About Us

Welcome to our store – where motorsport passion meets modern craftsmanship.

We're a small but dedicated team based in Australia and Japan, driven by a shared love for cars, performance, and quality engineering.

Our journey began with a mix of backgrounds and skills. I'm originally from Japan and spent several years in Melbourne working as a fabricator and engineer. Whether it’s building parts, racing on track days, or fine-tuning my skills in sim racing, I’ve always had a deep connection to the automotive world.

My husband, born and raised in Australia, brings years of experience and knowledge in motorsports. His technical know-how, mechanical expertise, and eye for detail have played a huge role in shaping this business.

Our Chief Engineer David is a long-time car enthusiast and highly skilled engineer with over 40 years of experience spanning fabrication, mechanical design, and 3D CAD. His precision and deep technical expertise ensure every product we create meets the highest standards of quality and performance. David's passion for engineering and problem-solving continues to drive innovation in everything we do.

Together with our growing team of fellow enthusiasts, makers, and problem-solvers, we design and produce 3D-printed Classic car parts, dash upgrades, lighting, and more – all made with care and tested with real drivers in mind.

Every product we offer reflects our team's commitment to:

Performance without compromise
Respect for classic design
Precision engineering you can trust

Whether you're restoring a classic Commodore, building a track car, or simply upgrading your daily, we're here to support your build with high-quality parts and honest support.

Thanks for stopping by – we’re proud to share this journey with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to receive my dash?

A) It usually takes around 2 weeks at this stage.

Do you make a VK version?

A) We are looking into the feasibility of VK, We should have some more information in 3-4 weeks.

How do I connect the dash If I'm running a Sniper?

Our dash comes pre-wired and includes its own oil pressure and water temperature sensors.

For LS engines, the temp sender can be installed on the opposite head—typically the driver’s side rear—or in any available water port. You can also install it using a SAAS adapter in the top radiator hose.

For oil pressure, a dual adapter can be used at the factory port to fit both sensors.

The Sniper tach output wire is compatible with the SAAS tachometer, or you can connect to coil No.1 instead.
If your transmission doesn’t have a VSS (vehicle speed signal), you can use a cable-to-VSS converter or opt for our SAAS GPS speed sensor.

What engine / transmission combos are compatible with the Emdawg Retrotech Instrument clusters?

Our Retrotech Dash Instrument Clusters are currently compatible with the following model Commodores:

VB VC VH including SL, SLX, SLE, Vacationer, Executive, Berlina and Berlina Wagon. (Note: Calais may be added in the future.)

Most engine / transmission combinations will work with our instrument clusters. It just boils down to some minor differences in the wiring. Below is an example of engines and transmissions we know will work.

ENGINES:

All carbureted engines 186, 202, 253, 308, & strokers etc.

Newer engines with carburetors fitted such as 304, 355 & LS Gen III.

In this case, the tach signal will come from the coil, or coil 1.

Fuel injected engines with factory or after-market ECUs such as 304, 355, & LS Gen III engines.

The tach signal will usually come from the ECU, or alternatively coil 1.

TRANSMISSIONS:

As the speedo gauge is electronic, transmissions, both auto & manual with a speedo cable output (Trimatic, TH350, TH400, M21, etc.), will require either our SAAS GPS adapter and aerial, or an after-market cable-to-pulsed output adapter for the speedo to function. We have had many cars work well with the GPS adapter.

Transmissions with electronic Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) output (4l60e, 6L80e, T56, etc.) can use the VSS signal output from the transmission.

You may also need an oil pressure splitter, common for LS, and or a radiator hose temperature sensor adapter. These and more are available from our website.

How much modification work is required to install our instrument clusters?

For the wiring, you will need to replace the existing instrument cluster round connector with a (supplied in the assembled kit) Deutsch connector.

There are also additional wires for the oil, temp, tach, etc. as well, of course. Each kit comes with full instructions on how to do the installation, so if you can wire in say an after-market head unit, amp, and speakers, you can install this dash.

We are also here to provide full support anytime if you get stuck, or have any questions.