Triple Guage Pillar Pod

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » April 28th, 2006, 12:44 pm

I would like to get a 3-pod A-pillar guagepod in the near future. The only one i've found for our cars is at http://www.gaugepods.com/mazda.html and it's for the auto seatbelts. I'm sure it still fits, but I was wondering if it looks good on non-autobelt Mx-3, or it anyone knows of a source for a non-autobelt 3-pod guage pillar

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » April 28th, 2006, 2:09 pm

nope

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » April 28th, 2006, 4:38 pm

There are some universal pods i found on ebay -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVERSA ... enameZWDVW

There must be some customizing involved - but its only $20 - wouldnt hurt too much to try...

Other than there is an oil tanker load of dash mounted pods out there ....

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » May 1st, 2006, 9:02 pm

cjthor wrote:nope

Nope they dont look good, nope they won't fit, or nope or any alternatives?

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » May 2nd, 2006, 12:08 am

No alternative I think is what he means. They will leave funny gap where the auto belt goes. So if you think that will look bad don't get them. It think it would look hideous.

Cy · Post by Cy » May 2nd, 2006, 2:53 pm

PATDIESEL wrote:No alternative I think is what he means. They will leave funny gap where the auto belt goes. So if you think that will look bad don't get them. It think it would look hideous.

buy it get an ABS repair kit... fix the gap...

babyblueMX3 · Post by **babyblueMX3** » May 2nd, 2006, 3:03 pm

Mike why not buy a dual gauge pillar ?

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » May 2nd, 2006, 7:05 pm

i wonder if i can use 2 2-pod onnes, and cut a single one out, it would be easier and nicer than to full the long gap

I wanted a triple because, well, I dont remember what 2 guages i wanted to put in there (I think it was air/fuel and fuel pressure) but in the 3rd, the top most, i wanted to make a guage-pod shift light. I don't want a large tach, and I don't have to drill holes in my dash for the just the light....and it'll be something different and cleaner,

Cy · Post by Cy » May 2nd, 2006, 8:52 pm

Nd4SpdSe wrote:i wonder if i can use 2 2-pod onnes, and cut a single one out, it would be easier and nicer than to full the long gap

I wanted a triple because, well, I dont remember what 2 guages i wanted to put in there (I think it was air/fuel and fuel pressure) but in the 3rd, the top most, i wanted to make a guage-pod shift light. I don't want a large tach, and I don't have to drill holes in my dash for the just the light....and it'll be something different and cleaner,

My shift light is inside my head... it dings when the rpm is right..

you can have one too for the cost of ALOT of gas to rip around the back country with...

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » May 2nd, 2006, 11:16 pm

I kinda like the shift light idea, but most shift lights are going to be too long to fit into a guage pod. Also, since I have a tripple pod I'd suggest using the lower most one or it will be hard to see and right next to your face. So when the light comes on it might very well blind you.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » May 4th, 2006, 2:53 pm

You have auto seatbelts pat?

Well, It's just a fancy light, I was going to strip it out and put what I need in the pod (probably just the light) and hide the electronics (i cant see there being much) under the dash somewhere. It doesn't seem complicated, I just need to give it a shot. And instead of a cover, I'll just put a simple on-off switch.

cooper_9 · Post by **cooper_9** » May 9th, 2006, 11:51 am

see i knew if you posted instead of me there would be more responses. I like the 2 dual pod idea, trying to cut one and do the switch. let me know wut you end up doing and i'll most likely do the same. cept with different gauges.

Urbanconcept · Post by **Urbanconcept** » May 9th, 2006, 2:10 pm

Why dont you use PVC plastic piping and a stock piece and make one? It doesnt look all that hard. I could prob do it.

cooper_9 · Post by **cooper_9** » May 10th, 2006, 6:02 pm

Urbanconcept wrote:Why dont you use PVC plastic piping and a stock piece and make one? It doesnt look all that hard. I could prob do it.

how do u think it would look? i suppose a full coat of paint and some filler should smooth everything out

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » May 11th, 2006, 12:18 pm

Sure, but are you sure it'll fit the guages?