What to do about aftermarket gauges

snaponbob · 08-27-2006, 11:03 AM

There have been lots of threads about the minimal gauges in the Sols and Skys. At this time it seems that the only viable method to have more gauges is mounting them somewhere in you line of sight. Choice "a" is on the dash and choice "b" is on the left windshield pillar. Since I don't have my RL yet I can't get a good look at choice "a". However, EVERY car has a A pillar. So I went looking for gauge pods. I found Lotek, Inc. Google it and see what you think. If they get enough inquiries they might make them for the Kappas. Hope so. I'll buy one for sure.

Lil GTO · 08-28-2006, 04:28 PM

We don't need no stinkin' guages.

Okay I suppose sometimes they do provide useful info - but generally speaking I spend more time looking at what is outside the car - generally only look at the gas guage and the trip odometer to figure out how much farther I can go before I need gas. The guages and sensors I use are my ears - and the seat of my pants.

PieintheSky · 08-28-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by snaponbob

There have been lots of threads about the minimal gauges in the Sols and Skys. At this time it seems that the only viable method to have more gauges is mounting them somewhere in you line of sight. Choice "a" is on the dash and choice "b" is on the left windshield pillar. Since I don't have my RL yet I can't get a good look at choice "a". However, EVERY car has a A pillar. So I went looking for gauge pods. I found Lotek, Inc. Google it and see what you think. If they get enough inquiries they might make them for the Kappas. Hope so. I'll buy one for sure.

I checked out their web site and I think a set of gauges would look great on the pillar.

I for one like gauges...not only are they eye candy they are functional.
I do not trust or like idiot lights.

Did you post this on the Sol Forum.

Keeferno · 08-28-2006, 05:31 PM

Personally I'm not a race car driver and don't need the race car/racer boy look. If there were an option for more guages in the dash that kept the lines clean I'd be all for it but on the pilar is not for me. If that's what you like then by all means go for it.

snaponbob · 08-28-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PieintheSky

Did you post this on the Sol Forum.

Yes I did and they deleted the thread.

PieintheSky · 08-28-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by snaponbob

Yes I did and they deleted the thread.

Nuts!

snaponbob · 08-28-2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PieintheSky

Nuts!

SNOBS !!!!!

Keeferno · 08-29-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by snaponbob

Yes I did and they deleted the thread.

Did you put it in the right forum?

snaponbob · 08-29-2006, 02:39 PM

Yup, sure did.

akinmb · 08-29-2006, 02:51 PM

$.02 the instrument cluster is terrible in the sky...it looks so cheesy.

**Rustyknight** · 08-29-2006, 03:45 PM

Snaponbob I would probably also be looking for a set of guages for my redline, maybe they could even come up with a set of micro cameras to display enhanced side views on the pillar now that would also be helpful

RMFNSKY · 08-29-2006, 04:29 PM

Not my stlye, I like my Sky just the way it is.

PieintheSky · 08-29-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by akinmb

$.02 the instrument cluster is terrible in the sky...it looks so cheesy.

Same as the Cobalt.

akinmb · 08-29-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PieintheSky

Same as the Cobalt.

When I asked my salesrep if the instrument cluster would be the same on the Redline and he replied yes it would, except for the turbo gauge, I told him that the design team really blew that one... he explained that they were going for a motorcycle style instrument cluster... I said, it's not a motorcycle and we both started laughing.

08-27-2006, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
snaponbob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 1,344 My Photos: (0)	What to do about aftermarket gauges There have been lots of threads about the minimal gauges in the Sols and Skys. At this time it seems that the only viable method to have more gauges is mounting them somewhere in you line of sight. Choice "a" is on the dash and choice "b" is on the left windshield pillar. Since I don't have my RL yet I can't get a good look at choice "a". However, EVERY car has a A pillar. So I went looking for gauge pods. I found Lotek, Inc. Google it and see what you think. If they get enough inquiries they might make them for the Kappas. Hope so. I'll buy one for sure.

08-28-2006, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lil GTO First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 710 My Photos: (0)	Stinkin guages We don't need no stinkin' guages. Okay I suppose sometimes they do provide useful info - but generally speaking I spend more time looking at what is outside the car - generally only look at the gas guage and the trip odometer to figure out how much farther I can go before I need gas. The guages and sensors I use are my ears - and the seat of my pants.

08-29-2006, 03:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rustyknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 886 My Photos: (9)	Snaponbob I would probably also be looking for a set of guages for my redline, maybe they could even come up with a set of micro cameras to display enhanced side views on the pillar now that would also be helpful __________________ Rusty Bluestone Sky Black Leather and Roof Serial #11805 - Traded 8-2-2007 Midnight Blue RL Black Leather and Roof Serial #05941 - Picked Up 8-20-2007 What is the source of your user name: http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8236

08-29-2006, 04:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
RMFNSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,757 My Photos: (23)	Not my stlye, I like my Sky just the way it is. __________________ Sunburst Yellow Ordered 4/5/06 Born 7/6/06 In my Driveway 8/16/06 VIN 6510

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08-28-2006, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Keeferno Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnebago, IL Posts: 366 My Photos: (0)	Personally I'm not a race car driver and don't need the race car/racer boy look. If there were an option for more guages in the dash that kept the lines clean I'd be all for it but on the pilar is not for me. If that's what you like then by all means go for it.

08-29-2006, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
snaponbob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 1,344 My Photos: (0)	Yup, sure did.

08-29-2006, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
akinmb First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 615 My Photos: (0)	$.02 the instrument cluster is terrible in the sky...it looks so cheesy.

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