Gauge Pods?!?

[RedLeader]

Originally Posted by ft_sjo

Is anyone making a cheaper air vent gauge holder that isn't at an extortionate price? $30+ for a 10 cent piece of injection-moulded plastic is a complete rip-off.

Sure, the plastic may be 10 cents, but what about the cost of the machinery, the people to program it and other people to maintain it. Then people and machines to paint it, or the added cost of correctly matching the original color plastic. If you can make one for 10 cents, why aren't you selling them? I'm sure people would jump at the idea to pay that kind of money for a precision built part, I'd love to see you stay in business with a model like this.

Besides, $30 for an air vent gauge holder is nothing.


Sent from...somewhere?

[ft_sjo]

Originally Posted by RedLeader

Sure, the plastic may be 10 cents, but what about the cost of the machinery, ............................

Thanks for the lesson in economies of scale. It doesn't cost that much to do injection moulding, btw. Less than a grand for a mould that size these days.

[wrohdejr]

Originally Posted by hfcman

I have ordered this from Japanparts:

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=&SEARCH_page=

But now I cant really think of 3 gauges to put on it....

I just got that piece in the mail yesturday. I am going with Water temp/ Oil temp/ Oil pressure just for now then will change them out after i turbo it next year. I purchased the Carbon fiber one, be prepared to Dremel out some of the dash behind the piece. Here is a pic of the insturctions they sent me.

[ft_sjo]

If only I had some black screws..........

[shiro]

Has anyone heard back from Mike from Prime Motoring about the dash gauge clusters? I've sent two PMs two weeks apart and haven't heard back from them... :/

[Baramzisyan]

here is my solution for STI MY08

[mike the snake]

Not sure if anyone's posted this yet, but this is the gauge pod I just got. They make a single, and dual, integrated into the dash vent.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...theaterictures

[86SPEED]

This was on Display at Sema - Not much info though

[protpibe]

Does anyone know if it' still possible to buy the block8head defrost vend pod mount?

[reyruiz191]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Does anyone know if it' still possible to buy the block8head defrost vend pod mount?

Looks like he stays active on the mazda threads but also sells the frs/brz defrost vent pods there as well, here's the link

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...-MS6-CX-7-RX-8

[protpibe]

I was just about to post that link

I emailed him and he directed me there. It's about $80 shipped for a single 53mm, which is pretty decent value imo. Ordered mine to go along with the ATI Vent pod (one is getting an AEM Failsafe, the other an Innovate Oil Temp/pres)

[reyruiz191]

Originally Posted by protpibe

I was just about to post that link

I emailed him and he directed me there. It's about $80 shipped for a single 53mm, which is pretty decent value imo. Ordered mine to go along with the ATI Vent pod (one is getting an AEM Failsafe, the other an Innovate Oil Temp/pres)

Good choice for your setup
I went with the msa dual a pillar gauge pod myself but almost ended up with the same setup you're getting.

[choi0706]

Originally Posted by Pure Automotive

What about an 04-05 STI style pod right on top of the steering column

anyone make this gauge pod?

[choi0706]

anyone try this one?

http://www.cravenspeed.com/products/...uge-Mount.html