offering you the features and technology of today.

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 bezel(Bezel shown for representation purposes only).
**Grand National ignition systems will require the SEN-09-7, or a SGI-17 to support the tachometer connection.

Analog Gauges

• Speedometer  -  00-120 MPH (optional metric version 0-255 km/h)
• Tachometer  -  0-8,000 RPM
• Oil Pressure  -  0-80 PSI
• Water Temperature   -  100-260*F (optional metric version  40-120*C)
• Fuel Level  -  E - 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
• Voltmeter  -    9-17 VDC
• Clock- 12HR Analog Clock Movement

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 km/h)
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile time
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile end speed (trap speed)
• High speed recall
• High RPM recall

Built-In Indicators

Indicators

• Turn Signal (Left/Right)
• High Beam
• Check Engine
• Parking Brake
• Cruise Control (On / On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
• Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
• 4x4 (When vehicle is equipped)
• Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
• Two Auxilliary input indicators with user-programmable lables
• Each analog gauge sweep contains a red LED indicator for quick notice of a warning condition (except speedometer)
• NOT ALL OEM INDICATOR LAMP FUNCTIONS WILL BE REPLACED
  • If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider repurposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

 Lighting Technology

Colors

• Over 30 user -selectable color options allow youto 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 rotarytype control is desired, The DIM-1 is a common accessory to add this functionality.

Themes

• With 12 facotry 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 guage package, with sharp contrast for east of viewing both night and day.  Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime andnighttime themes if desired.  Whether your goal is an OE look of something truly bold, the HDX Series lets you make the choice.

Included Sensors

Water Temperature

• 1/8" NPT, Grounded isolted sensor with a 10ft harness

Oil Pressure

• 1/8"NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator

• Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness.  Sensor requires approximately 5" clearance extending between the cable drive output and nay obstruction.  Part #130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required.  (Tremec and Ford style adapters available on 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

Push Button Control

• Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmed and operated by the push of a button.  A two-sided rocker swtich is included with each package; mount this switch in an easily accessible location when in the driving position.  The rocker switch provides 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.

Mobile App

• RTX instrument systems can also be completely configued 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.

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