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RickGM · 12-28-2012, 06:14 PM

They're not easy to see on my 2013, especially the top two. I wouldn't recommend spending too much time looking at them when your driving - wait til your sitting at the lights ! There is a coolant temperature read out on the DIC which is easily visible without distracting from the road ahead. For me that's the most important info a driver needs.

v8 · 12-28-2012, 06:26 PM

I love mine!!!!!

mySSt · 12-28-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

A lot, really glad I have them. The trans temp and oil temp are the important ones I watch. Operating temp for both is about the 12 o'clock position, so I only have to glance at them to know it's good.

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Plus I like having the oil pressure available all the time.
I added mine a while back and giving up the small space is not hardly missed.

Austin45 · 12-28-2012, 06:30 PM

I really like having it because I know when my car is ready to be driven a bit harder, plus it just helps keep an eye on how the car is running. I look at them at least once a trip, plus passengers love them. I will admit sometimes I would like the extra storage space, but it's worth it.

SlingShot · 12-28-2012, 06:44 PM

I use mine to keep an eye on the oil temp & pressure ...

ChrisBlair · 12-28-2012, 08:00 PM

Can't see them, just like the originals

Awesome! Next we need hood tachs that have no internal illumination, and are useless at night

Actually, I like the gauges...and hood tachs, but they are fairly useless

RED DEMON SS · 12-28-2012, 08:03 PM

Man i look at it every time i punch the gas, the Boost gauge that is!

Bmatth1162 · 12-28-2012, 08:03 PM

Thanks again everyone. After hearing from a lot of you, I've made up my mind for getting one soon, mostly for the looks but also for the trans/oil temps in the winter. I just need to find one for a decent price... If anyone hears of someone really wanting to trade for a 1SS part to have more storage please let me know!

Neumatic · 12-28-2012, 08:07 PM

I almost always look at it after starting it up and after I get to where I am going. Sometimes in between to see if the trans and oil is warmed up, then shit gets real.

45TH RS · 12-28-2012, 08:34 PM

I love the look of the gauges and am glad I have them!

jshaf · 12-28-2012, 08:39 PM

got the guage cluster after getting the car, mostly plug and play, except for that damn power plug adaptor, you'll see what I am talking about...LOL Oh and I never look at them when I am driving, but man they look cool as all heck!

right to travel · 12-28-2012, 08:43 PM

i would look at them more if only there was some sort of upgraded digital version that i could buy from a vendor here

HINT HINT vendors

1Camaro2SS · 12-28-2012, 09:17 PM

All the time especially after my cam install and 3600 stall converter. I can't imagine not having the oil pressure and temp trans info available.

jdogscam2013 · 12-28-2012, 09:43 PM

agreed, just kind of noticed the blockage as well today, still look cool, glad i have them!

12-28-2012, 06:14 PM	#43
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	They're not easy to see on my 2013, especially the top two. I wouldn't recommend spending too much time looking at them when your driving - wait til your sitting at the lights ! There is a coolant temperature read out on the DIC which is easily visible without distracting from the road ahead. For me that's the most important info a driver needs. __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

12-28-2012, 06:26 PM	#44
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I love mine!!!!! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

12-28-2012, 06:30 PM	#46
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	I really like having it because I know when my car is ready to be driven a bit harder, plus it just helps keep an eye on how the car is running. I look at them at least once a trip, plus passengers love them. I will admit sometimes I would like the extra storage space, but it's worth it. __________________

12-28-2012, 06:44 PM	#47
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I use mine to keep an eye on the oil temp & pressure ... __________________

12-28-2012, 08:00 PM	#48
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Can't see them, just like the originals Awesome! Next we need hood tachs that have no internal illumination, and are useless at night Actually, I like the gauges...and hood tachs, but they are fairly useless __________________

12-28-2012, 08:03 PM	#49
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Man i look at it every time i punch the gas, the Boost gauge that is! __________________

12-28-2012, 08:03 PM	#50
Bmatth1162 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 319	Thanks again everyone. After hearing from a lot of you, I've made up my mind for getting one soon, mostly for the looks but also for the trans/oil temps in the winter. I just need to find one for a decent price... If anyone hears of someone really wanting to trade for a 1SS part to have more storage please let me know! __________________ CAI intake, apex scoop, Vmax ported TB, MGW short throw, BMR 1" springs and sways

12-28-2012, 08:07 PM	#51
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	I almost always look at it after starting it up and after I get to where I am going. Sometimes in between to see if the trans and oil is warmed up, then shit gets real.

12-28-2012, 08:34 PM	#52
45TH RS Drives: 2012 45TH 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 271	I love the look of the gauges and am glad I have them! __________________

12-28-2012, 08:39 PM	#53
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	got the guage cluster after getting the car, mostly plug and play, except for that damn power plug adaptor, you'll see what I am talking about...LOL Oh and I never look at them when I am driving, but man they look cool as all heck! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

12-28-2012, 08:43 PM	#54
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	i would look at them more if only there was some sort of upgraded digital version that i could buy from a vendor here HINT HINT vendors

12-28-2012, 09:17 PM	#55
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,445 View My Garage	All the time especially after my cam install and 3600 stall converter. I can't imagine not having the oil pressure and temp trans info available. __________________

12-28-2012, 09:43 PM	#56
jdogscam2013 Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 41	agreed, just kind of noticed the blockage as well today, still look cool, glad i have them!