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monstertodd · 09-21-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kiteman

the 4-pack gauges, in addition to 2010-2011 steering wheels and the chrome molding around the taillights, contribute to the "toy-car" look of the camaro if you ask me. you know, looks like something you'd see on a model car rather than an actual car. GM probably could have done them a little less tacky...

THIS

Shu71 · 09-21-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Witchdoctor92

I got a 1ss and am looking to upgrade to the 4 pack, I know there was a wiring issue with the factory gauges. Does anyone know the fix for this? I think there is a wiring harness you can buy.

What is the issue exactly? I bought the gauges and they came with the plug and play harness and plugged right in and worked perfectly.

Witchdoctor92 · 09-21-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GNVenom

http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1511

Thanks, anyone in West Florida wanna trade their 4 pack for my 1ss console?

SS11 · 09-21-2011, 10:34 AM

I added them and missed the storage space for my phone but then found my phone fit perfectly wedged between the top of the gauges and bottom of the console. Smokes go in the front cup holder with a standard bic lighter wedged sideways to hold them in place.

SS_Matt · 09-21-2011, 10:36 AM

What's with people who put their phone, cigarettes, wallet, etc in the storage part of their car. Don't you have pockets?

monstertodd · 09-21-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Matt

What's with people who put their phone, cigarettes, wallet, etc in the storage part of their car. Don't you have pockets?

If you were going to light up a smoke in the car would you rather

(A) fiddle through your pocket trying to find your smokes and your lighter while simultaneously keeping the car at 65 and in your lane

or

(B) fish your smokes and lighter out of the cup holder where they are readily accessible?

Shu71 · 09-21-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Matt

What's with people who put their phone, cigarettes, wallet, etc in the storage part of their car. Don't you have pockets?

I do not have the connectivity package so my phone doesn't synch up with the car. I hate trying to drive a stick, and then dig in my pocket for my phone when it is ringing. I don't smoke in the car so no need to go grabbing for the smokes and no need for them to bulge my pocket the whole time I am driving. I hate my wallet in my back pocket in the bolstered seats so it goes in the door panel as well.

BowlingSS · 09-21-2011, 11:03 AM

I like the 4-Pack.

Bill

Cbrenthus · 09-21-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Witchdoctor92

I got a 1ss and am looking to upgrade to the 4 pack, I know there was a wiring issue with the factory gauges. Does anyone know the fix for this? I think there is a wiring harness you can buy.

I believe that was only on early 2010s. They didn't include part of the cable and you had to add it. Now, they all just come plug and play. I put the guage pack in my car and it just plugged right in and worked!

slick rick · 09-21-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cbrenthus

I believe that was only on early 2010s. They didn't include part of the cable and you had to add it. Now, they all just come plug and play. I put the guage pack in my car and it just plugged right in and worked!

So you bought the gauges off someone who took it out of their car? or did you buy the GM accessory gauge pack?

SlingShot · 09-21-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monstertodd

If you were going to light up a smoke in the car would you rather

(A) fiddle through your pocket trying to find your smokes and your lighter while simultaneously keeping the car at 65 and in your lane

or

(B) fish your smokes and lighter out of the cup holder where they are readily accessible?

I would choose (A) ... That's the way I always did it, in my shirt pocket.

1BADZL1 · 09-21-2011, 11:51 AM

I love these kinds of conversations. I do not have a camaro as yet
but I might as well check to see what all is going on.
Just giving my thoughts..
Shu71 nailed it. These gauge pods were designed from the first gen camaros.
Just a little note here. On first gen camaros the guages are a desirable option.
I high dollar option that is.
Keep in mind the concept camaro was to bring back a retro look of a first gen camaro such as the 69 camaro both inside and outside.

Now when I get my camaro it will have the guage pack. Idiot lights will get you in trouble every time. I wanna know what my engine and other drive components are doing at all times and I want numbers to reflect what they are doing.

I do not smoke. I probably will try not to eat or drink in my car. If I do decide to drink, that is what the cup holder is for. Passengers that smoke can either choose not to ride with me, or smoke outside the car when it is parked.
I carry an Iphone 4. I have a car mount docking station that I will use probably on the windshield or dash. My Iphone will be synced up with the USB port and blue tooth while I wont have to reach into a pocket to get my phone if it rings. I will simply have to push a button on the steering wheel or on my Iphone to take and answer calls all while I am listening to the Iphone 4's MP3 Player jambing out tunes in my camaro over the camaros stereo.
I think I covered everything.
But again, this is what I will do.

camaro52010 · 09-21-2011, 12:08 PM

I love them and look at them frequently. It's a machine and I like knowing what is happening with it. Nice advance notice when something is not normal, learn to read them.

Cbrenthus · 09-21-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

So you bought the gauges off someone who took it out of their car? or did you buy the GM accessory gauge pack?

GM acc gauge pack from one of the major advertisers on here.

09-21-2011, 10:36 AM	#33
SS_Matt permagrin Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,050	What's with people who put their phone, cigarettes, wallet, etc in the storage part of their car. Don't you have pockets? __________________ 2012 Black on black SS RS LS3

09-21-2011, 11:03 AM	#36
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I like the 4-Pack. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

09-21-2011, 11:51 AM	#40
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,284	I love these kinds of conversations. I do not have a camaro as yet but I might as well check to see what all is going on. Just giving my thoughts.. Shu71 nailed it. These gauge pods were designed from the first gen camaros. Just a little note here. On first gen camaros the guages are a desirable option. I high dollar option that is. Keep in mind the concept camaro was to bring back a retro look of a first gen camaro such as the 69 camaro both inside and outside. Now when I get my camaro it will have the guage pack. Idiot lights will get you in trouble every time. I wanna know what my engine and other drive components are doing at all times and I want numbers to reflect what they are doing. I do not smoke. I probably will try not to eat or drink in my car. If I do decide to drink, that is what the cup holder is for. Passengers that smoke can either choose not to ride with me, or smoke outside the car when it is parked. I carry an Iphone 4. I have a car mount docking station that I will use probably on the windshield or dash. My Iphone will be synced up with the USB port and blue tooth while I wont have to reach into a pocket to get my phone if it rings. I will simply have to push a button on the steering wheel or on my Iphone to take and answer calls all while I am listening to the Iphone 4's MP3 Player jambing out tunes in my camaro over the camaros stereo. I think I covered everything. But again, this is what I will do. __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012

09-21-2011, 12:08 PM	#41
camaro52010 Camaro4ever Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS, 1978 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 445 View My Garage	I love them and look at them frequently. It's a machine and I like knowing what is happening with it. Nice advance notice when something is not normal, learn to read them. __________________

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09-21-2011, 10:34 AM	#32
SS11 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 98 View My Garage	I added them and missed the storage space for my phone but then found my phone fit perfectly wedged between the top of the gauges and bottom of the console. Smokes go in the front cup holder with a standard bic lighter wedged sideways to hold them in place.