Well, here's my idea. I want to get a new A-Pillar gauge cluster with 2 pods. At the top of the A-Pillar, I want to install a small shift light (we're talking superbright LED here)

The top of the A-Pillar would be in my peripherial (sp?) vision and installing a small light there would not clutter my car. I already don't like the idea of adding the 2 pods, but I see no other way to add a decent temp gauge and then find something for the other pod.

So, anyone know of a way to wire a basic shift light?



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2001 TransAm WS6, M6 3.42
HPP, TBB, 160* t-stat, MTI Lid, Holley PowerShot, Flowmaster 80, Port/Polish MAF

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2001 Z28
-- R.I.P. - 06/25/02

 

This should get you started:

http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/shiftlight.html

BTW, what's wrong with an A-Pillar pod? I want to get one for my car, even though I'm just a casual drag racer, I think half of it is looks! I would want of course Oil temp, maybe tranny fluid temp, possibly a bigger, more accurate tach, and a water pressure/temp gauge i think. Of course I could rig a switch to make one gauge do two purposes, like that guy on the site I posted above. When he pushes a button, his oil temp turns into a tranny temp. good idea for less clutter.

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2001 Camaro SS #C095 RCS Secret Street #R675
Light Pewter Metallic
M6, T-Tops, Ebony Leather
Appearance: Alpena Pedals, 15% Tint (Side & Rear), SLP Car Cover.

 

Nothing wrong with the pods. It's just not my "style". I like the low profile approach to everything.

For example ... on my '01 Z28, I removed all badges and emblems. I left the stock black rectangular exhaust tips because they were low profile and didn't show up. To everyone who looked at my car, it looked like a V6.

On the T/A, I have added no graphics or decals, although I like the silver chicken on the front license plate filler (but won't get it because it stands out). The A-Pillar pods would stand out and show that it's probably not stock. Same thing for a shift light mounted somewhere ... it would just scream "This guy races, so he's probably not stock."

Thanks for the link ... I'll check it out.

 

Yeah, his RPM Switch is exactly what I need. Thanks!