Just put some gauges together and test fitted them in the car. I think they look good. What do you guys think?
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=815&stc=1&d=1208720958

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=816&stc=1&d=1208720939


JHP (jhp.com.au DBA www.g8partsdirect.com) now officially picked up production and distribution of that item.

Oh snap man they look great! Share the wealth man. Where did you get those gauges and how did you do it?
I can see many G8 owners wanting to do this. ;)

I definitely like it.

Looks way better than what we're all riding around with now...

Wow. Are you sure that's not photoshop? :gears:

where can i buy these,how do I install them, how much,what time are you coming over to help????

Nice! Please explain how you installed and tell where these came from. They look good!

This is NOT a photoshop.
This is a prototype, just to see how it fits in that place. They are not hardwired yet, I just moved the needles in the positions I liked when I took the picture. I'm just looking for a feedback on those gauges before doing any further development. There is no glass in front of the gauges just yet, but there is enough room for it. Even though they sit on top of the red gauge right now, there is still almost an inch of space left in front of them (measuring to the top of the dash trim). It looks like I can fit up to 5 gauges there if I try hard enough, but I think it looks too busy after 3. Here's a list of gauges which I can use in that application.

Engine Pressure Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Oil Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Transmission Oil Temp (Electrical)
Voltmeters - 12 Volts

Those are gorgeous and the work looks OUTSTANDING! Personally, I think 4 gauges would look good, but I think 5 would be too busy, like you say. These would get my vote if I had to pick 4 gauges:

Engine Pressure Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Transmission Oil Temp (Electrical)
Voltmeters - 12 Volts

Nice prototype!

If you are going to stay with 3 gauges, I would space them out with a little more room in between.

You might consider going to 4 gauges as well - there looks to be room and that would allow you to do oil pressure and water, oil, and tranny temp.

I am assuming that these would be backlit?

I am sure you could sell the heck out of these if you decide to make them.

I like the design. Do you intend to make them to where they are a plug and play? And will the font match the font on the Speedo and Tach? And finally, can you get the base of the needles to match the base of the needles on the tach/speedo?

Those look nice. Would definitely want to drop something like this in mine.

Looks good, the only thing i would suggest is use 52mm (2 1/16") openings so other gauges can be substituted.

yes , these would be backlit
no , not plug and play
And will the font match the font on the Speedo and Tach?
??? it is matching right now
If you are going to stay with 3 gauges, I would space them out with a little more room in between.

yes i will

Looks good, the only thing i would suggest is use 52mm (2 1/16") openings so other gauges can be substituted.
no room for 2 1/16
But for 1200 + gauges you can get one from HSV ;)

What size are the openings then?

What size are the openings then?

48mm front and 45mm back

Sweet.

48mm front and 45mm back

thank you...

I definitely think that 4 gauges would be just perfect for the application. good work and if the price stays within reason you should be able to market them quite well.

figure it out and you will have many buyers-this you can count on!!!!!

Would it be possible to get the same needles as the fuel and temp gauges (with the metal insert)?

Would it be possible to get the same needles as the fuel and temp gauges (with the metal insert)?

It is possible but most likely won't be done. Even if you look at expensive cars/models such as VXR8 or VE HSV, the sports gauges in the middle don't have silver circles in them. And there will be a lot of additional cost to do it.
By the way, I'm using the same manufacturer parts as Holden uses in HSV. ;)

dede:

Any chance of getting them with white needles (they also illuminate white in case you haven't seen them) for cars with the red seat inserts with the red gauge trim (those cars have white needles vs the red needles on the blk interior cars), here is a picture:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/photos/data/500/small_04-03-08_G8_017.jpg


If only going with three, I would take it with (in that order of importance):

Oil pressure
Oil Temp
Volts or transmission sump temp

How hard will it be to install them (how much of the dash has to be disassembled to get to the wiring if these mount over the digital display)?

Thanks for running this past us....

I love it. It looks much better than the atari ones. Would that be a DIY, or will there be extensive cut this, splice that...

