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ralniv · 05-07-2008, 12:38 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/07/d...in-0-60-timer/

Apparently the Challenger SRT-8 sports a multi-functional display below the speedo that can do things like 0-60 times, 60-0, quarter mile, g-level and direction.

I realize that this will promote unsafe driving, but I want it anyway!

*The_Blur* · 05-07-2008, 12:49 PM

If I really want this, I'll install some other gauge with those features. I think AEM has some options that may be available after our ECM gets cracked.

GothamCamaro · 05-07-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ralniv

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/07/d...in-0-60-timer/

Apparently the Challenger SRT-8 sports a multi-functional display below the speedo that can do things like 0-60 times, 60-0, quarter mile, g-level and direction.

I realize that this will promote unsafe driving, but I want it anyway!

Doesn't do anything for me, especially if there's a HUD option, I won't care about the gauges too much.

JMAN311 · 05-07-2008, 01:19 PM

Would be a fun toy to play around with. But from what I've seen with devices like that they aren't exactly the most accurate things in the world.

MerF · 05-07-2008, 01:37 PM

One of the car mags pinned one of the SRT sub-compacts against the Mazda equivalent (I think it was the weird stationwagon style cars) and the Dodge had this fun little computer.

It was laughably inaccurate and a source of jokes for the testers. Like said above, the best bet is an aftermarket one that is not biased to the car it's installed in (but still some are better than others).

ralniv · 05-07-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

If I really want this, I'll install some other gauge with those features. I think AEM has some options that may be available after our ECM gets cracked.

I hear ya, but I like the interior to maintain an OEM look. No tack-on gauge pods for me thank you.

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Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

Doesn't do anything for me, especially if there's a HUD option, I won't care about the gauges too much.

The HUD is certainly a viable (and even desirable) alternative, but we need to see if GM wants to offer this premium feature (i.e. Corvette) on their entry level hot rod.

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Originally Posted by JMAN311

Would be a fun toy to play around with. But from what I've seen with devices like that they aren't exactly the most accurate things in the world.

True, but probably more accurate and safer than trying to time yourself with a stop watch while staring at the speedo under hard acceleration. Scary as that sounds, there are probably quite a few members that have done such things.

*The_Blur* · 05-07-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ralniv

I hear ya, but I like the interior to maintain an OEM look. No tack-on gauge pods for me thank you.

The HUD is certainly a viable (and even desirable) alternative, but we need to see if GM wants to offer this premium feature (i.e. Corvette) on their entry level hot rod.

True, but probably more accurate and safer than trying to time yourself with a stop watch while staring at the speedo under hard acceleration. Scary as that sounds, there are probably quite a few members that have done such things.

I was thinking more along the lines of a pillar-mounted gauge pods, like the Cobalt SS offers stock. If there is eventually a Camaro with FI, then we should have gauges on the pillar anyway, so it wouldn't be so outlandish to install a pillar gauge pod.

Are there any aftermarket HUD options?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-07-2008, 01:47 PM

We might get something like this...that little screen in the middle of the guages does look like an LCD screen. Plus - we've been told there'll be a few surprises on this car. (this coming from people who know what we're thinking and expecting.

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*radz28* · 05-07-2008, 02:22 PM

I think this would be something pretty cool to have;even HUD.

LS9CamaroSS · 05-07-2008, 02:35 PM

i say do this, but give us something close to the concept... my gawd i love this interior...

Camaro_crazy · 05-07-2008, 02:37 PM

I have to admit, that would be pretty badass to have if it were accurate. But then again, like Blur said, I could always get them installed later.

ralniv · 05-08-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LS9CamaroSS

i say do this, but give us something close to the concept... my gawd i love this interior...

Ack! About the only thing out of those interiors that I want is the high quality stitched leather. GM can keep their 1960's vision of what a 1980's interior would look like.

Camaro_crazy · 05-08-2008, 03:22 AM

yeah, I like some of the concept interior but Not really a huge fan of the speedometer and rpm gauges. I like the cluster, but I would like a more traditional speedometer.

GOT PSI · 05-08-2008, 04:07 AM

Forget the gauge. Those things are very inaccurate. They are as usefull as a broken clock.

05-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#1
ralniv Drives: far too much Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 72	Hell with retro, I want these gauges http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/07/d...in-0-60-timer/ Apparently the Challenger SRT-8 sports a multi-functional display below the speedo that can do things like 0-60 times, 60-0, quarter mile, g-level and direction. I realize that this will promote unsafe driving, but I want it anyway!

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Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	We might get something like this...that little screen in the middle of the guages does look like an LCD screen. Plus - we've been told there'll be a few surprises on this car. (this coming from people who know what we're thinking and expecting.) __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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05-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#4
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	Would be a fun toy to play around with. But from what I've seen with devices like that they aren't exactly the most accurate things in the world.

05-07-2008, 01:37 PM	#5
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,533	One of the car mags pinned one of the SRT sub-compacts against the Mazda equivalent (I think it was the weird stationwagon style cars) and the Dodge had this fun little computer. It was laughably inaccurate and a source of jokes for the testers. Like said above, the best bet is an aftermarket one that is not biased to the car it's installed in (but still some are better than others).

05-07-2008, 02:37 PM	#11
Camaro_crazy Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 125	I have to admit, that would be pretty badass to have if it were accurate. But then again, like Blur said, I could always get them installed later. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, Nasty, Bad-Ass Speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt

05-08-2008, 03:22 AM	#13
Camaro_crazy Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 125	yeah, I like some of the concept interior but Not really a huge fan of the speedometer and rpm gauges. I like the cluster, but I would like a more traditional speedometer. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, Nasty, Bad-Ass Speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt

05-08-2008, 04:07 AM	#14
GOT PSI Drives: SRT-4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso Posts: 122	Forget the gauge. Those things are very inaccurate. They are as usefull as a broken clock.

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