3 gauge dash pod for pre MY99
05 August 2002, 05:23 PM
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morgan,
I think, as Iain has already said in this thread (somewhere?) that the wires come up infront of the vent, where it meets the dash and the pod will 'lip' over the bump at the back of the dash, so it will hide the cables & will not get in the way of the vent either!
I've seen the mock-up IRL and it looks good (specially if 60mm's are used!) and hopefully Iain and the manufacturer can come up with a nice pod !
Next is to replicate the tweeter pods that are in the legacy! (that dont fit impreza's !
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what'da rekon Iain???
Steve
I think, as Iain has already said in this thread (somewhere?) that the wires come up infront of the vent, where it meets the dash and the pod will 'lip' over the bump at the back of the dash, so it will hide the cables & will not get in the way of the vent either!
I've seen the mock-up IRL and it looks good (specially if 60mm's are used!) and hopefully Iain and the manufacturer can come up with a nice pod !
Next is to replicate the tweeter pods that are in the legacy! (that dont fit impreza's !
)what'da rekon Iain???
Steve
06 August 2002, 02:26 PM
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no mate... but had one when car went in for service last time (yuk!).
they go in place of the small triangular bit at the front of the window. but these are bigger on the legacy. then come out in sort of rounded triangle with grill on the inner facing sides (obviously!
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they just pop in like the triangle bits too... but apparently too big to fit impreza's, but they do look ok, and would keep the look 'factory' if some could be manufactured!
would probably mean butchering a triangle peice and making a fibreglass overshell all molded together with a few mounting points.
I'll see if I can find a picture somewhere out there in the big black viod that is the internet!
Steve
edited to add pic curtosy of Subaru Parts
[Edited by ScoobyDuck - 8/6/2002 2:45:54 PM]
they go in place of the small triangular bit at the front of the window. but these are bigger on the legacy. then come out in sort of rounded triangle with grill on the inner facing sides (obviously!
)they just pop in like the triangle bits too... but apparently too big to fit impreza's, but they do look ok, and would keep the look 'factory' if some could be manufactured!
would probably mean butchering a triangle peice and making a fibreglass overshell all molded together with a few mounting points.
I'll see if I can find a picture somewhere out there in the big black viod that is the internet!
Steve
edited to add pic curtosy of Subaru Parts
[Edited by ScoobyDuck - 8/6/2002 2:45:54 PM]
12 August 2002, 07:16 PM
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Si,
I have been looking for a pod to fit the dash neatly for 2 years and I haven't found one!!!! That's why I decided to try and make them.
I don't fancy the gaffa tape look myself
Iain.
[Edited by Dyney - 12/8/2002 7:21:44 PM]
I have been looking for a pod to fit the dash neatly for 2 years and I haven't found one!!!! That's why I decided to try and make them.
I don't fancy the gaffa tape look myself
Iain.
[Edited by Dyney - 12/8/2002 7:21:44 PM]
16 August 2002, 11:09 AM
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Iain,
have to wood-working skills improved lately ?
just wondering if you've managed to get any spare time onto this?
cheers
Steve
[Edited by ScoobyDuck - 8/16/2002 11:09:45 AM]
have to wood-working skills improved lately ?
just wondering if you've managed to get any spare time onto this?
cheers
Steve
[Edited by ScoobyDuck - 8/16/2002 11:09:45 AM]
16 August 2002, 01:52 PM
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Excellent! nice snug fit then !
Still waiting for the gauges
but they shouldnt be long now (I hope!).How long after the wood former is made do you think it'll take to get things sorted / produced? I take it it depends on the manufacturers work load when you approach them next !?
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22 August 2002, 11:35 AM
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What I did I got a unversal pillar pod and mocal dials ( boost and combined temp and pressure )which I took apart to paint orange to have the same colour as dash needles also installed green bulbs.
My friend installed his gauges in middle but going to change to pillar pod as you have to twist your head too much, I found it easier as you look down you see all gauges , just an idea.
My friend installed his gauges in middle but going to change to pillar pod as you have to twist your head too much, I found it easier as you look down you see all gauges , just an idea.
05 September 2002, 05:39 PM
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BTTT for Iain ... coz I know he just wants to drive 500 miles to get them made up !!
will come with yah if you need a bit of company / support.
oh... and the DEFI's might even be here soon too .. so another reason for BTTT !