It is possible but most likely won't be done. Even if you look at expensive cars/models such as VXR8 or VE HSV, the sports gauges in the middle don't have silver circles in them. And there will be a lot of additional cost to do it.
By the way, I'm using the same manufacturer parts as Holden uses in HSV. ;)After looking at them again, have you considered maybe painting a silver circle on the needle? May not look bad, and may spruce them up a bit, right now they look to much like gauges out of a 78 Bonneville.

I'd buy a set. Looking forward to more details!

Looks great as is!! I much prefer this "factory" look to the cheesey aftermarket guages. Just please tell me that I won't have pull the entire dash out to install them

1 million times better. Good luck!

Dede,

I'm in if you can make this work without ripping the dash apart! How about cutting right through the Atari display?

If you are taking votes, I suggest going with 4 gauges.

Thanks for your efforts!

Jim

Looks good....I would buy a set in a heartbeat!

Awesome! I'd buy these in two seconds!

Any chance of having a boost gauge? :p

Any chance of having a boost gauge? :p

I second that request.

Definitely looks good!

After looking at them again, have you considered maybe painting a silver circle on the needle? May not look bad, and may spruce them up a bit, right now they look to much like gauges out of a 78 Bonneville.



The white needles are an option, but the silver circles still seems to be a hassle to do.

Dede,

I'm in if you can make this work without ripping the dash apart! How about cutting right through the Atari display?

If you are taking votes, I suggest going with 4 gauges.

Thanks for your efforts!

Jim

I’m trying to design it so that you don’t have to destroy any original parts and it can be converted back to original state. The LCD (Atari) screen will come out and that should create more space for the gauges and for the wires (5-7 wires).

Number of gauges will be an option at the purchase, which of course will affect the price.

Awesome! I'd buy these in two seconds!

Any chance of having a boost gauge? :p



dont know .... it will cost me $50 just to test it and if it works you will need run Tubing Kit for it

or i need sender 10-180 Ohms in 0-15 psi
the best i got 0-30 psi the boost gauge will reed 0-30 psi

So no comment on the boost gauge?

huge improvement!!

Dede,

I'm in if you can make this work without ripping the dash apart!
Those gauges look really nice. As jimmyban says, the problem is how to get signal to them. I suspect the wiring is going to be the hardest part.

I’ve taken the interior apart probably a dozen times by now. It’s not that hard at all. It takes me about an hour to strip the entire dash and about 30 minutes to put it all back together. Here’s a picture of the right side strip

Just put some gauges together and test fitted them in the car. I think they look good. What do you guys think?
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=815&stc=1&d=1208720958

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=816&stc=1&d=1208720939

Send this picture to Bob Lutz....he'd understand and tell the bean counters to spend the extra bucks on the 09

So...now where in the@!&*(& am I going to mount my GPS??? I mounted it there to block those stupid bar graphs! Think you need t re-engineer this.....

RRM

looks good!

looks great! i see in the two pics tho the gauge needles are different in location, i thought you had said they were not hooked up? either way great set up! now they would look really sweet swept towards the driver in their own individual pod! again, looks great!

chrish

great job

I’ve taken the interior apart probably a dozen times by now. It’s not that hard at all. It takes me about an hour to strip the entire dash and about 30 minutes to put it all back together. Here’s a picture of the right side strip

I think the concern is for those of us doing it only once.... it will take 8 hours, and we will break stuff in the process. :banghead:

That looks good! I was looking inside a Holden today and it had three gauges also.

Looks great! I'm down. Can you make more of a driver side slant? Don't send the pic to Lutz, he'll just screw it up again.

I can see many G8 owners wanting to do this. ;)

You all have fun. I'd rather keep a decent interior and stay digital. :coffee:

Dont get me wrong, it looks great(as far as analog gauges go)! I wouldnt down your cosmetic talent for a second. Did you do it yourself?

Looks great! I'm down. Can you make more of a driver side slant? Don't send the pic to Lutz, he'll just screw it up again.

we have a straight back interior in the car. It doesn't need any angles and those gauges look fine facing straight back and have a perfect visibility. In fact, I tried putting them sideways and it looked weird.

