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SSDan · 12-28-2012, 09:31 AM

Before the cam swap not too much. Now - several times per trip. Just quick glances at the oil pressure and oil temp. Have become a little anal about waiting til oil temp is up before any fun can begin.

Revenant · 12-28-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmatth1162

I have a 1SS (without the gauges cluster below the radio) and was thinking about getting the cluster because apparently the part is 100% interchangeable. I'm not trying to fake having a 2SS, I just really like the look of the cluster, especially at night. My question is: how useful is the actual information? Do you ever purposefully look at the gauges? I'm having a hard time justifying giving up my storage space there and spending $350+ on something if it won't tell me anything useful...

Thanks!

If you "hotrod" your car around, it's good to know when your oil pressure and temps are optimal before doing so IMO. I also have a 1ss and installed the cluster, best mod so far IMO.

dkp2LT · 12-28-2012, 09:54 AM

I've actually thought about pulling mine out and replacing to have a place for the phone but then I think "they look too cool!".

I've only looked at them once or twice while stopped. Way too low to use while driving - plus the way they are designed they're not easy to glance at and get a quick reading.

Angrybird 12 · 12-28-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

I've actually thought about pulling mine out and replacing to have a place for the phone but then I think "they look too cool!".

I've only looked at them once or twice while stopped. Way too low to use while driving - plus the way they are designed they're not easy to glance at and get a quick reading.

Would be nice to have digital read outs in place of the analog gauges, but then they wouldn't have that cool retro vibe.

Gigachip · 12-28-2012, 10:15 AM

Right at start up, then after a few min driving around.

Jim968 · 12-28-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

It's useful when its cold. You can watch the needle move towards the center until your transmission is warmed up enough to get on it

Exactly. I look at mine every time I drive, taking it easy until everything is up to temp.

HDRDTD · 12-28-2012, 10:40 AM

Very rarely do I look at the gauges, and If I do, it's to look at the boot gauge.
The gauges are too far from the line of sight when you're driving. They look cool, but just not practical. I'd rather be able to monitor those same readings in the DIC like I can with the engine temp.

Nutbutt · 12-28-2012, 10:43 AM

Usually while car is warming up. after that not too much. But I rather have them than not have them.

VanquisherSS · 12-28-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmatth1162

I have a 1SS (without the gauges cluster below the radio) and was thinking about getting the cluster because apparently the part is 100% interchangeable. I'm not trying to fake having a 2SS, I just really like the look of the cluster, especially at night. My question is: how useful is the actual information? Do you ever purposefully look at the gauges? I'm having a hard time justifying giving up my storage space there and spending $350+ on something if it won't tell me anything useful...

Thanks!

I look at them quite a lot. I actually don't hammer on the car until the oil temp has reached at least 200. Then the car is really warmed up. Also when I'm driving aggressively its nice to see the temp for the tranny as well. Overall I'd say they are extremely useful.

You could always spend the $70 bucks on an ultragauge that reads all that info from the OBDII and SO MUCH more and place it whereever you like. Check my build thread for some pics and videos of it working if you'd like.

amz · 12-28-2012, 11:29 AM

To be perfectly honest , I forgot it was even there.

Jonster · 12-28-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by amz

To be perfectly honest , I forgot it was even there.

I look when I turn on the car, then forget as well lol.

v6sonoma · 12-28-2012, 12:31 PM

I keep an eye on them and it's nice to have them. Some feel that they are useless and not in a great spot. I don't think they are that hard to read and I much rather know what's going on with my car then wait to see a light pop up on the dash to tell you that somethings probably already broken.

slick rick · 12-28-2012, 12:39 PM

They were one of the first mods I did to my 1SS/RS. I like the retro look they add to the car.

TheGhosty · 12-28-2012, 12:49 PM

Not to start an argument but I am quite happy with the extra storage space. Though one of my buddies got in my car one day and mentioned that I didn't have the gauges. He said that they look really cool and I should get them. I was considering it for a while and decided that because it is my DD I would rather have the room for my phone and 2 drinks. You have to have somewhere for a girl to put down her drink.

Plus for that kind of money I can add more HP to make that skirt ride just a little bit higher

12-28-2012, 09:31 AM	#29
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,261 View My Garage	Before the cam swap not too much. Now - several times per trip. Just quick glances at the oil pressure and oil temp. Have become a little anal about waiting til oil temp is up before any fun can begin. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

12-28-2012, 10:15 AM	#33
Gigachip Runs on Starbucks Drives: 2012 SVT Raptor Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10,343 View My Garage	Right at start up, then after a few min driving around. __________________

12-28-2012, 10:43 AM	#36
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Usually while car is warming up. after that not too much. But I rather have them than not have them. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

12-28-2012, 12:31 PM	#40
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I keep an eye on them and it's nice to have them. Some feel that they are useless and not in a great spot. I don't think they are that hard to read and I much rather know what's going on with my car then wait to see a light pop up on the dash to tell you that somethings probably already broken. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-28-2012, 12:39 PM	#41
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	They were one of the first mods I did to my 1SS/RS. I like the retro look they add to the car. Attached Images __________________

12-28-2012, 09:54 AM	#31
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	I've actually thought about pulling mine out and replacing to have a place for the phone but then I think "they look too cool!". I've only looked at them once or twice while stopped. Way too low to use while driving - plus the way they are designed they're not easy to glance at and get a quick reading.

12-28-2012, 10:40 AM	#35
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	Very rarely do I look at the gauges, and If I do, it's to look at the boot gauge. The gauges are too far from the line of sight when you're driving. They look cool, but just not practical. I'd rather be able to monitor those same readings in the DIC like I can with the engine temp.

12-28-2012, 11:29 AM	#38
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	To be perfectly honest , I forgot it was even there.

12-28-2012, 12:49 PM	#42
TheGhosty Drives: '11 SW 1LT RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 717	Not to start an argument but I am quite happy with the extra storage space. Though one of my buddies got in my car one day and mentioned that I didn't have the gauges. He said that they look really cool and I should get them. I was considering it for a while and decided that because it is my DD I would rather have the room for my phone and 2 drinks. You have to have somewhere for a girl to put down her drink. Plus for that kind of money I can add more HP to make that skirt ride just a little bit higher