anybody know how to install a shift light?
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anybody know how to install a shift light?
Does anyone know how to install a shift light on our C6s? I'm not looking for one of those big obnoxious ones that drag racers use that are like 6 inches long. I just want a way to hook up a small LED that is rpm activated so I don't hit the rev limiter. Please let me know your ideas.
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If you have heads up display (HUD) you can see an up arrow light before hitting the rev limiter. Of the 3 HUD selections this arrow works in one of the track options. Maybe in all 3, but I never use the other 2 so im not certain.
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I will look for the arrow up but I don't think it will be bright enough or have enough contrast to get my attention during a drag race, there are a lot of things to keep track of in that short 11-12 second run.
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I bought am Autometer shift gauge that shows the RPM and lights up. I mounted it in an SLP boost pod.
http://www.lmperformance.com/560219
http://www.lmperformance.com/560219
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I bought am Autometer shift gauge that shows the RPM and lights up. I mounted it in an SLP boost pod.
http://www.lmperformance.com/560219
http://www.lmperformance.com/560219
How do you like it?
I assume you mounted it to the left of the steering wheel. How do you like that position?
Would you do it again?
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Here is the gauge I used.
http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...l.aspx?vid=187
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The only thing I would do different is that I would paint the SLP pod. I will remove it this winter and paint it.
Here is the gauge I used.
http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...l.aspx?vid=187
Here is the gauge I used.
http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...l.aspx?vid=187
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I bought am Autometer shift gauge that shows the RPM and lights up. I mounted it in an SLP boost pod.
http://www.lmperformance.com/560219
http://www.lmperformance.com/560219