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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Default Autometer glove box pod for tC!

Autometer is looking into making a gauge pod for the glove box. They have realeased 2 models so far and have received a runner up award for best interior product from SEMA! (Congrats Autometer!) If you guys have ideas on what you would like to see, now is the time for your input!

Post all your ideas and let's see what the final product will look like!

-Steve
Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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A what?
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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it's a gauge pod that sits inside of your glove box..like where the opening is.
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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the glove box is the one that flips down .. thats a cubby hole
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 06tCguy
it's a gauge pod that sits inside of your glove box..like where the opening is.
Exactly! It's a pod that fits inside your glove box. You gauges are hidden out of the way untill you open your glove box... very clean...!

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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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how can you c the gauges if they are like in the bottom left corner of ur eye while driving?

Idn i like the pillar better
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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they're in the bottom right corner, but u shouldn't be staring at ur gauges anyway.
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 06tCguy
they're in the bottom right corner, but u shouldn't be staring at ur gauges anyway.
yeah, you should not be staring at your gauges....you should be reaching over and fumbling for the glove box handle while still looking at the road ahead, then you should quickly glance at whatever gauge would find itself in there, then shut the glove box before anyone knew you had sneaked a peek at the gauge that was hidden in the glovebox for some reason. What gauge is this; that must be hidden in the glovebox and glanced upon secretly?

j/k
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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I mean right lol ... w/e u say !!
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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It's the "rice" gauge
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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For tuning I suspect you'd have a friend sit shotgun to watch the gauges for you.
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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pic???
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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google.

a lot of the time, people just put their electronic stuff(s-afc, boost controller, etc.) in them, and sometimes gauges that they don't really need to monitor while driving, but can glance over at.
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of in my life.

Why in the hell would you want to have your gauges in your glove box.

I agree with what surfcity40 said.
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Show purposes ladys and gents ;)
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Yuh, this has been around a long time, especially in 'sleeper' cars.

Show purposes, dood.
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