Is it possible to add to the dashboard page like a new section similiar to say RAM or HDD but for something custom? I know the code is handled by 

/usr/local/emhttp/plugins/dynamix/DashStats.page controls the dashboard page but i don't see a way to "hook" in to it from a plugin

No built-in way to do that, but look at the code for the Disk Location plugin, as it hacks its way into it.

Just now, Squid said:

No built-in way to do that, but look at the code for the Disk Location plugin, as it hacks its way into it.

interesting... i was looking at hacky methods and i found my own way but will defintely check this plugin out to see