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Old 21 January 2006, 10:13 AM
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I am thinking of getting a triple guage pod for my 05 WRX but I am after some recommendations.

Have tried searching using the Google search but no luck.

Can anyone recommend a pod to replace the clock housing which matches the dash material as closely as possible (Pics if poss) ?? I have looked at the genuine subaru one but it doesnt look much good.

Also has anyone paid to have the guages fitted for for them ?? If so who & how much ?? I would buy the pod and guages but dont fancy connecting up the oil pressure/temp ones.

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Old 21 January 2006, 10:23 AM
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I have this dilemma -

I bought one of these

http://www.advan-emotion.com/

the 3-din guage housing for £14!! - I'm going to replace the sh*te subaru stereo with a decent head unit and put them underneath rather than mess with my clock/alarm housing on the top of the dash..for me it's nice and discrete and tidy and doesn't look to 'boyed up' and fixes the problem of what to put in that big hole!

I'm just debating if I should get it sprayed silvery grey to match the dash panel insert...

Here's the best top pod I found...

http://www.grahamgoode.com/subaru/pa...8&item=GGS1118

has a slot for the clock and I suppose you can soon drill out a hole for the alarm...

I'm going to have my guages fitted by the dealer - so there is no 'crapola' regarding warranty...

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Old 21 January 2006, 12:22 PM
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defi do one i got mine from roger clark motorsport
Old 21 January 2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by flynnstudio
I have this dilemma -

I bought one of these

http://www.advan-emotion.com/

the 3-din guage housing for £14!! - I'm going to replace the sh*te subaru stereo with a decent head unit and put them underneath rather than mess with my clock/alarm housing on the top of the dash..for me it's nice and discrete and tidy and doesn't look to 'boyed up' and fixes the problem of what to put in that big hole!

I'm just debating if I should get it sprayed silvery grey to match the dash panel insert...

Here's the best top pod I found...

http://www.grahamgoode.com/subaru/pa...8&item=GGS1118

has a slot for the clock and I suppose you can soon drill out a hole for the alarm...

I'm going to have my guages fitted by the dealer - so there is no 'crapola' regarding warranty...
have you physically checked the gauges fit, as i looked at the din option but i'm sure the gauges were a couple of mmm too big and would need to trim the lower edge of the console surround ??
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Thanks for the info guys.

According to the Subaru website they want £650 for the gauges alone excluding fitting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 23 January 2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by wrxseeker
Thanks for the info guys.

According to the Subaru website they want £650 for the gauges alone excluding fitting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

give nick at www.gaugeplace.com a shout they do stealth 2 defi look a likes for alot less. chechk out the gb section, the autogauge gb has just finished but follow the link for the gauge info. if you speak to nick i'm sure he will do you a deal, just mention sidc gb that has just ended m8.
let him know dean told you you to contact him
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Cheers. I will have a look.

I have just confirmed that subaru actually want £675 for the guages and £69.99 for the Pod !!!!!

and fitting is extra !!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by scoobytoo
have you physically checked the gauges fit, as i looked at the din option but i'm sure the gauges were a couple of mmm too big and would need to trim the lower edge of the console surround ??

not yet - I'll let you know when it arrives..

I'm going for the stealth 2 guages as well...thought the surround would blend nicely against the cheap nasty silver grey panel insert - plus £30 per guage...that's the whole job
Old 23 January 2006, 06:28 PM
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Anyone know if the pods match the dash? Have a 53 plate and prefer the pod but only if it looks like it matches the dash. Otherwise it will be a din panel.
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I hoping for this

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bit ropey photoshopping but I didn't want to spend ages doing it...

(I have a manual WRX300 but didn't have an interior shot handy so this'll do!)
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