Author Topic: custom gauge pod project (Read 22360 times)

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #75 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:21:26 PM »

awsome looking, great job...

Critterman · « **Reply #76 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:23:44 PM »

looks great

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #77 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:50:31 PM »

Cool, great job!!!

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #78 on:** February 13, 2011, 12:01:08 AM »

Another great job Jeb!

I just wish I had as much time as you to work on my car. I am so envious!

So which perameters are you planning on monitoring with the new gauge?

Jebsmith · « **Reply #79 on:** February 13, 2011, 04:02:34 AM »

probably KR and something else.

Jebsmith · « **Reply #80 on:** February 13, 2011, 04:05:37 AM »

all pieces installed.

Jebsmith · « **Reply #81 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:00:33 PM »

So when I made this gauge pod, I knew it would cover up 3 Dash lights, ABS, Trunk Open, and Low Gas. I don't really care about any, but being able to see them would be nice. So I got some fiber optic rod, drilled holes in the pod I made and ran the rods too each light. It transmits the light pretty well. I wrapped the rod in black electrical tape so it doesn't get erroneous light.

This is how it sits as i see it.

Kelu · « **Reply #82 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:10:48 PM »

That is smart option

Critterman · « **Reply #83 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:20:20 PM »

Sweet, nothing really critical, but at least you know when they light up you need to take a look.

Jebsmith · « **Reply #84 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:35:05 PM »

i agree.

spider · « **Reply #85 on:** February 19, 2011, 12:16:53 PM »

The nature of those light sticks will absorb side light from the dash lights too & give them a nice glow. I have one as a dummy for my antenna ( the tip spits out light absorbed from the sides)

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #86 on:** February 19, 2011, 12:19:37 PM »

Perhaps you should dip/paint them in black and just clean the ends off later. That would prevent the light from coming in on the sides.

Jebsmith · « **Reply #87 on:** February 19, 2011, 12:37:55 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on February 19, 2011, 12:19:37 PM

Perhaps you should dip/paint them in black and just clean the ends off later. That would prevent the light from coming in on the sides.

good idea. damn. that seems so obvious now. lol

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #88 on:** February 19, 2011, 12:42:21 PM »

IMHO I would dip it in liquid rubber, that way the paint wont flake off with the vibration.

Jim

spider · « **Reply #89 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:14:31 PM »

I wouldn't bother, it will be obvious if they are lit. They won't produce much light from the dash, only getting a thin slice from the bottom. I think it will look nice dimly glowing.

Jebsmith · « **Reply #90 on:** February 19, 2011, 02:36:07 PM »

Quote from: JimVonBaden on February 19, 2011, 12:42:21 PM

IMHO I would dip it in liquid rubber, that way the paint wont flake off with the vibration.

Jim

it would not slide through the 1/8th inch hole then

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #91 on:** February 19, 2011, 02:56:58 PM »

Quote from: Jebsmith on February 19, 2011, 02:36:07 PM

it would not slide through the 1/8th inch hole then

It wont with paint either, but a tiny bit of pushing and the rubber will peal back and make a nice tight seal and fit.

Jim

GASNGO · « **Reply #92 on:** February 19, 2011, 05:09:08 PM »

How about useing shrink wrap tubing.
Jerry

GASNGO

spider · « **Reply #93 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:02:36 PM »

If you find it annoying a sharpie's ink will kill it probably. A dab of nail polish from the back will keep them from dancing around.

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