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Old 09-13-2010, 08:56 PM
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GlowShift Gauges

So I just got these in. If you haven't seen GlowShift gauges check out their site:

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/


I was interested in them because the gauges are cheap, but they still look good and have 7 color settings. Also they are really cheap for having 270* dials. I couldn't find a review on Google so here we go!

The package was in UPS's hands the day after I ordered (I ordered in the evening). I got volts, vac, and water temp and a dash pod, all gauges were the black series. Shipping was free which is always nice. Packaging was great, the gauges come with everything you need, senders, tubing, brackets, harnesses, bezel if you have an angle mount, and good instructions.

The construction seems very solid and they look sharp. Accuracy wise I can only test the voltmeter for sure, and it was dead on. My multimeter read 11.98V, and the meter was just a shmidge below being right on the 12V mark. But I think the best idea is some pics and vids. Enjoy!





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Those are badass dude! I wonder if you could take those out and replace some of the original gauges with them. How much did those babies cost??
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$140 shipped for the 3 gauges and the dash pod. That's with a 10% off coupon code that I can't remember at the moment, but ill add it to the first post when I do.
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Cool, I might actually get a set of these. What do you hook the vacuum gauge up to?
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Cool, I might actually get a set of these. What do you hook the vacuum gauge up to?

Any vacuum source, it comes with tubing and a T so you can splice it into any line.
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Those are nice! Link Bookmarked for later use!
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You should post a pic after you mount them in your car
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Re: GlowShift Gauges

I have to agree, the Glowshift gauges are very nice. I've been running Glowshift gauges on my A-pillar for over a year now and they have been performing great!
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Re: GlowShift Gauges

Those gauges look nice.

I bought a couple Glowshift coolant gauge sending unit adapters (they splice into radiator hoses) and a couple of their pillar pods.

Good prices and fast shipping. Quality seems good but the finish on the pillar pods was a bit too shiney so they didn't quite match the factory trim.
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Re: GlowShift Gauges

ive been lookin at getting a tach and speedo from them for my t56 swap.... anybody got any experience with them?
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Do you have any pictures of your glowshift gauges installed?
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i bought the glowshift wideband an it took a dump after two months . i got friends that bought the a pillar pods with the gauges included an they never were accurate ...just a personal experience story but i wouldn't waste my money again on them .
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Do you have any pictures of your glowshift gauges installed?
Don't have the car anymore, had to move about 5 months ago so we could only take 2 cars. I sold my GTP and my Camaro and got a GTO I never got a chance to mount the gauges, although I still have them sitting in my closet lol.
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I have to agree, the Glowshift gauges are very nice. I've been running Glowshift gauges on my A-pillar for over a year now and they have been performing great!
Where did you find your A pillar, and is it a complete A pillar cover or just the partial? Im thinking of going this route with the Glowshift gauges but the triple pod A pillar mounts on their website are for 4th gen camaros. I was thinking that maybe the Autometer 52mm 3 pod A pillar mounts would work.

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Where did you find your A pillar, and is it a complete A pillar cover or just the partial? Im thinking of going this route with the Glowshift gauges but the triple pod A pillar mounts on their website are for 4th gen camaros. I was thinking that maybe the Autometer 52mm 3 pod A pillar mounts would work.

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Yup, I was just wondering if it would work with the glowshift gauges since the a pillar is from autometer, even though it's the same size.
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Re: GlowShift Gauges

Dang. I would of loved to see some pictures. I'm planning on getting a 3 gauge pillar and a 3 gauge pod holder like yours. I was going to mounthing under the center air vents about the a/c controls. Is this the pods you have? Thanks for all the info. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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Re: GlowShift Gauges

u can get these gauges on ebay for alot cheaper
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