Custom Dash Pods

[Serran]

Hi All,

Looking at using (as a possible option) some dash space... came across one of the guys in ukloc..

Example

Anyone else seen any custom layouts, sellers, or know of anyone who has ready avaiable templates..

Pics / contact details will be appreciated.

thanks

[Exeter]

what gauge are you thinkin of puttin in there?

[Serran]

hi exeter,

i have 3 60mm gauges to fit on. I know about the dash 3 gauge pod setup.. but just wanted to see what other options are out there..

i dont want the gauges setup anywhere near the passenger side either

fargo who customised the pod gauge in the above link.. the design is cool.. but i dont like the edfc shown out in the open the way it is. i would have preferred to have seen gauges only. ill get in touch with him in the next couple of days about it..

[Serran]

tdi

never scrolled far enough down this page to see that tdi has some.. looks rubbery.. prefer the fibreglass type so can paint over it..

lets see what tdiplc's response will be.. *fingers crossed*

personally i like the 2 gauge pod in the middle dash as this has space so the gauges are rotated towards the driver..

[Serran]

darn.. those gauge pods were a once-off!

[steve@lextasy.com]

How about this pod

IS300 Gauge pod

http://www.lextasy.com/is300_trd_gauge_pod_1400_prd1.htm

[lextcy]

Those seem to point to the left, which would not be appropriat for RHD cars

[?UESTLOVE]

Those seem to point to the left, which would not be appropriat for RHD cars

Very true man! Im still undecided too!!

I dont think a gauge will fit in the dash tray either huh?

I dont know what to do

[Serran]

wait until u see the gauge pods my friend is sending over man... can you wait 2 weeks?? after all yours wont be finished for another 4 weeks right?? ;)

did u remove your stock stereo? if so.. what about a 1 din gauge tray?

[?UESTLOVE]

Yeah, i can wait 2 weeks hahah.

Yeah, i was thinking of the single din etc, but then the gauge is too far to see.

[Serran]

yeh then a-pillars are your only option. you dont like the custom pod on the dash above the instrument cluster.

[4ROLLN]

yeah im kind of keen for some 60mm gauges on the a pillar but no one seems to make an altezza single or duel holder, still looking though!

[Supadupa]

4Rolln: Doesn't Trust make one specifically for the SXE10? I though they did anyway. Their ones retail for about 7800 yen, so thats about $110 or so? I think they're dual gauge pods.

My brother is in Japan atm, and I told him to get me one (along with HKS SSQV, and maybe a Trust Profec B!). I'll be fitting it in the next couple of weeks, so I'll tell you how it goes :)

On the note of gauges, I just bought an Apexi water temp gauge (along with otheres! :D), and I was wondering if you guys know where to get the adapters for them? Thats what it looks like in the Japanese manual anyway! Looks like it fits into the upper radiator hose, where you clamp it, and the sensor screws in?

Cheers,

Lawrence.

[Serran]

hey matt (frylai)

can you confirm any of what supadupa has mentioned? re: a-pillar pods for is200/is300/altezza

[4ROLLN]

I got told greddy/trust didn't but im probably wrong, they would be the most likely brand to have them though!

again "Matt" what do you know?

cheers.........Hayden

[Serran]

yes i can confirm trust makes a 2 gauge pod for the is200 apillar.

[?UESTLOVE]

I only want one, but If they only make it for 2 gauges, I guess thats an excuse to buy another gauge hehehe. Mark, you want to buy from greenline? Shipping will be cheaper if we bring 2 over. What you think Mr Cisco? :P

[Serran]

nope someone is sending me his and its on its way ;)

when are you planning on getting stuff from there.. then i know when i have to make up my mind for other stuff.. let me know

[lextcy]

Check out this pod

http://www.is300.net/modules.php?name=Foru...opic&t=13391281

[Serran]

very nice! thanks for pointing it out edwin.. funny post at the end! haha

i will be getting one for sure.. just hoping the cost is not that much..

and hope he still makes them!

Very Nice!

[Serran]

ok i dont think im gonna get a reply from that guy..

shane.. u want my a-pillar? i dont want to run the risk if i install it..

so back to the drawing board..

there must be a place somewhere the produces a 2 gauge pod ;)

[?UESTLOVE]

Mark, whats wrong with it?? What Risks??!! The only thing that puts me off, is the a pillar is carpet, and these aftermarket ones are plastic..

[Serran]

isnt it illegal to have a-pillars?

personally i thought it was a height limit with the gauge pods.. but chee said its illegal all together

or is this different from vic to nsw?

let me know! if i can use em i will! sorry :P

yeh i was thinking of doing a custom trim to make it blend with the upholstery.. sweeeet!

[?UESTLOVE]

Ohh in that sence, they are illegal. I was thinking of doing a cutom trim for it..

[4ROLLN]

I dont know exactly what the law is in Oz but in New Zealand I think they just let it slide unless it is dangerous or blocking the view but I heard about 2 years ago that they were going to be ilegal here but heard nothing since!

as you say if you got it custom trimmed to match your A-pillar you may be able to get around it if it looks to be all one piece!

I've ordered my greddy dual a-pillar! so should be installed in a few weeks!

I might get mine custom trimmed in the future depending on the cost and how it looks...........

Hayden