What do you guys think?
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=816&stc=1&d=1208720939

Look great. May I suggest having equal spacing. From the edge in as well as in between the gauges. Maybe have the outside two centered over the air vents? Gauges could use some current/modern trim or something. Looks much better than stock.

Looks great. I like that it appears to be factory equipment. My only concern is tearing apart the dash to get the gauges to function. Would buy a set if the install is moderately easy to do. Great work.

These look amazing ... 3 centered gauges would be perfect. Once you iron out all the details ... you definitely have my business ...

where did you get the reddish carbon fiber and the leather wraped steering wheel?

where did you get the reddish carbon fiber and the leather wraped steering wheel?

http://www.jhp.com.au/pontiac-g8.php

I don't care if I have to take the dash out to replace those gauges. It is worth it to get rid of that Atari display. Why does GM insist on putting their personal "touch" on a perfectly good Holden product?

Can't wait for pricing!

we have a straight back interior in the car. It doesn't need any angles and those gauges look fine facing straight back and have a perfect visibility. In fact, I tried putting them sideways and it looked weird.

I'll give you that one. I'm still down.

So...now where in the@!&*(& am I going to mount my GPS??? I mounted it there to block those stupid bar graphs! Think you need t re-engineer this.....

RRM
Let's see some pics of that mounted GPS...I was thinking that same thing.

This is NOT a photoshop.
This is a prototype, just to see how it fits in that place. They are not hardwired yet, I just moved the needles in the positions I liked when I took the picture. I'm just looking for a feedback on those gauges before doing any further development. There is no glass in front of the gauges just yet, but there is enough room for it. Even though they sit on top of the red gauge right now, there is still almost an inch of space left in front of them (measuring to the top of the dash trim). It looks like I can fit up to 5 gauges there if I try hard enough, but I think it looks too busy after 3. Here's a list of gauges which I can use in that application.

Voltmeters - 12 Volts
Engine Pressure Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Oil Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Transmission Oil Temp (Electrical)

The first 3 listed (I rearranged them from the way Dede posted them) are going to be in the GXP (in digital form). But, I like 'em. As for the wiring, is there a plug like on the '05 GTO (& most of the '06s) for guages that GM didn't let Pontiac use?

Looks much better.

Can you get more than 90 deg sweep? With all that space 180 or 300 deg gauges would probably fit.

Looking good Dede!

I love to see people's inventive processes at work.

What the heck were they thinking with the "Atari" gauges.........


S.F.

I don't care if I have to take the dash out to replace those gauges. It is worth it to get rid of that Atari display. Why does GM insist on putting their personal "touch" on a perfectly good Holden product?

Can't wait for pricing!-dak- the atari gauges are exactly the same in the commodore SS, only the HSV cars have the analog gauges.

I'm ready for the finished product. The Atari gauges are killing me :(

How soon do you think these can be made available? ... and ballpark price ?

-dak- the atari gauges are exactly the same in the commodore SS, only the HSV cars have the analog gauges.

I guess you could be right. The pictures I have seen show the radio display using that space.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5707/commodoredashye0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
By gtodan (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/gtodan)

Not much better, but still more tasteful IMHO.

Looks great and would be interested in them, especially if you can figure out a way to do it without tearing up the original pieces (lease car!).

Dave
#772

Any updates on this?

Hahahah.....how ironic. The G8 spyhunter advertisement was a throwback to the younger days for potential buyers (and was well received).........but the built in atari display got rejected...
Space Invaders anyone........:gr_jest:
BTW Dede.....gauges will look the ****z more evenly spaced.

as for the update, I had the interior parts ordered so that I don't have to take the car apart every time I'm trying something out. Hopefully I'll be able to do something before my vacation.

Dede .. Any idea of the cost of this upgrade ... still very interested !

This is NOT a photoshop.
This is a prototype, just to see how it fits in that place. They are not hardwired yet, I just moved the needles in the positions I liked when I took the picture. I'm just looking for a feedback on those gauges before doing any further development. There is no glass in front of the gauges just yet, but there is enough room for it. Even though they sit on top of the red gauge right now, there is still almost an inch of space left in front of them (measuring to the top of the dash trim). It looks like I can fit up to 5 gauges there if I try hard enough, but I think it looks too busy after 3. Here's a list of gauges which I can use in that application.

