3 gauge dash pod for pre MY99
08 December 2002, 07:05 PM
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id rather have one like in this pic of the jun scooby ie at the front of the dash, dont care about drilling wire holes under it i dont intend to remove it again.
Where can i get one of those universal ones mentioned above? Think itll look 100x better at the front like this 1 in the pic
id rather have one like in this pic of the jun scooby ie at the front of the dash, dont care about drilling wire holes under it i dont intend to remove it again.
Where can i get one of those universal ones mentioned above? Think itll look 100x better at the front like this 1 in the pic
08 December 2002, 08:48 PM
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nah but u dont need to gaffer tape it geeza if u get a decent pod and bolt/glue it down from inside it should look factory, theyve bodged that 1 on as that car was built just to do 200 mph. Dont mind cutting into my dash 2 run the wires just wud rather it was at the front near the heater vents so its easily visable.
10 January 2003, 04:03 PM
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right-o Mr D .. what we gona do about this here pod ?
had a few thoughts about the making - like it mite be impossible to make the back part of it that hooks over the back part of the dash ! so might thave to be 2 part !
how about a seperate front to mount the dials on that slides UP into the pod. could a bigger 'peak' could be put on that way?
as my defi's are 'just lying around' I think new-year = new pod !
I know you've put a lot of effort into making the current block nice and smooth and all. but lets get it made !! or have a go and make it ourselves! 
what'd yah think?
Steve
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had a few thoughts about the making - like it mite be impossible to make the back part of it that hooks over the back part of the dash ! so might thave to be 2 part !
how about a seperate front to mount the dials on that slides UP into the pod. could a bigger 'peak' could be put on that way?
as my defi's are 'just lying around' I think new-year = new pod !
I know you've put a lot of effort into making the current block nice and smooth and all. but lets get it made !!
or have a go and make it ourselves! what'd yah think?
Steve
(enthusiastic as ever!)
10 January 2003, 05:15 PM
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Steve,
Trying to find time to progress it at the moment (MOT,Insurance time! lus I need new tyres
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I have been thinking about it quite a bit lately[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
I think it's almost there!!! I'll drop into the manufacturer next week and get his opinion on the pattern I've made so far.
Iain.
Trying to find time to progress it at the moment (MOT,Insurance time! lus I need new tyres
)I have been thinking about it quite a bit lately[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
I think it's almost there!!! I'll drop into the manufacturer next week and get his opinion on the pattern I've made so far.
Iain.
10 January 2003, 06:26 PM
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ok m8. be interesting on what they say !
know what you mean about all the things coming at once!
looking at tyres too... try blackcircles.com (thread in wheels&tyres)
Steve
know what you mean about all the things coming at once!
looking at tyres too... try blackcircles.com (thread in wheels&tyres)
Steve
30 January 2003, 11:00 PM
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If you need any help with the design or styling of it let me know. im a product designer and i'll give you some help.
when installing the pod will it be running parallel with the face of the dash and windsreen. if you you could think about angling the face of the pod towards the driver.
keep up the good work
when installing the pod will it be running parallel with the face of the dash and windsreen. if you you could think about angling the face of the pod towards the driver.
keep up the good work
06 February 2003, 05:08 PM
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Ray_li,
Angling the face brings problems with the clearance inside the pod as the gauges would have to sit at an angle too. I did think about it
Your comments on the pix below would be appritiated guys!!!
When PCB finishes the SECS for he early cars, it will fit too
Card is 170 x46mm
So who's interested?
Iain.
Angling the face brings problems with the clearance inside the pod as the gauges would have to sit at an angle too. I did think about it
Your comments on the pix below would be appritiated guys!!!
When PCB finishes the SECS for he early cars, it will fit too
Card is 170 x46mm
So who's interested?
Iain.
06 February 2003, 05:10 PM
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06 February 2003, 05:29 PM
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well me obviously ! 
dont forget - AndrewC's ScoobyMonitor will fit also. think it will fit in the ash-tray too. Phase II of the Monitor will hopefully have a nice graphic display too (when either Andrew or myself ever get round to it! )
Steve
dont forget - AndrewC's ScoobyMonitor will fit also. think it will fit in the ash-tray too. Phase II of the Monitor will hopefully have a nice graphic display too (when either Andrew or myself ever get round to it!
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07 February 2003, 05:06 AM
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JonGould,
I haven't had it moulded yet, this is just the pattern.
I will get some photos of it on the dash later today.
It fits on the centre of the dash above the vents (about 5" back)
The shape on the rear fits over the dash shelf under the window and just covers the front of the panel surrounding the window vent (without obstructing it) so you can pass the wires for the gauges down under the dash unseen
Iain.
I haven't had it moulded yet, this is just the pattern.
I will get some photos of it on the dash later today.
It fits on the centre of the dash above the vents (about 5" back)
The shape on the rear fits over the dash shelf under the window and just covers the front of the panel surrounding the window vent (without obstructing it) so you can pass the wires for the gauges down under the dash unseen
Iain.
07 February 2003, 02:18 PM
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I saw this at the Surrey rolling road day, Dyney placed it in the car for me and it looks better than the current 3 guage pods for the new age imho.
Obviously I'll have one Dyney
Obviously I'll have one Dyney
07 February 2003, 06:40 PM
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Thanks
Price depends on the cost of moulding, Would hope to keep it to around £60
Time scale, well I'm just smoothing the surface, then I shall go and speak to the company that's going to mould it for me.
I'am pushing ahead with it now as there are other projects stacking up
Probably wont be done within the month but I hope not long after!!!
Price depends on the cost of moulding, Would hope to keep it to around £60
Time scale, well I'm just smoothing the surface, then I shall go and speak to the company that's going to mould it for me.
I'am pushing ahead with it now as there are other projects stacking up
Probably wont be done within the month but I hope not long after!!!
07 February 2003, 08:47 PM
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Yep, looks great, bin following the post and would definitely have one of those, it'll give me an excuse to spend some more credit card money as have no dials yet either. Keep up the good work
Marc
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08 February 2003, 12:48 PM
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Looking good .
What are you doing with regards to surface finish? Would it not be better to have it 'grained' like the top of the dash rather than smooth? Maybe it would look more like factory finish like that rather than an aftermarket add on. Just a suggestion. Definately want one tho..... just need three nice 60mm Defis to go in there .
Well done!
Tony.
.What are you doing with regards to surface finish? Would it not be better to have it 'grained' like the top of the dash rather than smooth? Maybe it would look more like factory finish like that rather than an aftermarket add on. Just a suggestion. Definately want one tho..... just need three nice 60mm Defis to go in there
.Well done!
Tony.
09 February 2003, 01:09 AM
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Tony,
I considered the grained finish and it can be done, but I thought it would be easier the make it smooth.
Trying to cover it in the leatheret(sp) stuff I've got would have been a nightmare
Martin,
It is designed to take 60mm Defi's though I have allowed enough room in the pod for deeper gauges
Obviously 52mm gauges would fit and leave room for Knock/Lambda link LED's if you wanted to fit them
Iain.
I considered the grained finish and it can be done, but I thought it would be easier the make it smooth.
Trying to cover it in the leatheret(sp) stuff I've got would have been a nightmare
Martin,
It is designed to take 60mm Defi's though I have allowed enough room in the pod for deeper gauges
Obviously 52mm gauges would fit and leave room for Knock/Lambda link LED's if you wanted to fit them
Iain.