Guys.. would you buy this??
19 October 2002, 12:16 PM
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Knowing you lot are never backward in coming forward with your views on new products
What do you think of this?.. I know guage pods have been done to death.. but this will be sensible money.. Real carbon mat.. not carbon effect and uniquely flips up to allow easy gauges/bulb changing, hiding of little odds and sods etc.. by using the factory hinges...
What do you think
over to you....
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19 October 2002, 12:22 PM
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C'mon then, how much 
Inc VAT
I like by the way, wondered why no one ever done this design before.
I take it you is busy then Trouser.............NOT
Mikey
Inc VAT I like by the way, wondered why no one ever done this design before.
I take it you is busy then Trouser.............NOT
Mikey
19 October 2002, 01:55 PM
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Neat idea Paul! Personally I don't like Carbon stuff but it's a great idea none the less. What size gauges will it take (as they look like 46mm). Will it take 52mm and 60mm?
Ta,
Matt
Personally I don't like Carbon stuff but it's a great idea none the less. What size gauges will it take (as they look like 46mm). Will it take 52mm and 60mm?Ta,
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19 October 2002, 02:03 PM
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Flip tops a good idea, although not too keen on the shape of it, maybe its would look better with Defi's installed.
Any plans on doing a near-dash effect finish?
Any plans on doing a near-dash effect finish?
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19 October 2002, 05:05 PM
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Hmmm.
Nice idea but looks-wise it's pretty poor. It would be better if the gauges were shrouded like the Defi style ones.
How does the pod lock down? Is the lock strong enough to hold down the weight of the pod + gauges when bouncing along the infamous "twisties" - (C)Scoobynet 2002 - where we all take our cars when we want to beat Ferraris, Evos etc etc?
PS. Carbon Fibre - nay, nay and thrice nay. Make it match the interior plastic instead.
Nice idea but looks-wise it's pretty poor. It would be better if the gauges were shrouded like the Defi style ones.
How does the pod lock down? Is the lock strong enough to hold down the weight of the pod + gauges when bouncing along the infamous "twisties" - (C)Scoobynet 2002 - where we all take our cars when we want to beat Ferraris, Evos etc etc?
PS. Carbon Fibre - nay, nay and thrice nay. Make it match the interior plastic instead.
19 October 2002, 06:30 PM
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Trouser looks nice
bit off the subject but, have you any info atall regarding the carbon fibre effect? ive seen the finished product of carbon effects but i want to do it myself on my dash.
Any info would be much appreciated.
Andy.
bit off the subject but, have you any info atall regarding the carbon fibre effect? ive seen the finished product of carbon effects but i want to do it myself on my dash.
Any info would be much appreciated.
Andy.
20 October 2002, 10:38 AM
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do the dials work...or are they just 'moc'?
Phil
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20 October 2002, 11:52 AM
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Superb idea, but think the design needs looking at. Make the pods more rounded over the top with a thinner profile, inset the gauges, and finish off with a metallic ring around each maybe. Bit like the TT's/Alfa's
Fantastic idea though.
Fantastic idea though.
21 October 2002, 09:08 AM
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the feedback
will try to work out an exact price for you and post up. We were thinking of doing a dash colour one in GRP.. which will obviously be a little bit less...
The reason the little guages look a bit lost is that it was designed to take the larger size guages as well.. on the same mould which will help keep the cost down
I agree.. shrouding would look nice.. but the Defi style would be hard to reproduce in carbon mate I am reliably informed bu our composites guys..
Will keep you informed chaps anyways..
Thanks again
Paul
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21 October 2002, 12:30 PM
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Looks to me like it may 'flap' about / rattle like a demon when going down our super smooth roads - esp as there is no catch on the front of it, or do the hinges keep it from doing that?
22 October 2002, 12:21 PM
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Hi Phil
they're just a standard 52mm size m8
Valid points on keeping it down.. so to speak.. it will hve magnetic catches ideally.. at the mo.. it's just a friction catch.. which seems to work ok so far
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22 October 2002, 12:55 PM
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Ok, so am i'm gonna be the only one to disagree here? HOW UGLY?!?!?! Do I not like those!! Although they might look better in pink?!?! LOL
23 October 2002, 11:44 PM
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Gotta agree... that can't be an orange Impreza in the background, looks like a Mk II escort !!
Midlife..
PS Trouser...STI scoop still scaring grannies etc, Wife has complained that she can't see over it. Is this a good time to ask how much to lower my MY02 / eibachs etc??
Gotta agree... that can't be an orange Impreza in the background, looks like a Mk II escort !!
Midlife..
PS Trouser...STI scoop still scaring grannies etc, Wife has complained that she can't see over it. Is this a good time to ask how much to lower my MY02 / eibachs etc??
24 October 2002, 10:57 AM
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Make it match the interior plastic instead.
gr8 idea of still being able to use the storage.
IMHO would also look better if the gauges were slightly angled towards driver position.
look 4ward to prices
gr8 idea of still being able to use the storage.
IMHO would also look better if the gauges were slightly angled towards driver position.
look 4ward to prices
24 October 2002, 12:42 PM
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Good idea, with the hinges, but the gauges need to be set back in or flush the pod.
The reason why I have never bought a pod before is that I'm after a pod that directly reflects the cars main gauges. IMHO all these pods look daft with lots of yumps and bumps, when the cars instrument top is a nice smooth curve.
Plus needs to be available in dashboard finish
Keep up the good work
M
The reason why I have never bought a pod before is that I'm after a pod that directly reflects the cars main gauges. IMHO all these pods look daft with lots of yumps and bumps, when the cars instrument top is a nice smooth curve.
Plus needs to be available in dashboard finish
Keep up the good work
M