Gauge Pods part 2

CtGT	09-02-2004 11:18 AM

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J*Bishop
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No, the one DrD posted is a an A pillar mount style pod. The one I posted is a dash mount. It sits on the dash in the corner up against the bottom of the A pillar. Look closely

Bishop

09-02-2004 11:47 AM

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Part# spogap??

CtGT	09-02-2004 11:56 AM

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Yes, #spogap

Bishop

09-02-2004 12:00 PM

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same part #'s for both yours and his post.

CtGT	09-02-2004 12:07 PM

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sorry about that. I was looking at post #57 by StiMULi. DrD is the same as the one I posted.

pottymouth

09-02-2004 12:23 PM

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What is the best three gauge pod for the money and which gauges should I buy. Way to many choices, what would you guys say.

How much am I looking at spending, I will have to get them installed somewhere as well.


Thanks for the help.

CtGT	09-02-2004 12:29 PM

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I personally like the factory center gauge pod the best. The defi and others are too big and gaudy looking. The oem is a lot cleaner looking. You can use the stock gauges but they are expensive and small and harher to read. Omori makes nice factory look gauges to match the dash gauges. vdo and autometer also have good, inexpensive gauges.

pottymouth

09-02-2004 12:31 PM

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Thanks for the reply, where is the best place to get these installed? I like my local dealership, but will they install non factory gauges? Are they a rip off? I don't really want to take it to a speed shop type place, but I may have to.

CtGT	09-02-2004 12:35 PM

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Not sure if the dealership will install aftermarket gauges or not. They will probably be a little more than a tuning shop to install. Try and find someone local on nasioc who maybe would want to help you out.

lawn boy

09-02-2004 01:00 PM

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[QUOTE=mosfet]Lotek makes one that is painted to match the factory a-pillar, but I wouldn't go so far as calling it good. Does the job though.[/QUOTE]

i love my lotek. perfect match. my 52mm autometers fit perfect, but i had a to dremel a little bit to get my 52mm greddy egt to fit right.

PETER PINHO

09-02-2004 10:36 PM

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This is the Autometer Pod which I modified to fit into the cutout on the dash, which makes for a cleaner look. It also won't leave any markings on your dash if you want to remove the pod down the line:

[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTQ1OTM0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg[/img]

Adrift

09-03-2004 09:26 AM

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That's my favorite one so far. what exactly did you have to modify(IE how would it sit normally)?

Balabok

09-03-2004 04:10 PM

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[QUOTE=erich_cool2hate]zerosports. can get it: [url]http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model=wrx&cat=interior&prodid=957[/url]

i've heard often it's for RHD cars, though. anyone confirm/deny with pictures?[/QUOTE]

I got an email back from them. They said that it can be for RHD or LHD since it points straight on.

Tobey

09-03-2004 04:51 PM

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[QUOTE=PETER PINHO]This is the Autometer Pod which I modified to fit into the cutout on the dash, which makes for a cleaner look. It also won't leave any markings on your dash if you want to remove the pod down the line:
[/QUOTE]

i hate that pod usually because the ones i have seen never fit right, but your mod made it look VERY nice. is there any way to cover up the screw heads? then it would be perfect.

PeteDucati

09-03-2004 08:24 PM

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I've had the Defi pod for over a year now.. I painted it with charcoal grey vinyl paint.. the match is close enough that people think it's stock. From the picture the Defi looks obnoxiously large, either it's grown on me or the thing doesn't really look that HUGE in person. And with an STi scoop, it doesn't obstruct my view at all. I'm happy with mine.. but I do miss my clock.

