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Electrical Retrofit Chrono pack to a 2006 S

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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Retrofit Chrono pack to a 2006 S

Can a chrono pack be retrofitted to a 2006 S that has the standard speedo in the dash. Would it be as simple as plug and play or are there different plugs for the chrono. Also, that would necessitate the 2 gauge pod on the s/wheel. Would that too be a matter of plug and play or would I need a different plug/harness?
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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got some info from a dealer....different harness....no/go...
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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I think you'd be better with aftermarket gauges...
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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I just ordered a scangauge II...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ekim
I just ordered a scangauge II...
and what do you think?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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I've had mine for a month now and like it. For the time being I've got it located on the dash near the left pillar. It will probably be a problem when the bag goes off but works very well from there as it's out of the way and I can see the the lettering very clearly (I wear glasses). My next option would be to suspend it from the head liner/windsheild next to my radar detector. This unit is the easiest way to get a wealth of info for a minimum of install effort. One draw back is I'd still like to get an oil pres gauge and boost gauge. There is a MAP reading, manifold absolute pressure reading from the scangaugeII but I don't think it is the same as SC boost pressure.
 
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