Any reason the 4-gauge cluster is located where it is? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scandata · 05-27-2016, 07:31 PM

I'm wondering why they put the 4-gauge cluster way down behind the shifter. If there's a reading you have to monitor immediately (meaning you don't have time to click through the DIC to find it), I'd think it would be a situation where you wouldn't want to take your eyes that far off the road to read it. Seems like they should have put them closer to the dash, or even along the pillar. I'd rather have that space behind the shifter open to store sunglasses and such, like it is on the 1LT.

68rssscamaro · 05-27-2016, 07:37 PM

What GM was trying to do is bring back the looks of the 4pack gauges they did in the first generation cars. Yes placement for this is not ideal, but someone over at GM got the ok to have them there as they did in the 1st gen as well.

Blake_GM · 05-27-2016, 07:39 PM

Because the 1st gens had optional gauges down there under U17 gauge option code, I think.

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Firebreed · 05-27-2016, 07:40 PM

They copied it from the 1st gens, apart of the inspiration for the 5th gen styling along with how the dash is laid out.

mickss · 05-27-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by scandata

I'm wondering why they put the 4-gauge cluster way down behind the shifter. If there's a reading you have to monitor immediately (meaning you don't have time to click through the DIC to find it), I'd think it would be a situation where you wouldn't want to take your eyes that far off the road to read it. Seems like they should have put them closer to the dash, or even along the pillar. I'd rather have that space behind the shifter open to store sunglasses and such, like it is on the 1LT.

I`m with you on that one, it was put in a poor place in the 1st Gen and it`s in a poor place for the 5th Gen too. Who thinks it`s a good idea to basically look down at the floor to check gauges then look back up at the road!?

Moreair1 · 05-27-2016, 07:56 PM

You can always remove them, this was a option I'll see if I can find a picture of one w/o

BlueStreakHouTX · 05-27-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68rssscamaro

What GM was trying to do is bring back the looks of the 4pack gauges they did in the first generation cars. Yes placement for this is not ideal, but someone over at GM got the ok to have them there as they did in the 1st gen as well.

This. Homage to the console mounted gages in the Gen 1 cars.

Moreair1 · 05-27-2016, 08:04 PM

Minus 4 guage cluster so if you wanted to it would be a very easy swap plus you could sell the 4 guage cluster for some money

hawk02 · 05-27-2016, 08:07 PM

The gauges are located behind the shifter as homage to the first generation Camaro.

The gauges were reasonably easy to see in the '10 through '12 model years but when the MyLink radio was added in '13, it hangs down lower and blocks much of their view.

scandata · 05-27-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moreair1

You can always remove them, this was a option I'll see if I can find a picture of one w/o

Thanks, I'll have to look into that and make sure it won't somehow cause warranty issues. Selling it would help pay for the cost of having it removed.

lt1power · 05-27-2016, 08:39 PM

I think it is unique and I like it. I have no problem looking down at the gauges while driving.

Welker2 · 05-27-2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lt1power

I think it is unique and I like it. I have no problem looking down at the gauges while driving.

Same here. I think it's a nice marriage of modern technology & styling with a little nostalgia ...

Splat · 05-27-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lt1power

I think it is unique and I like it. I have no problem looking down at the gauges while driving.

+1

I mean, it not the best place to put them, but I can still read it.

And, it plays homage to the original camaro.

Royal Tiger · 05-27-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scandata

I'm wondering why they put the 4-gauge cluster way down behind the shifter. If there's a reading you have to monitor immediately (meaning you don't have time to click through the DIC to find it), I'd think it would be a situation where you wouldn't want to take your eyes that far off the road to read it. Seems like they should have put them closer to the dash, or even along the pillar. I'd rather have that space behind the shifter open to store sunglasses and such, like it is on the 1LT.

I never knew there was a sudden urge to look at your trans temp gauge while driving down the road?!?

05-27-2016, 07:31 PM	#1
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	Any reason the 4-gauge cluster is located where it is? I'm wondering why they put the 4-gauge cluster way down behind the shifter. If there's a reading you have to monitor immediately (meaning you don't have time to click through the DIC to find it), I'd think it would be a situation where you wouldn't want to take your eyes that far off the road to read it. Seems like they should have put them closer to the dash, or even along the pillar. I'd rather have that space behind the shifter open to store sunglasses and such, like it is on the 1LT. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)

05-27-2016, 07:37 PM	#2
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	What GM was trying to do is bring back the looks of the 4pack gauges they did in the first generation cars. Yes placement for this is not ideal, but someone over at GM got the ok to have them there as they did in the 1st gen as well. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-27-2016, 07:39 PM	#3
Blake_GM Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS in IBM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MO, USA Posts: 381 View My Garage	Because the 1st gens had optional gauges down there under U17 gauge option code, I think. Pic: __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS w/RS, Imperial Blue Metallic - Toy. CAI Inc. cold air intake, SOLO axle-back with j-pipes, Kooks 1 7/8" long tube headers with Kooks high flow cats, GPI SS2 VVT cam + engine goodies and dyno tuned by Ryan/Dr. L99/GPI.

05-27-2016, 07:40 PM	#4
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	They copied it from the 1st gens, apart of the inspiration for the 5th gen styling along with how the dash is laid out. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

05-27-2016, 07:56 PM	#6
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	You can always remove them, this was a option I'll see if I can find a picture of one w/o __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

05-27-2016, 08:04 PM	#8
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Minus 4 guage cluster so if you wanted to it would be a very easy swap plus you could sell the 4 guage cluster for some money Attached Images __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

05-27-2016, 08:07 PM	#9
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,283 View My Garage	The gauges are located behind the shifter as homage to the first generation Camaro. The gauges were reasonably easy to see in the '10 through '12 model years but when the MyLink radio was added in '13, it hangs down lower and blocks much of their view. Attached Images __________________

05-27-2016, 08:39 PM	#11
lt1power Drives: 2011 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 57	I think it is unique and I like it. I have no problem looking down at the gauges while driving.