InfamousDX

09-03-2004 08:28 PM

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I just picked up a Defi and painted it the same color as Pete just said, matches the interior quite well. It doesn't bother me and I'll pay extra for a good fit.

wrxpunk53

09-03-2004 08:38 PM

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[QUOTE=J*Bishop]i doubt it. never seen anyone painting carbon fiber.[/QUOTE]

You've never seen painted cf? Its been done

The Cheat

09-04-2004 10:42 AM

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i have the carbon concepts pod. its really nice. the gauges are angled towards the driver, slightly. the only thing i dont like it that it doesnt clip in like the factory clock. also its pretty thick, probably 1/4", i think its fiberglass with a carbon overlay. Still, it looks and works great

Bishop

09-04-2004 01:49 PM

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[QUOTE=wrxpunk53]You've never seen painted cf? Its been done[/QUOTE]
no i haven't. throw some pics up!

xS2k	06-15-2005 06:57 AM

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Anyone here with the autometer 20015 gauge pod fit your 05 STi? Mine seems a little too small, do you think it's defective?

Phil Jr.

06-21-2005 03:29 AM

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bump, does anyone have some better pictures of the carbon concepts pod painted to match the interior?

Can anyone post pics of their defi pod painted to match the interior?

Thanks

NewShockerGuy

08-04-2005 04:03 PM

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[QUOTE=The Cheat]i have the carbon concepts pod. its really nice. the gauges are angled towards the driver, slightly. the only thing i dont like it that it doesnt clip in like the factory clock. also its pretty thick, probably 1/4", i think its fiberglass with a carbon overlay. Still, it looks and works great[/QUOTE]


PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post some pics!

I am going to get this pod but your the first one that I have seen that has it :-)

If you wouldn't mind could you take pics from the center of the car or driver's seat I am curious about the angle of the pod as it relates to the driver....

Thanks!

-Nigel

Hummer

08-04-2005 06:38 PM

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I had a Defi pod and I switched it for the Carbon Concepts. It is a beautifully made piece and it is angled towards the driver. It is quite a bit smaller then the Defi with minimal overhang.

[img]http://cerberusdigital.com/images/Interiorcarbon.jpg[/img]


I have some more pictures here.
[url="http://cerberusdigital.com/"]http://cerberusdigital.com/[/url]

bigworm

08-04-2005 08:32 PM

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does anyone know if they will make a real carbon fibre interior kit for the 05?
to match that gauge pod.

NewShockerGuy

08-04-2005 11:57 PM

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[QUOTE=Hummer]I had a Defi pod and I switched it for the Carbon Concepts. It is a beautifully made piece and it is angled towards the driver. It is quite a bit smaller then the Defi with minimal overhang.

[img]http://cerberusdigital.com/images/Interiorcarbon.jpg[/img]


I have some more pictures here.
[url="http://cerberusdigital.com/"]http://cerberusdigital.com/[/url][/QUOTE]


AWESOME!

Thank you for the pics and site!

Is the right side of the gauge pod smaller than the left side? Kinda hard to tell from the pic, how much of an angle is it towards the driver... looks like there isn't much, which is nice! Either way I love that!

Any problems with light glare..etc? And will DEFI's fit in that? Perferably the BF ones..

Did you polish your ASP front plate. Mine doesn't look that shiny...


Thanks again,

-Nigel

bw03	08-05-2005 12:06 AM

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[IMG]http://home.beld.net/~billw/saab92x/gauges3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://home.beld.net/~billw/saab92x/gauges4.jpg[/IMG]

Matth3w

09-01-2005 11:25 PM

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im bringing this back from the dead. where is the cheapest youve found the double autometer pod, and dont they make a single 52mm for the steering wheel in a cup (not the exposed looking ones) or case form?

ryanjorunner

09-02-2005 03:05 PM

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Bumb for cheapest autometer. The cheapest i've seen is $69, at summit, jsc, and others. Does anybody know of anywhere cheaper, like whoever said they got there's for 40 a year ago?

Matth3w

09-02-2005 03:06 PM

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i found the dual pods that go near the guage cluster for like 8 buck plus 16 shipping off ebay.

NewShockerGuy

12-10-2005 01:30 AM

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Can someone that has the Carbon Concepts center pod tell me where they got it?! I am buying this for myself for christmas and don't know where to get it...

