Custom built C4 analog gauge cluster
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2007
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Well here is a pic of the gauge pod after engraving the corvette emblem on a CNC mill at my work, still have some wet sanding and polishing to do. I went with 3.5" for speedo and tach and 2 1/6" for rest of gauges, blue LED for high beam and green LED's for turn signals really clean look. Should be installed in the car by this weekend.
It seems like there is a lot of interest, and like you do quality work.
Suckin' gas, haulin' ass.
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Newport News Virginia
This is what I did a few weeks ago:
I am going to try and find away to adapt the sending unit for the trans temp gauge to my ZF.
Also, the Oil pressure gauge is pegged because I hadn't added the correct sending unit yet.
I am going to try and find away to adapt the sending unit for the trans temp gauge to my ZF.
Also, the Oil pressure gauge is pegged because I hadn't added the correct sending unit yet.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,143
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From: Finger Lakes Region, New York
I know this thread is a little old but can you but JUST the dash panel without the gauges? It doesn't seem like it, i haven't found one yet. Anybody seen one? I don't want to gauges too, just the panel...
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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Here's mine installed....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=57060
having problems at low speeds with it though.....speedometer wants to jump around at speeds below 45-50mph......hi beam light is extremely bright.....light for the water temperature does not work......Jody from Vett Aid has been very good about responding to these issues, though......seems like a class act......
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=57060
having problems at low speeds with it though.....speedometer wants to jump around at speeds below 45-50mph......hi beam light is extremely bright.....light for the water temperature does not work......Jody from Vett Aid has been very good about responding to these issues, though......seems like a class act......
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Seattle Area WA
So what do you lose with this?
Ave MPG, Inst MPG, yes.
Cruise control?
Odometer... that seems very problematic.
Anything else?
Looks damn good though!
Ave MPG, Inst MPG, yes.
Cruise control?
Odometer... that seems very problematic.
Anything else?
Looks damn good though!
Last edited by USAsOnlyWay; Sep 16, 2010 at 01:31 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: deltona fl
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: deltona fl
me? the smaller one on the top left by headlights is the foglight switch. the one to the right where the info cluster was(actually theres 2 side by side and a gauge over there) is for the front air ride.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 715
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From: Ontario California
I like the idea of analog gauges. The instrument panels in the C4's..especially the later models...was a BIG step backwards in my opinion.
However..what I would like to see...is someone offer a analog conversion for the C4 panel...using C5 or C6 instrument in place of the after market type instruments. I think it would look more like...stock from the factory...plus having a more finished look. As anyone tried this idea?
However..what I would like to see...is someone offer a analog conversion for the C4 panel...using C5 or C6 instrument in place of the after market type instruments. I think it would look more like...stock from the factory...plus having a more finished look. As anyone tried this idea?