All of that is not necessary. Just carefully pry up the blank panel above the a/c vents and shine a flashlight in there. You should be able to see the connector tucked down to the right somewhere and fish it out w/ a wire coat hanger or similar tool. Even if your one of the unlucky ones whose connector wasn't visible taking the dash apart is a simple process. There really isn't anything to mess up, just taking out screws and unsnapping clips. Also, you don't need a special radio tool either, just get a wire hanger and bend it into shape. Personally, I went w/ the jhp gauges because of the factory fit/finish and plug n play capability. Besides, these are the gauges that are supposed to come with our cars anyway but gm removed them when they were converted to american gto's from holder monaro's.
Thanks, I may think about it. I really like the looks of it, it's a bit pricy $490.00? Did you purchase yours through JHP? First I gotta check to see when car was actually built to see if it has the plug and play.
I have seen them but I don't like them, they can only accept 2 gauges meaning it can only monitor 2 items, You are much better off with a DASH HAWK, this thing keeps a close eye on everything . IAT's, oil pressure, water temp, trans temp,and the list just goes on and on
I saw on one of the websites that they have a cut out/special holder for the dash hawk that fits under the stereo compartment area behind shifter that looks cool.
I saw on one of the websites that they have a cut out/special holder for the dash hawk that fits under the stereo compartment area behind shifter that looks cool.
Which website did you find that on? I have ordered a dask hawk and I am looking for something like that.
Which website did you find that on? I have ordered a dask hawk and I am looking for something like that.
it was on the same website as the gauge pod from JHP. Below is the web page it is on. Dash hawk generation 2 bezel. They sure are not cheap. JHP does not come back in their office until Jan 10th. I sent them a email in reference to their prices on the gauge pod, which looks awesome. I want it but, I just may have to wait. Its listed on option #4 on this link:
Hi, NJ,
The build date of your GTO will be on the:
Data Plate under the hood on the radiator support just over the driver's side headlight BUILT Nov 04
and..
Vehicle Axle Weight Sticker located on the rear of the driver's side door
Date
11/04
Thanks, I may think about it. I really like the looks of it, it's a bit pricy $490.00? Did you purchase yours through JHP? First I gotta check to see when car was actually built to see if it has the plug and play.
Yeah, I ordered them directly from jhp. Be prepared to wait a long time though as they are always backordered. Mine took about a month and a half to get but their customer service is great. They would call me so I wouldn't have to pay international charges and provide order status email updates as well. The quality is top notch oem quality, just be careful w/ the lenses since they are glass and scratch easily.
Data Plate under the hood on the radiator support just over the driver's side headlight BUILT Nov 04
and..
Vehicle Axle Weight Sticker located on the rear of the driver's side door
Date
11/04
I have an 05 and that was my build date.
Larry
Thanks dude, Ill check it out. Gettin ready to drop her off to get my flowmaster super 44s installed.
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