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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 06:17 PM
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Are there any options to mount a single gauge other than the pod pillar mount which I don't want, in the console or somewhere ?

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Something like one of these that goes where the ashtray would be?



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thats nice. but i have a 2 1/16 round guage.. i was messing with the ashtray, had it mounted where i wanted it. but the wires interfere with hvac buttons.. and bulges it out a bit.. maybe mount it somehow in the cup holder..
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that center concole gauge cluster is nice.. the one with the angled gauges -- is nice. Haven't seen that one before.
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I've searched for the same thing. I could find pics but never any information on where to purchase them.
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Mine, soon to be swapped over to my 03.




Someone else's recently seen on the C5 Modified (and if someone can point me to where I can get mats like these and without the logo, please share. I am not a fan of the thick / plush ones and just want something tight like this.)

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Oohhh I like that one too ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I believe that the center console one counts on the fact it is workable - otherwise you cannot just get up and re-arrange a car's console.
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If I read your definition of workable right does that mean changing out the gauges? There are many brands now which offer gauges able to display multiple data points. Some are OBD2 dependent. Others have their own AFR / Boost / Fuel psi feeds.
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If I read your definition of workable right does that mean changing out the gauges? There are many brands now which offer gauges able to display multiple data points. Some are OBD2 dependent. Others have their own AFR / Boost / Fuel psi feeds.
What that implies, in this case, is you can lower your HVAC, lower your 1xDIN HU, (you have to open up the Dash), and have some space above all that to install gauges of your choosing.

Btw I'm a fan of AeroForce Interceptor Multi-Gauges. They offer 1 or 2 Gauges in a cluster, OBD2 connection. Some custom Gauge pods for specific Vehicles, as well. Query the Vendor to see which OEM monitors are available for your Vehicle (they are not the same).
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Originally Posted by Boss 57
What that implies, in this case, is you can lower your HVAC, lower your 1xDIN HU, (you have to open up the Dash), and have some space above all that to install gauges of your choosing.
right.. doing that is pretty trivial. opening the dash is around a ten minute job, and lowering the hvac is at most 15 mintes -- do a quick search if you're interested, it's not nearly as involved as you think it is.
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right.. doing that is pretty trivial. opening the dash is around a ten minute job, and lowering the hvac is at most 15 mintes -- do a quick search if you're interested, it's not nearly as involved as you think it is.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1551123954
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I had never picked up on the audio faq list. That is a great post you shared.
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