Abstract: A method and system for a shift indicator are provided. The method includes receiving a number of gears of a transmission of a vehicle, determining a plurality of average revolutions per minute (“RPM”) to vehicle speed ratios for each of the gears of the transmission, comparing a current RPM to vehicle speed ratio to the plurality of average RPM to vehicle speed ratios to determine a current gear, and based on the current gear and a current RPM, indicating to a driver of the vehicle to shift the vehicle to a new gear. The system includes components for implementing the method.

Abstract: A custom gauge ordering apparatus facilitates selecting options related to a gauge panel, previewing the selected options under daylight or nighttime conditions, and submitting orders for a gauge panel with the selected options. The order may be automatically received by an order fulfillment system and used to direct or control manufacture of the custom gauge panel. In another aspect of the invention, a custom gauge panel includes a user-selected design printed on a translucent medium that is bonded to an electro-luminescent substrate. In one embodiment, the custom gauge panel also includes substantially transparent layer that stiffens and protects the translucent medium and user-selected design printed thereon during manufacture, installation, and use. The simplicity of the custom panel reduces the material and labor costs associated with producing a custom gauge panel.