Engine Pressure Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Engine Oil Temperature Gauges (Electrical)
Transmission Oil Temp (Electrical)
Voltmeters - 12 Volts

They look great!! I would buy something like this now if available and had good instruction on how to install them. If they match the dash gauges you would have a big winner.

Looks good, but I'm in for an HSV gauge pod for this car.

Looks good, but I'm in for an HSV gauge pod for this car.

and you can start with $1200 of the trim upgrade, add the gauges and the control box. If you really want them(HSV), you can start buying them already :) most people are speechless after they hear the price of the HSV gauges.

JHP (jhp.com.au DBA www.g8partsdirect.com) now officially picked up production and distribution of that item. Pricing is not finalized

JHP (jhp.com.au DBA www.g8partsdirect.com) now officially picked up production and distribution of that item. Pricing is not finalized

You guys will be carrying the HSV guages & pods?

You guys will be carrying the HSV guages & pods?

We can sell any Holden or HSV part and we can get most of them in 7 days.

We can sell any Holden or HSV part and we can get most of them in 7 days.

Your previous post just made it sound like this was the first time you had inventory of the VE HSV guages. :D

Your previous post just made it sound like this was the first time you had inventory of the VE HSV guages. :D

post 75 was for an item in post 1 ;)

post 75 was for an item in post 1 ;)Any pictures of the final product?

Any pictures of the final product?

JHP & Dede are working on all the final details and still need to complete the mounting plate, bezel & glass lens before final photos & prices are available.
This product needs to be 100% and we dont want to rush it to the market without full testing, just hold tight we will list more photos & details next month when some of the production parts are available.

Cant believe I just saw this now. That does look good! I would go with 4 guages.

Oil Pressure
Transmission Temperature
Oil Temperature
Volts

cant wait,i have a couple hundred dollars burning a hole in my pocket with G8 written all over them!!!!!

You know, I would even be OK with a set of dummy gauges that were pre-set (heck, most of the gauges everyone has listed never really move anyway). Especially if that brought the price down to $50.

I'd certainly be down for that !

Nice nice!

OMG DO WANT

Anything to get rid of the horrible digital display...

somthing like this would b nice too!

http://g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=933&d=1210135204

somthing like this would b nice too!

http://g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=933&d=121013520

:barf: i'll keep lego over it

so dede any updates?

so dede any updates?

I did decide to go with back mounted unit which will be mounted in place of lego gauges after the dash trim is completely removed.
It will give it much nicer fit and I won’t have to create the bezel to hold the glass. The space on the back is very limited due to air ducts so I really don’t think that I can go with more than 3 gauges in there.

I told the dealer where I bought the car and he was interested in a replacement kit. If you get something put together, you can probably get dealers to install these too.

dede, very nice work.

Here's another HSV variation for that space on the dash:

HSV W427 Concept interior:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=62078&d=1207705528

More:
http://www.hsv.com.au/w427/

HSV W427 Concept interior:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=62078&d=1207705528


White face gauges, DO WANT

So much awesome happening in this thread...

JHP & Dede are working on all the final details and still need to complete the mounting plate, bezel & glass lens before final photos & prices are available.
This product needs to be 100% and we dont want to rush it to the market without full testing, just hold tight we will list more photos & details next month when some of the production parts are available.

Wow, this is really going to be offered?

Awsome.

I'll buy a gauge package.

JHP & Dede are working on all the final details and still need to complete the mounting plate, bezel & glass lens before final photos & prices are available.
This product needs to be 100% and we dont want to rush it to the market without full testing, just hold tight we will list more photos & details next month when some of the production parts are available.

Sweet. I need to stop buying GTO parts & save up for the G8. I'm gonna have a collection of parts before I have the car. :nuts:

somthing like this would b nice too!

http://g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=933&d=1210135204

JHP are working on another double gauge pod to suit the top of the dash, similar to the '04-'06 GTO.

http://www.jhp.com.au/img/products/interiors/carbon_fibre_trim/jhp_carbon_fibre_trim-h.jpg?imagealt=

The problem with those dash-top double gauge pods is that anyone with a GT or the upgraded sound system in the V6 model has a speaker there. I'd hate to lose the center speaker personally.

