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Mike Norris · 08-17-2009, 06:46 AM

Hey All,

I have a shop I work closely with that we are building a Twin Turbo setup for and they have come up with a gauge mounting option. It immitates the factory speedo and tach cluster in a small version.

Let me know what you think both good and bad. Thanks.

Mike Norris

ZZcamaro · 08-17-2009, 06:53 AM

It is a good thought....but why is everybody afraid of working with the 4 pack of gauges that is already there? Replace the volt-meter with a boost gauge and you will sell a bunch!

rickerda · 08-17-2009, 06:57 AM

Don't take this the wrong way, but it reminds me of the Geico money 'eyes', just a first impression. Please keep us posted

*Mindz* · 08-17-2009, 07:07 AM

Is that spot normally used for something? What are we losing by placing the gauges there. If that is the spot for the gauges, I would love to have something that's stealth. Push the front of it and the pod comes up like a cd tray.

The pod itself looks like it matches the dash and will be well constructed, but kinda looks out of place because the shape doesn't flow.

LSX-80MM · 08-17-2009, 07:38 AM

I think it's fine just needs to be angled towards the driver,or at least design it so that the gauges will be,And as for replacing the factory Quad gauges down low is NOT a good idea,If your gonna be running any kind of power adder it needs to be monitored at eye level,I'm getting ready to do a Turbo setup myself,So I would definately be interested in one.............

Crowley · 08-17-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZZcamaro

It is a good thought....but why is everybody afraid of working with the 4 pack of gauges that is already there? Replace the volt-meter with a boost gauge and you will sell a bunch!

I think the problem is location ... for something like boost it would be nice to be able to see this without taking your eyes off the road.

Crowley

Crowley · 08-17-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

Is that spot normally used for something? What are we losing by placing the gauges there. If that is the spot for the gauges, I would love to have something that's stealth. Push the front of it and the pod comes up like a cd tray.

The pod itself looks like it matches the dash and will be well constructed, but kinda looks out of place because the shape doesn't flow.

I think that is a center speaker location .. I could be wrong though ..

Crowley

vsgls1 · 08-17-2009, 07:59 AM

Not everyone has the 4 gauge pods.

Kilo-9 · 08-17-2009, 03:05 PM

The pod looks good...like others, I'm concerned with the mounting location. Something in the driver's line-of-sight would be perfect.

Rikarus · 08-17-2009, 05:48 PM

Looks good but the pod looks upside down in contrast to the main dash cluster.

Rounki · 08-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Johnny 5! haha... anyways, doesn't look that bad at all. And seeing that it's pretty far back in the dash, close to windshield, your eyes wouldn't be taken off the road that much.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-17-2009, 09:19 PM

I'm not so sure I like it covering the center speaker....

I'd rather have it centered on the wheel somewhere...

But I'm thinking it's a nice option... I'd like to see guages in it...

Jferrell88 · 08-17-2009, 09:35 PM

i like it i think it could be blended in a lot better in a more subtle way but my concern would be visibility, i dont think i can spare any more loss when it comes to windshield space, its cool though good job

hamidar05 · 08-17-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKnBLK

I think it's fine just needs to be angled towards the driver,or at least design it so that the gauges will be,And as for replacing the factory Quad gauges down low is NOT a good idea,If your gonna be running any kind of power adder it needs to be monitored at eye level,I'm getting ready to do a Turbo setup myself,So I would definately be interested in one.............

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I think the problem is location ... for something like boost it would be nice to be able to see this without taking your eyes off the road.

Crowley

Exactly why I don't like the rally gauges.. on the center console, how can you see those? Go for it! I was thinking heads up display is possible, but have not looked into it much yet.

08-17-2009, 06:46 AM	#1
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Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Is that spot normally used for something? What are we losing by placing the gauges there. If that is the spot for the gauges, I would love to have something that's stealth. Push the front of it and the pod comes up like a cd tray. The pod itself looks like it matches the dash and will be well constructed, but kinda looks out of place because the shape doesn't flow. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-17-2009, 07:38 AM	#5
LSX-80MM Ghostly Unknown Drives: Silver Ice 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen St Mary,Fla. Posts: 483	I think it's fine just needs to be angled towards the driver,or at least design it so that the gauges will be,And as for replacing the factory Quad gauges down low is NOT a good idea,If your gonna be running any kind of power adder it needs to be monitored at eye level,I'm getting ready to do a Turbo setup myself,So I would definately be interested in one............. __________________ TS416,GMPPLSX-LS3 6 Bolt Heads,Custom 80mmComp Turbo,ID850 Injectors, Lonnies Twin Pump Setup,Level 3 4L80E,DSS,3in Magnaflow Exhaust,CoolingMist Meth,RX Dual Catch Can,InnovateWB,Aeroforce Interceptor,AEM Truboost Controller,matte black CF5 Forgestars.700rwhp/712rwtrq

08-17-2009, 07:59 AM	#8
vsgls1 Drives: 07 GMC Sierra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 423	Not everyone has the 4 gauge pods. __________________ Keith 2SS/RS MN6 in CGM. Delivered 6/22/09. Blown 7/29/09. Sold 12/6/10. 07 GMC Sierra

08-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#9
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	The pod looks good...like others, I'm concerned with the mounting location. Something in the driver's line-of-sight would be perfect. __________________

08-17-2009, 06:53 AM	#2
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	It is a good thought....but why is everybody afraid of working with the 4 pack of gauges that is already there? Replace the volt-meter with a boost gauge and you will sell a bunch!

08-17-2009, 06:57 AM	#3
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	Don't take this the wrong way, but it reminds me of the Geico money 'eyes', just a first impression. Please keep us posted

08-17-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	Looks good but the pod looks upside down in contrast to the main dash cluster.

08-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
Rounki Drives: 2010 CGM SS/RS IO Int. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 269	Johnny 5! haha... anyways, doesn't look that bad at all. And seeing that it's pretty far back in the dash, close to windshield, your eyes wouldn't be taken off the road that much. __________________ Ron K. XS Power 1 7/8 LT Headers XS Power 3" Cat Back Vmax TB ADM Street Intake H&R Springs Forgestar F14s Tuned by HPT

08-17-2009, 09:19 PM	#12
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I'm not so sure I like it covering the center speaker.... I'd rather have it centered on the wheel somewhere... But I'm thinking it's a nice option... I'd like to see guages in it... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

08-17-2009, 09:35 PM	#13
Jferrell88 Drives: black 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Proctorville, OH Posts: 751 View My Garage	i like it i think it could be blended in a lot better in a more subtle way but my concern would be visibility, i dont think i can spare any more loss when it comes to windshield space, its cool though good job __________________

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