Thanks,
-Nigel

dnaL0R

07-08-2006 04:04 AM

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very nice... i am looking into getting that pod as well

[QUOTE=PETER PINHO]This is the Autometer Pod which I modified to fit into the cutout on the dash, which makes for a cleaner look. It also won't leave any markings on your dash if you want to remove the pod down the line:

[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTQ1OTM0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

NewShockerGuy

07-08-2006 06:22 PM

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My competition concept one...

Love it!

[img]http://www.wrxfanatics.com/uploads/post-10-1149726710.jpg[/img]

-Nigel

tiroleanSTI

07-09-2006 04:12 PM

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@NewShockerGuy: Where can I get the carbon panels for a MY06 from? Looks awesome! :disco:

fast_xr4

07-12-2006 11:09 PM

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Anyone know who sells the pod that matches the arch of the dash? I think I saw it on a UK site.

Bishop

07-13-2006 12:50 AM

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[QUOTE=fast_xr4]Anyone know who sells the pod that matches the arch of the dash? I think I saw it on a UK site.[/QUOTE]

this one? iirc they're pretty expensive. someone here knows how to get a hold of them but i forgot who. :(

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jbishop98/bscap001.jpg[/img]

NewShockerGuy

07-13-2006 03:01 AM

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[QUOTE=tiroleanSTI]@NewShockerGuy: Where can I get the carbon panels for a MY06 from? Looks awesome! :disco:[/QUOTE]


PM STI-JDM (William)... He's on here and on NABISCO..lol

Tell him Nigel sent you!

-Nigel

fast_xr4

07-13-2006 10:37 AM

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[QUOTE=J*Bishop]this one? iirc they're pretty expensive. someone here knows how to get a hold of them but i forgot who. :(

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jbishop98/bscap001.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
Yes that's it. Three gauges, the clock and it matches the contour of the dash. I like that. Anyone know where to source it?

WRXDriftR

07-13-2006 10:51 AM

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[IMG]http://web.njit.edu/~cdm4/WRX%20Pics/STi%20Gauge6%20all%20off.JPG[/IMG]
thats the OEM
if you look at my dash, I painted the radio trim with Rustoleum textured black paint for plastics. You could use the same paint to recoat that Carbon Concepts pod for a factory look. Or try plastidip black paint also.

jojotherider

08-01-2006 02:58 PM

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I came across this pod that I really like. Here's the problem, it says its for 2-1/16", but my gauge is 2" (52mm). Is there anyway to get it to fit?

[url]http://underbid.com/action/display/item/1050986001/sku/G3120593-sk44870.html[/url]

Lazaride

08-18-2006 02:19 PM

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I like that column mounted pod, looks like it would hide all the wires/tubing -

jojotherider

08-18-2006 02:57 PM

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I did some research on that pod and figured out it was from autometer. I checked the part number with autometer and the part number was for an a-column mount. I then checked with the underbid folks and they couldn't give me a straight answer. I called at a few different times and talked to different people. I ended up buying a universal mount from GNV Motors.

edit: also, if you look at the picture, The holes for the parking light and ignition to line up very well. i.e. at all.

capkapak

09-17-2006 02:12 PM

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Do you guys know where I can get those 4 meter cluster which is fitted along the dash above the original meter cluster?

capkapak

09-23-2006 04:47 PM

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Anyone with the above information?

kirkeemonster

10-12-2006 03:18 AM

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bringin this ish back. Where can I get the pod like PETER PINHO, and he said he had to modify his...what did he modify? This wont fit 100%? And is there any other center guage pods that dont have as much overlap as the defi, but still fit big gauges like 60m

burke25

10-12-2006 04:59 AM

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does anyone have a link to the single gauge pod that goes at the bottom of your a-pillar right agaisnt the windsheild?

2006STI

10-12-2006 07:32 AM

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[url]http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/interior-gauge-pods-c-21_552_558_632.html[/url]

two different size to chose from.

trauma11

10-12-2006 11:05 AM

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gaugepods.com looks pretty nice, but its an a pillar mount