The problem with those dash-top double gauge pods is that anyone with a GT or the upgraded sound system in the V6 model has a speaker there. I'd hate to lose the center speaker personally.

I agree. I am waiting for Dede's "kit," which looks like the way to go IMO.

Me too .. .I wish Dede would give a timetable as to when they're gonna be available and at what price.

I don't want to speculate on the price. Since it's not finished I don't know what is going to be involved. And the time frame really depends on how fast I am going to be getting the parts I'm ordering on the project. Hopefully I have most of them by the time I come back from vacation in 2 weeks.

I would LOVE to see some pictures of the progress cause they looked cool as hell

Amazing job. And GM couldn't do this with all their resources........lame.

Very interested in something just like this. Please update ASAP as to when availability might be. I checked the JHP site, but they don't have anything like this. You can pm me when the product is ready to ship. Very nice job!

Any updates yet? Thanks! :)

+1. Having people get in my car almost embarrasses me when they see the atari gauges.

+1. Having people get in my car almost embarrasses me when they see the atari gauges.

Hell no. Lock the glove box and tell them you have the pong paddles in there but don't have the key with you. I did that the other day and the dude was like... that is cool. haha... some people. :)

Has anyone made something just to cover the hideous gauges?

and you can start with $1200 of the trim upgrade, add the gauges and the control box. If you really want them(HSV), you can start buying them already :) most people are speechless after they hear the price of the HSV gauges.

You definitely pay out the nose for anything HSV.

I'm holding out for a GXP which has a better looking graphic display in that space.

Has anyone made something just to cover the hideous gauges?

I was thinking about that. Either sheet black plastic, or maybe brushed aluminum. Haven't done anything yet.

I'm holding out for a GXP which has a better looking graphic display in that space.

I don't know about that.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1153&stc=1&d=1212118494

LOL ... The display in the GXP got upgraded from Atari to Nintendo ...

LOL ... The display in the GXP got upgraded from Atari to Nintendo ...

First person to display mario from the Nintendo VirtualBoy wins :)

I don't know about that.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1153&stc=1&d=1212118494

Looks better...but it just is a software upgrade...which means it ought to be able to be copied and retrofitted to a 2008 G8

There is another thread floating around about this, but in the V6 with the bas radio with no display, the readout shows up on the Pac-Man screen. So obviously, you can program it to read whatever you like, but it will still be ugly, lol.

I don't see anything wrong with the display itself, just what they chose to display there. I say give me a giant speed readout so the passengers can freak out. :)

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1158&stc=1&d=1212180374
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1159&stc=1&d=1212180370

niiiiiice!

That looks very nice. I wish it had transmission temperature though. :)

Damn that's clean man! And this will be available for purchase too? Now that's even sweeter!
I like how it looks factory.

Looks great, Dede. Now, you have to make it functional. :gr_jest:

Looks great, Dede. Now, you have to make it functional. :gr_jest:

:huh: ?????????????????

gauges functional...

What's the up-charge for silver centers on the dials?

Definitely be interested in these when they do become available. Any idea as to pricing?

I don't know about that.


Looks better to me, good enough to not warrant tearing the car apart.

Looks good.

:huh: ?????????????????

gauges functional...

When you first started this thread, you said the dials were just for looks right now. That made it seem like they didn't move.....yet.

When you first started this thread, you said the dials were just for looks right now. That made it seem like they didn't move.....yet.

and you thought I spent over a month just to take 2 more pictures? lol :slap:

pheww..... ok thats good
could not warrent buying them if they didnt work!!

I'm ready for these !

How tough to install??

I love them. Any idea of cost/install procedure yet? Will this be open heart surgery to install?

I kinda almost like those better than the old red gauges, even if they don't work..lol

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1158&stc=1&d=1212180374
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1159&stc=1&d=1212180370

Perfect! Nice work Dede.

and you thought I spent over a month just to take 2 more pictures? lol :slap:

Just making sure that you were working hard not hardly working.

