Gauges

[Slade]

At first I liked the Solstice Gauges a little better, but now as I look closer, It seems a bit too orangeee! Too Fast n Furious or pimped out slightly! Also, those first gauges that are shown next to the Solstices gauges that say only 120mph max are not from the new SKY. Now that I look at the interior as a whole the Sky is hotter, more sporty. hmm, Red vs tan. I still haven't found a piece anywhere on the Sky that i don't LOVE. their both cool cars, I just want something that makes my mouth water and makes me want to sleep in because i couldn't stand to be away from it for too long, anyhooo, im out

[101jinx101]

Slade, no those gauges at the top aren't from the sky, but from what I thought was the SS... later I was corrected with those gauges on the second page (which are much hotter)

[marklynn70]

I can understand the appeal of the Cobalt's gauge cluster it does look sporty. I have no problem with the current SKY configuration though. I will drive it awhile and if I find that I have a problem with them I am sure someone will have an aftermarket set for me to replace them with.

[Whynot]

I like the personalization factor of the Ford Mustang Color selection gauges

[marklynn70]

Originally Posted by Whynot

I like the personalization factor of the Ford Mustang Color selection gauges

I agree that is a good set up, They do get a couple of kool points for coming up with that idea.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by brentil

I'd personally also love to see the RL/GXP Kappa's end up with an A-Pillar mounted boost guage. I've always thought it was such an alluring place to have it. Especially since anyone driving by can see it through your window and they know you've got a boosted engine.

Personally on a car like that I'd like Oil Pressure, Battery Voltage and Temperature along with the Boost on the A-Pillar, with the Tac, Speed, and Gas in the cluster. If 4 can't fit on the A-Pillar cut out the battery voltage gauge.

Love those A-Pillar Gauges!

[SkyMan 08]

i have an idea, multi colored lighting of the guages based on speed... below 55 green, 55-100 yellow, and 100+ RED.....

[swatthefly]

Originally Posted by classic66vair

i have an idea, multi colored lighting of the guages based on speed... below 55 green, 55-100 yellow, and 100+ RED.....

Thats kinda a neat idea, but i think id be too distracted by it.

[Delnari]

Interestingly enough, Saturn has decided to tone down the guage cluster as compared to the Solstice. One reason, the Saturn nameplate is not as performance oriented as the Pontiac moniker. Whatever the reason, don't expect anything too flashy from Saturn. The redline version will more than likely get an upgraded cluster with more color. If you have to have it, there are companies like APC that sell covers for that splash of color.

[swatthefly]

Originally Posted by Delnari

Interestingly enough, Saturn has decided to tone down the guage cluster as compared to the Solstice. One reason, the Saturn nameplate is not as performance oriented as the Pontiac moniker. Whatever the reason, don't expect anything too flashy from Saturn. The redline version will more than likely get an upgraded cluster with more color. If you have to have it, there are companies like APC that sell covers for that splash of color.

nah, i dont need color. ill take the white faced guages and ill be happy with that. ill prolly have to steal them off a sol somewhere.

[sky_line]

AS-IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELL, GET ME THE CAR FIRST.....ALL THE GUAGE CHANGING CAN COME IN DUE TIME IF IN TIME AT ALL!

[RacerX]

Originally Posted by classic66vair

i have an idea, multi colored lighting of the guages based on speed... below 55 green, 55-100 yellow, and 100+ RED.....

That sounds like a good idea but when the trooper stops you they can say ..."I saw you go from yellow to red on that last straightaway"

[marklynn70]

Originally Posted by classic66vair

i have an idea, multi colored lighting of the guages based on speed... below 55 green, 55-100 yellow, and 100+ RED.....

Sounds cool but the color blind might have a problem or two.

[SkyMan 08]

Originally Posted by swatthefly

Thats kinda a neat idea, but i think id be too distracted by it.

it would be a quick way at night to know what speed range your in though.... LOL

[SkyMan 08]

Originally Posted by marklynn70

Sounds cool but the color blind might have a problem or two.

oh well.. guess they have a problem sometimes with stoplights then, especially some in tennessee where the red is on the bottom....I have seen them in middle tennessee like that... it was really weird... then the horizonal ones could be confusing if you have never seen one before and you are colorblind...

[SkyMan 08]

Originally Posted by RacerX

That sounds like a good idea but when the trooper stops you they can say ..."I saw you go from yellow to red on that last straightaway"

if he is close enough to see my guage cluster he already knows how fast I am going... LOL

[swatthefly]

Originally Posted by classic66vair

oh well.. guess they have a problem sometimes with stoplights then, especially some in tennessee where the red is on the bottom....I have seen them in middle tennessee like that... it was really weird... then the horizonal ones could be confusing if you have never seen one before and you are colorblind...

im colorblind. usually you can tell the difference because the green is brighter than the red. if nothing else, look around and see if you can make it through! here in ohio, ours are vertical so i only have that problem when i road trip.

[marklynn70]

Originally Posted by swatthefly

im colorblind. usually you can tell the difference because the green is brighter than the red. if nothing else, look around and see if you can make it through! here in ohio, ours are vertical so i only have that problem when i road trip.

I assure you up front I am not trying to be inflammatory, rude, and certainly not funny. I have a question of curiosity; does being color blind affect the color you chose for your SKY or does it matter what color you get? I understand some individuals with color blindness can see some colors and appreciate or favor them, is that the case with you?

[swatthefly]

Originally Posted by marklynn70

I assure you up front I am not trying to be inflammatory, rude, and certainly not funny. I have a question of curiosity; does being color blind affect the color you chose for your SKY or does it matter what color you get? I understand some individuals with color blindness can see some colors and appreciate or favor them, is that the case with you?

no offense taken...


my favorite color has always been black. i cant tell you if its because i can see it right, or what, but because its my fav. color, ill be choosing black for the sky.

some of the other colors i can see fine, and others i cant, and because of that, i may not even like the green, yellow, (of course the yellow looks green to me) or the grey. silver and black have always done me well.



one time, i was about to buy a car and i had my gf at the time come to take a look at it and tell me what she thought. i was sure it was a real nice blue. when she came, she started laughing. apparently i almost purchased a pink car thinking it was blue. so yes, colorblindness can make a difference when picking colors for a car.

[marklynn70]

no offense taken...

Thanks for the reply; I will leave you with a very small pun then. Continue making your selections with a "Seeing Eye purchaser." It will definitely keep you out of those pink cars. Take care.

[swatthefly]

Originally Posted by marklynn70

no offense taken...

Thanks for the reply; I will leave you with a very small pun then. Continue making your selections with a "Seeing Eye purchaser." It will definitely keep you out of those pink cars. Take care.

just bought a cobalt yesterday... went with black/black