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Old 12-10-2004, 06:06 PM
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has anyone tried this.....i think it would look sweet if done.

also, would i need to adjust the speedometer throught he pcm or on the gauges themselves?

help.....im really interested in this and my buddy can get me a c5 gauge.......
Old 12-13-2004, 11:38 AM
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Yeah those off-set, LED gauges are sexy!
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I have been wondering the same!
Old 12-13-2004, 08:20 PM
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Everywhere I have seen (in searches) is it can't be done. Or at least it would be one hell of a custom job, not just a remove and replace.
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it seems as if the c5 gauge pod is smaller in dimension......is the electronic connection simular or would i also need a new wiring/pcm setup?
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the C5 gauge pod in the vettes has its own computer to run it... while im sure with some cut and paste it could be done, I sure as heck wouldnt want to try!
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I was thinking about this a couple of years ago. I was told there would be alot of work involved to do it. I would like to see if it can be done by someone.
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If someone has an extra c5 cluster they wanna get rid of for cheap Im sure I coiuld do it, don't know how long it would take but I could do it... anyone??



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