I'm in...Sign me up...How much? You are the man!

--Mike

I want in on the first order!

Excellent work, dede - keep us posted on price and availability. :)

sign me up!!!!

Sign me up.
How about a boost gauge for those that are going TT or Blown?

Sign me up.
How about a boost gauge for those that are going TT or Blown?

:ftw:

Now THAT is the best looking setup for that space I have ever seen!

Sign me up.
How about a boost gauge for those that are going TT or Blown?

answer is still the same as in the post 37.
I can do boost gauge 0-30 psi but in the 45degree sweep scale, it will look too busy.
If I ever find electrical sender reading 15 PSI in 0-180ohm range, I'll definitely add it to the list.

Guages look great, but how much effort to take the dash apart to install (for the guy thats never taken the dash apart before)? Is this a 1 hour job, or a whole weekend event ?

The white needles are an option, but the silver circles still seems to be a hassle to do.

How much hassle will it cost???? I know you can do it!

looks more "factory installed" then the left over Pontiac 6000 dash parts they used. Hay maybe the reason we have hugh oil pans is that Pontiac had left over oil pans from a truck! Maybe the hood scoops were in storage since 1980.

Great Job. I'll buy a set if installation is not $600

I'm in for sure, those should have come with the car!

Nice work dede, add my name to the list of interested parties willing to fork over some cash for this option.

Looks better...but it just is a software upgrade...which means it ought to be able to be copied and retrofitted to a 2008 G8

the base stereo models have a lot of the information normally displayed on the screen up there, is that the same as the base stereo G8's? little things like volume control etc come up when things like that are changed too
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1/asylum83/SSinterior.jpg


and honestly, i'd much prefer the atari/nintendo screens than the stock omega's nokia 5110 crap!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1/asylum83/omegainterior.jpg

that must be the executive or belina. this will make some news I think.... in Aus and here.

Dede whats the latest update on the gauge replacements very interested in them

Dede whats the latest update on the gauge replacements very interested in them

Yeah, even pontiac agrees that they are craptastic. So much so they think nothing is better. I would really like the analog gages. I'm considering a piece of brushed aluminum for now.

Could you make an alternative design with a couple "pods" or openings rather than integrated gauges so that the user can choose his own gauges to install?

Todd

dede when you get those things perfected and a price and instructions worked out, shoot me a PM. I'm getting an '09 and will have the space for them right away!

dede,we are all like a pack of drooling dogs and you went into the kitchen to get our dinner last month.LOL

Yeah, even pontiac agrees that they are craptastic. So much so they think nothing is better.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=57399&postcount=27

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=57399&postcount=27

Doesn't mean they can't change it... as long as they didn't make any yet. They could keep it for the GXP and drop it on the base/GT.

Dede is on radio silence...he's probably negotiating with GM to introduce his awesome gauge package into the 09 1/2 models!

I don't understand why they just don't design a better guage display like they have in the GXP show car and send the softward upgrade to all G8 owners. the problem is not the screen, just the atari inspired design of what shows on it. Existing woners would be ticked to get it upgraded.

I agreee i just want to have it reprogrammed to look like the gxp show car, i would pay a small price for the programming to have it look like that and also pay to have it show pounds for the oil pressure instead of bars, that are meaning less to the average person.

We like the look also and will follow to see when they become available.

Any updates?

Quote:
JHP (jhp.com.au DBA www.g8partsdirect.com) now officially picked up production and distribution of that item.

Still not in production, though. Site says "stay tuned!"

Yeah, I was just pointing out to GeorgeInNePa that www.g8partsdirect.com might have updates before the info is available here.

'Horses mouth', and all that...

Yeah, I was just pointing out to GeorgeInNePa that www.g8partsdirect.com might have updates before the info is available here.

'Horses mouth', and all that...

Yes, thanks. I did check there and since they post here, I thought maybe they could update us. :)

whats the deal...I cant wait to put this damn kit in my car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New custom case was finished last Friday (25th)
Now senders adapter plate gets worked on and also looking for good LED strip for back light

excellent job,thanks for the update