Shift and boost gauge in Rearview Mirror - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Nickey31 · 07-14-2012, 12:50 AM

As the saying goes, "long time listener, first time caller" Well I have read and learned so much from all of your posts and now I finally have something to post. I own a Nickey Super Camaro and I wanted a stealth shift light and boost gauge so to keep a clean stock look. I contacted http://www.radar-mirror.com/ and asked them to install the vacuum/boost gauge and a bright LED in the mirror to use as a shift light. The results can be seen on this very short video. I used a small 3,000 RPM pill to keep the revs down to show how it works. In my opinion, it is amazing and now that it has been done, I would think many people will want to do the same and would not doubt if manufacturers start doing it as well. You can't miss it, as the driver's side of the mirror is pretty much eye level and about as close to your face as you can get.

Thanks again to all of you and your great posts and to Nickey Chicago for building an awesome car. The only suggestion that I got off the forums that turned bad was the installation of the WOT Box. I am sure it will work fine, but not until they learn and can provide good wiring instructions. Still waiting on that refund, but its only been 6 months.
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Nickey31 · 07-14-2012, 01:03 AM

Sorry, last link didn't seem to work. I hope this one does.

blackflag · 07-14-2012, 01:10 AM

That is awesome.

Denis · 07-15-2012, 07:47 PM

thats pretty slick

Jchaluja · 07-15-2012, 09:24 PM

Damn, that is awesome! I want that!

fastlane2010 · 07-15-2012, 09:40 PM

yeah thats awesome i am saving for that

Redemption · 07-22-2012, 12:06 AM

DUDE, thanks for sharing. Been looking for a gauge solution, and I dont like anything else that out on the market.

How much did it set you back?

Neumatic · 07-22-2012, 01:03 AM

Thats awesome, I really like that. Great addition and would definitely help me, with how I have my steering wheel and seat I have move my steering wheel to see my tach on racedays. Great idea nd thanks for sharing.

Jason@JacFab · 07-22-2012, 01:17 AM

What does the shift light hook up to to work?

jam3 · 07-22-2012, 07:40 AM

By far the sneakiest set up I seen. Great idea!!
How much $$??

MANNYS2SS/RS · 07-22-2012, 08:47 AM

Love the shift light idea

Nickey31 · 07-23-2012, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

What does the shift light hook up to to work?

Radar-mirror supplied all of the wiring. The LED was connected to a MSD RPM switch. The boost/vacuum display connects to a AEM gauge that was mounted in the fuse panel on the driver's side of the dash. So, easy access, yet very hidden.

I am just returning from the Car Craft Summer Nationals and will post some photos once I return home.

Nickey31 · 07-23-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jam3

By far the sneakiest set up I seen. Great idea!!
How much $$??

I think radar-mirror charged $600 to install the boost display and the LED used for the shift light, which included the AEM gauge and instructions. I just removed the mirror, shipped it to them and they returned it a week later with the displays already mounted and new and much longer wire to allow for routing and connections. The LED shift light idea was something they had never seen before so perhaps I paid for some develop costs and now they can do it for much less. I would just forward the link to the post and video and have them quote it.

Also when not on or when not displayed you can't even tell those displays are there. The mirror looks and works normal. Amazing process.

The Stig · 07-23-2012, 07:44 AM

So are the numbers on the right side of the mirror your RPMS? Like "22" is 2,200 RPMs?

07-14-2012, 12:50 AM	#1
Nickey31 Drives: 2012 Nickey ZL1 #001, 2014 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 122 View My Garage	Shift light and boost gauge in rearview mirror As the saying goes, "long time listener, first time caller" Well I have read and learned so much from all of your posts and now I finally have something to post. I own a Nickey Super Camaro and I wanted a stealth shift light and boost gauge so to keep a clean stock look. I contacted http://www.radar-mirror.com/ and asked them to install the vacuum/boost gauge and a bright LED in the mirror to use as a shift light. The results can be seen on this very short video. I used a small 3,000 RPM pill to keep the revs down to show how it works. In my opinion, it is amazing and now that it has been done, I would think many people will want to do the same and would not doubt if manufacturers start doing it as well. You can't miss it, as the driver's side of the mirror is pretty much eye level and about as close to your face as you can get. Thanks again to all of you and your great posts and to Nickey Chicago for building an awesome car. The only suggestion that I got off the forums that turned bad was the installation of the WOT Box. I am sure it will work fine, but not until they learn and can provide good wiring instructions. Still waiting on that refund, but its only been 6 months. l Last edited by Nickey31; 07-16-2012 at 12:09 AM. Reason: title

07-14-2012, 01:10 AM	#3
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07-15-2012, 07:47 PM	#4
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07-15-2012, 09:40 PM	#6
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07-22-2012, 12:06 AM	#7
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	DUDE, thanks for sharing. Been looking for a gauge solution, and I dont like anything else that out on the market. How much did it set you back? __________________ My Build Thread

07-15-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	Damn, that is awesome! I want that!

07-22-2012, 01:03 AM	#8
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Thats awesome, I really like that. Great addition and would definitely help me, with how I have my steering wheel and seat I have move my steering wheel to see my tach on racedays. Great idea nd thanks for sharing.

07-22-2012, 01:17 AM	#9
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	What does the shift light hook up to to work?

07-22-2012, 07:40 AM	#10
jam3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olney,MD Posts: 307 View My Garage	By far the sneakiest set up I seen. Great idea!! How much $$??

07-22-2012, 08:47 AM	#11
MANNYS2SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS,LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,237	Love the shift light idea __________________ LS-3, ProCharger D1SC 665. rwhp /562. rwtq @ 9.3 psi

07-23-2012, 07:44 AM	#14
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	So are the numbers on the right side of the mirror your RPMS? Like "22" is 2,200 RPMs? __________________