Author Topic: custom gauge pod project (Read 29974 times)

Jebsmith · « **on:** February 08, 2011, 01:11:33 PM »

So I started the project. Here are some pics of my progress

trimming plastic

i hate removing the dash

i really hate it

got it

there she is

hot glued for transport

plastic welding

more welding

time to make a mess

waiting to dry so i can sand

after sanding the dura glass crap

applying and sanding bondo

Primer.... a million coats

So heres the final product

Finished product

FINISHED!!!!!!

Now I'm finished. Here are the fiber optic rods that transmit light from the dash to the front of the pod

cartmann32 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2011, 01:17:14 PM »

Fiberglass is fun....you'll be fine.
First time I've seen this, so I don't know if there is an existing product....doubt it.

PVC, floral foam and Durglass will knock this one out quick!!!!

Jebsmith · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2011, 01:45:43 PM »

Floral foam.... didn't even think of that.

Kelu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2011, 01:51:35 PM »

That is an interesting idea, my questions:
- is the aeroforce so thin that will have space in the back?
- does it fit? will not overlap with the other elements from that area?

I have some pictures from my spare odo, this all I can do to help:

Jebsmith · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:00:07 PM »

It will be flush with the front of the bezel, not the back clear plastic.

2.0 tspeed · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:36:59 PM »

Awsome idea

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2011, 03:08:59 PM »

As I mentioned, I'm in for some development work on this. Funny, I was studying my dash all the way to work this morning trying to think of where to put a gauge, or two. Now I know, one on each side!

What size gauges are you thinking? They need to be pretty small.

Jim

NormSky · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:00:35 PM »

I'd love to turn the brightness down on the Aeroforce as I usually keep the IP low for highway driving. My black with white letters is very bright even mounted at my left knee under the dash.

idkfa · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:04:40 PM »

Awesome idea! I have been all over this car looking for a clean place to mount a gauge. Keep us informed

Jebsmith · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:29:01 PM »

i failed..... damnit. the opening is 4.5 inches, but i didnt know it got smaller as you went deeper. the aeroforce gauges take up too much space. crap. well my search continues for a place to mount gauges.,

Jebsmith · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:30:49 PM »

wait, the aeroforce gauge can display MPH right? maybe I can just make a faceplate and cover the entire stock gauge.... ill have to look at this tomorrow

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:40:54 PM »

Try this:

Only 1" deep, and 45mm wide. These should work.

Jim

Jebsmith · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:36:18 PM »

I have one of those over my gas gauge. I only want the aeroforce because they use data from the obd2 port AND can display 2 metrics on one gauge

Kelu · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:39:21 PM »

Besides that is too small for Jebs, 25psi only, oh common

Jebsmith · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:52:18 PM »

lol. i need at least 30

JRinKY · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:26:13 PM »

Have you considered something from these guys ?
http://www.plxdevices.com/index.html

Critterman · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:14:43 PM »

DDM makes gauge a 2 pod for the window pillar, and a 3 gauge pod for the radio area. You just need to go to a single din radio.

snaponbob · « **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:22:32 PM »

Those PLX pieces are very cool. Less than an inch deep. May have to rethink some gauges. Wish they had a tach with a programmable light.

Critterman · « **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:24:33 PM »

I have two of the 100's, digital boost and Air/Fuel. both have a ring of led lights around the rim.

JRinKY · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:23:39 PM »

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Snaponbob: Those PLX pieces are very cool. Less than an inch deep. May have to rethink some gauges. Wish they had a tach with a programmable light.

I don't see why you couldn't program one to do just that.

JimVonBaden · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:25:32 PM »

Quote from: Kelu on February 08, 2011, 06:39:21 PM

Besides that is too small for Jebs, 25psi only, oh common

Good point, but they will work for me.

Guess I will have to move on Jeb's idea myself!

Jim

Jebsmith · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:07:00 AM »

I have a new idea and new gauge location. Ill attempt this today. Ill report back soon

Kelu · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:43:20 AM »

What about something like this:
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JimVonBaden · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:58:27 AM »

Quote from: Kelu on February 09, 2011, 08:43:20 AM

What about something like this:
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Very nice! Do you have a link to where that is available?

Jim

snaponbob · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:33:04 AM »

Quote from: JRinKY on February 08, 2011, 11:23:39 PM

I don't see why you couldn't program one to do just that.

Maybe because they don't offer a tach. Or, so it seems.

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