Steve
will come with yah if you need a bit of company / support.
oh... and the DEFI's might even be here soon too .. so another reason for BTTT !
Steve
07 September 2002, 12:51 PM
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not yet !
it's at the former stage at the mo.. just needs someone to convert it into a finished artical / prototype .. then off we go !
(well - off Iain goes! )
Steve
it's at the former stage at the mo.. just needs someone to convert it into a finished artical / prototype .. then off we go !
(well - off Iain goes!
)Steve
16 September 2002, 01:52 PM
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dont mean to **** on anyones bonfire here but my local motorsport shop stocks dash top enclosed 3 pod holders, however they are only for 52mm gauges..
They are exactly the same as the later model ones buy have a flat base so that they can be mounted on top of the dash, i am going to buy one on friday... only £21 plus VAT..
Trying to decide what gauges to add to my boost gauge???
the guy recommended a water temp and oil pressure...
What would you suggest as far as gauges go?????
Rob
They are exactly the same as the later model ones buy have a flat base so that they can be mounted on top of the dash, i am going to buy one on friday... only £21 plus VAT..
Trying to decide what gauges to add to my boost gauge???
the guy recommended a water temp and oil pressure...
What would you suggest as far as gauges go?????
Rob
16 September 2002, 03:55 PM
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Ahhh! but then you have the wires trailing over the dash or you have to cut a hole in the top of it to pass the wire through.
Mine will be fitted to the shape of the dash and will hide all the wires and pipes!!
Gauges. I'd go for Oil pressure, Oil temp and Egt or boost if you don't already have it.
Iain.
Mine will be fitted to the shape of the dash and will hide all the wires and pipes!!
Gauges. I'd go for Oil pressure, Oil temp and Egt or boost if you don't already have it.
Iain.
16 September 2002, 05:50 PM
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Exactly Iain ! and I want 60's !!
but could you post a piccy if you do get one tweenierob !
just so we can see what the differences are ..
cheers
Steve
[Edited coz you became a BOB]
[Edited by ScoobyDuck - 9/16/2002 5:51:36 PM]
but could you post a piccy if you do get one tweenierob !
just so we can see what the differences are ..
cheers
Steve
[Edited coz you became a BOB
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16 September 2002, 08:40 PM
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Change of plan 
excuse the comment, didnt read the thread properly, you would definately need to make a hole in the dash for the wires or have wires showing..
After looking into this a bit more now i am going to go for pillar pods, i'm not too keen on the selection of 52mm gauges..
Its got to be HKS gauges...
So, does anyone kn.... new thread time..
Cheers people
Rob
excuse the comment, didnt read the thread properly, you would definately need to make a hole in the dash for the wires or have wires showing..
After looking into this a bit more now i am going to go for pillar pods, i'm not too keen on the selection of 52mm gauges..
Its got to be HKS gauges...
So, does anyone kn.... new thread time..
Cheers people
Rob
24 October 2002, 02:26 PM
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right - Iain, shall we have a go at this ourselves?
I'm thinking 'just fibreglass the block & see how the mould looks'.(mayb modify it some -- front lip etc) then make one for real ?
my DEFI's are getting lonely without a pod!
& I dont have as many toys 2 play with Steve
24 October 2002, 02:34 PM
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Mate I've changed tack on this and am hopefully getting something on Sat to make things alot easier!!!!
The problem is getting all the peaks to look the same
well let you all know the results.
Iain.
The problem is getting all the peaks to look the same
well let you all know the results.
Iain.
24 October 2002, 03:49 PM
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cool ! ok mate .. didnt know if that was a go-er or not, but obviously now you've got a free weekend (from you know who!) you can do some other things !
let me know how/what it works out like, as Im sure other people are watching this thread too
Steve
) you can do some other things !let me know how/what it works out like, as Im sure other people are watching this thread too
Steve
25 November 2002, 03:24 PM
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I'm getting there
Needs abit more work to smooth off the peak and get the finish right, then it's off the get the mould made.
Should be done after Christmas!
Iain.
Needs abit more work to smooth off the peak and get the finish right, then it's off the get the mould made.
Should be done after Christmas!
Iain.
