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GREEZ82 · 02-27-2012, 11:50 PM

My Gauges seem to be hiding behind the steering wheel no matter how I sit or how I adjust the seat.

I am 6'2 and unless I raise the wheel to highest position (not comfortable by any means), the top of the wheel blocks the speedo. I can see the rpm gauge from about 3500+ which is ok. So far I have had to rely on the lcd gauge tp determine my speed. Anyone else have this issue?

Other than that this beast is a blast

Powhusku · 02-27-2012, 11:51 PM

Weird, I'm the same height and have no problems. Perhaps you are sitting too close or your seat height needs to be lowered.

GREEZ82 · 02-28-2012, 12:03 AM

I have tried different seat heights and same thing. For me I am most comfortable with the seat in the lowest position (not a ton of headroom). I am pretty far back with the wheel fully extended. I will have to try some more positions but I feel like I have tried everything. Seems like no matter how I sit the top of wheel is blocking the speedo

Muscle SS · 02-28-2012, 12:09 AM

No way do I have any issues, around 6'1 with a very tall torso and pretty big

Caddyroger · 02-28-2012, 12:10 AM

I am 5ft 101/2 in. I have my seat at the lowest and the steering set at the highest and closest to the dash. I can see the speedometer and tach good. Have you rasied the steering wheel?

GREEZ82 · 02-28-2012, 12:16 AM

Thanks for the input. If I move the wheel up real high i can see the gauges well but I do not like having the wheel up high. Sounds like I need to try some more adjustments.

IowaGuy · 02-28-2012, 12:23 AM

Same but I just use the computer.

SS_Los · 02-28-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GREEZ82

Thanks for the input. If I move the wheel up real high i can see the gauges well but I do not like having the wheel up high. Sounds like I need to try some more adjustments.

Im about 6 ft. and have the same problem as you. My seat is all the way down and steering wheel is at its lowest. Most comfortable position for me and i can't see the gauges either. The only thing that works is ducking down to see which is a minor PITA.

GREEZ82 · 02-28-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Los

Im about 6 ft. and have the same problem as you. My seat is all the way down and steering wheel is at its lowest. Most comfortable position for me and i can't see the gauges either. The only thing that works is ducking down to see which is a minor PITA.

Glad I am not the only one! fortunately i can see the upper end of the rpm gauge. The speedo is pretty much useless the way I have it now. Thankfully the computer has been working well but it is cool to see the analog speedo if possible. I am still going to try some other configs.

FL1CK · 02-28-2012, 12:51 AM

I don't know if this helps, but the wheel is telescoping as well as tilt...

Sterling · 02-28-2012, 12:56 AM

I have the tilt adjusted slightly higher than I normally would so that I have a clear view. Try adjusting the telescoping closer to the dash like FL1CK suggested. That might help too.

007s 'Vert · 02-28-2012, 05:36 AM

There is gauges up there?

I have never used the analog speedometer, I just usually have the center DIC set on the speedo, I have also heard a rumor that these things have a HUD option.

All kidding aside if I wanted to I can also hook up the ol' trusti Nuvi navigator and just set it on speedometer, heck it is more accurate than the one in the car anyways.

mhood · 02-28-2012, 05:45 AM

Drive by sense of smell.

USARCPT · 02-28-2012, 05:47 AM

Talk about learning new stuff! I too can't see worth beans on any of the dials, so I just rely on the HUD. In fact, while I did know that I could tilt the wheel up or down, I didn't know there was a telescopic feature associated as well!

Gonna have to give that a try; is it regulated by the same lever as the tilt positioning? Otherwise, I'll have to partake of a time-honored acronym (RTFM).

02-27-2012, 11:50 PM	#1
GREEZ82 Drives: 2012 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ca Posts: 32 View My Garage	Why cant I see My Gauges seem to be hiding behind the steering wheel no matter how I sit or how I adjust the seat. I am 6'2 and unless I raise the wheel to highest position (not comfortable by any means), the top of the wheel blocks the speedo. I can see the rpm gauge from about 3500+ which is ok. So far I have had to rely on the lcd gauge tp determine my speed. Anyone else have this issue? Other than that this beast is a blast

02-27-2012, 11:51 PM	#2
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	Weird, I'm the same height and have no problems. Perhaps you are sitting too close or your seat height needs to be lowered. __________________

02-28-2012, 12:09 AM	#4
Muscle SS All blackkk Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 871	No way do I have any issues, around 6'1 with a very tall torso and pretty big __________________ Drivin it like I stole it.

02-28-2012, 12:10 AM	#5
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	I am 5ft 101/2 in. I have my seat at the lowest and the steering set at the highest and closest to the dash. I can see the speedometer and tach good. Have you rasied the steering wheel? __________________ Caddy

02-28-2012, 12:51 AM	#10
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	I don't know if this helps, but the wheel is telescoping as well as tilt... __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

02-28-2012, 12:03 AM	#3
GREEZ82 Drives: 2012 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ca Posts: 32 View My Garage	I have tried different seat heights and same thing. For me I am most comfortable with the seat in the lowest position (not a ton of headroom). I am pretty far back with the wheel fully extended. I will have to try some more positions but I feel like I have tried everything. Seems like no matter how I sit the top of wheel is blocking the speedo

02-28-2012, 12:16 AM	#6
GREEZ82 Drives: 2012 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ca Posts: 32 View My Garage	Thanks for the input. If I move the wheel up real high i can see the gauges well but I do not like having the wheel up high. Sounds like I need to try some more adjustments.

02-28-2012, 12:23 AM	#7
IowaGuy Drives: 2013 Cyber Gray Metallic Chevy Volt Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lives on camaro5 Posts: 353 View My Garage	Same but I just use the computer.

02-28-2012, 12:56 AM	#11
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I have the tilt adjusted slightly higher than I normally would so that I have a clear view. Try adjusting the telescoping closer to the dash like FL1CK suggested. That might help too. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

02-28-2012, 05:36 AM	#12
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	There is gauges up there? I have never used the analog speedometer, I just usually have the center DIC set on the speedo, I have also heard a rumor that these things have a HUD option. All kidding aside if I wanted to I can also hook up the ol' trusti Nuvi navigator and just set it on speedometer, heck it is more accurate than the one in the car anyways. __________________

02-28-2012, 05:45 AM	#13
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Drive by sense of smell. __________________ Mary - Orange Camaros Rule!

02-28-2012, 05:47 AM	#14
USARCPT Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS TF3 LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NUQ Posts: 248 View My Garage	Talk about learning new stuff! I too can't see worth beans on any of the dials, so I just rely on the HUD. In fact, while I did know that I could tilt the wheel up or down, I didn't know there was a telescopic feature associated as well! Gonna have to give that a try; is it regulated by the same lever as the tilt positioning? Otherwise, I'll have to partake of a time-honored acronym (RTFM). __________________