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12-12-2008 05:54 PM #1
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Dave I like the stewart gauges with the wings but couldn't find a 3 3/8 quad style gauge. Have you seen any like that?" 
"No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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12-12-2008 06:16 PM #2
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I have read some comments somewhere about the Dolphins (here maybe ?) I don't remember hearing any thing bad other than folks didn't like the dolphin emblems. I'm fairly certain I,m gonna try them in the coupe if I ever finish it.
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12-12-2008 09:55 PM #3
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My experience puts VDO and Autometer neck-and-neck. Way above Dolphin.
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12-12-2008 10:46 PM #4
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I called the ebay company that sells the Dolphin gauges today and asked why their prices were so much lower than any other gauge on the market. The answer was they don't advertise much, they sell direct versus through a middleman. So I then asked what their warranty is, to which she replied 90 days. Doesn't sound too great right now. for about 150 more I can get autometer or vdo!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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12-13-2008 06:57 AM #5
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When someone "fudges" the truth it makes you wonder. Dolphin gauges have full page ads in SR, that ain't cheap, on the other hand it may be smart advertising because it reaches the biggest audience. Perhaps she meant they don't advertise in as many places as the other guys. Just something to contemplate.
Like Howard, I haven't seen a lot of negatives on other sites, maybe one or two, but then SW and VDO have their detractors too, especially in the past few years. Autometer seems to have the fewest unhappy people. If I remember correctly the Dolphins are an off shore unit that the guy who owns EZ Wiring down in Florida has made/imports.
As for the electronic it's easier to route the wiring than a more ridgid cable. It takes some fiddling to dial in the electronic, but otherwise, once you're done, you won't know the difference.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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12-14-2008 12:02 AM #6
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here is some follow up info that might sway anyone, like me from going with Dolphin I found it while searching for quad gauges on another forum. It appears Dolphin has a guage lighting issue with their quad gauges. worth reading before buying.Evidently the lighting is not the same between this gauge and the matching speedo!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=312195
I also included the picture from this guy's post.
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