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Bigsmooth433430
09-22-2010, 08:10 PM
I would like to get an a pillar gauge pod for my 08 but I can't seem to find anyone that makes one. Am I just not seeing it or is there another alternative out there? Let me know
TartanJack
09-22-2010, 09:05 PM
Off the top of my head . . .
The fact the a-pillar plastic covers an airbag may be an issue for those who make a-pillar gauge pods. You do NOT want an additional projectile if that bag blows. So, they may not venture there.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/MacWage/P1010028.jpg
A dash-mounted one next to the A-pillar may be a good idea, if you can't find one. One right above the left end A/C vent.
OR . . .
IN that A/C vent, using one of those blow-by adder things for vents.
Raiden
09-23-2010, 11:08 AM
Pics or fail!
Bigsmooth433430
09-23-2010, 12:36 PM
Off the top of my head . . .
The fact the a-pillar plastic covers an airbag may be an issue for those who make a-pillar gauge pods. You do NOT want an additional projectile if that bag blows. So, they may not venture there.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/MacWage/P1010028.jpg
A dash-mounted one next to the A-pillar may be a good idea, if you can't find one. One right above the left end A/C vent.
OR . . .
IN that A/C vent, using one of those blow-by adder things for vents.

Interesting. I even thought about drilling out spots in the big piece that the left vent is attched to. The part that is blue in the pic you posted. Not sure if that would work. Just something I dreamed up today.
DrewxB08
09-24-2010, 12:36 AM
Man i would love a gauge pod, Dame Air bag lol
HATEnFATE
09-30-2010, 04:51 PM
i drilled two holes in the panel next to the left dash vent and honestly, it looks sick. in fact when I see a 2G without gauges there, it looks like something is missing totally.

I'll take pics tomorrow and post em up. If it makes you feel better, I'm trying to sell mine since I'm going to be getting rid of my B.
Bigsmooth433430
09-30-2010, 05:01 PM
i drilled two holes in the panel next to the left dash vent and honestly, it looks sick. in fact when I see a 2G without gauges there, it looks like something is missing totally.

I'll take pics tomorrow and post em up. If it makes you feel better, I'm trying to sell mine since I'm going to be getting rid of my B.

Would love to see it as well as possibly work out some sort of deal to buy yours and send you my stock on :) let me know if that is even an option. What gauges do u have?
Raiden
09-30-2010, 11:45 PM
Yes yes pictures. Pics are a must.
HATEnFATE
10-04-2010, 11:12 AM
ok. My car is dirty as hell so ignore the dust.....;)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/HATEnFATE/2010-10-02195749.jpg
This is what you see at night. The gauges are self dimming so they are nice and bright durring the day and perfect at night.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/HATEnFATE/2010-10-02200023.jpg
Bigsmooth433430
10-04-2010, 11:25 AM
ok. My car is dirty as hell so ignore the dust.....;)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/HATEnFATE/2010-10-02195749.jpg
This is what you see at night. The gauges are self dimming so they are nice and bright durring the day and perfect at night.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/HATEnFATE/2010-10-02200023.jpg

That's SOOOO nice! I love it! That's exactly what I wanted to do!
Phobic
10-04-2010, 01:59 PM
yeah, that does look sick! very cool mod, but what are the gauges monitoring?
Bigsmooth433430
10-04-2010, 03:45 PM
Looks like volts and oil pressure
HATEnFATE
10-04-2010, 04:20 PM
^correct.

My car is neither Turbo nor Super so there's no point in a pressure gauge. I had these two lying around and figured why not.

I'll tell you what though. The voltage is GREAT for when you want to listen to your stereo but not kill your battery to the point the car wont start and the oil pressure is just a given. I hate dummy lights.
Phobic
10-04-2010, 05:08 PM
thats actually a great idea too, for the battery I mean. I need to get me one of those.
Raiden
10-04-2010, 10:45 PM
Thumbs up! Great idea
The_Butcher
10-09-2010, 10:44 PM
OR . . .
IN that A/C vent, using one of those blow-by adder things for vents.

I've seen this done before.. it looks SICK!!! I am thinking about doing it.. and in one of the vents by the radio putting in an analog clock.


ok. My car is dirty as hell so ignore the dust.....;)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/HATEnFATE/2010-10-02195749.jpg
This is what you see at night. The gauges are self dimming so they are nice and bright durring the day and perfect at night.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/HATEnFATE/2010-10-02200023.jpg


That is SEXY!!!! :up: :up: