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Asi
Posting Freak
2,510
04-12-2016, 05:15 PM
#1
hi there,
is there any gauge pod out there that could sit in the middle of the dash and face the driver.
on the IS forums i have seen some people using the impreza wrx gauge pod and trim it any one done that on here?
thanks

[SIZE="5"]V8 TURBO IS200
JAE Best Modified OJC Winner [/SIZE]
Asi
04-12-2016, 05:15 PM #1

hi there,
is there any gauge pod out there that could sit in the middle of the dash and face the driver.
on the IS forums i have seen some people using the impreza wrx gauge pod and trim it any one done that on here?
thanks


[SIZE="5"]V8 TURBO IS200
JAE Best Modified OJC Winner [/SIZE]

jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
04-12-2016, 11:56 PM
#2
yes mate i did one for mine a few weeks back...
jay_russell
04-12-2016, 11:56 PM #2

yes mate i did one for mine a few weeks back...

jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
05-12-2016, 12:00 AM
#3
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jay_russell
05-12-2016, 12:00 AM #3

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steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
05-12-2016, 12:21 AM
#4
That one faces centrally though, there are some that you can get that face the driver for LHD, but I think it's trickier to find one for RHD if you want it to face the driver. The one I'm making for my IS200 faces centrally, not the same one as Jay's, it's a bit smaller.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
05-12-2016, 12:21 AM #4

That one faces centrally though, there are some that you can get that face the driver for LHD, but I think it's trickier to find one for RHD if you want it to face the driver. The one I'm making for my IS200 faces centrally, not the same one as Jay's, it's a bit smaller.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
05-12-2016, 01:10 AM
#5
you can mount the pod a bit to the right/left if you want. i am thinking of making some rings that make it sit a bit more to one side. i'm writing a how to about it now
jay_russell
05-12-2016, 01:10 AM #5

you can mount the pod a bit to the right/left if you want. i am thinking of making some rings that make it sit a bit more to one side. i'm writing a how to about it now

jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
05-12-2016, 01:16 AM
#6
or what i might do is try and mount the gauges on a angle towards me a bit. give the holes a bit of shape to them
jay_russell
05-12-2016, 01:16 AM #6

or what i might do is try and mount the gauges on a angle towards me a bit. give the holes a bit of shape to them

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
05-12-2016, 02:13 AM
#7
It you use a C shaped bit of plastic/dense foam behind one side of the gauges, they'll sit at an angle to face you mate, if you make it so its say 5mm at it's highest point in the centre of the C shape then taper it off to say 1-2mm at each end, so its like a wedge that sits one side of each gauge, could always use 5mm MDF then spray it as its very easy to shape? :biggrin:

Might have to play with the brackets on the rear so they tighten up properly, but quite easy to sort out :thumbup1:

Just made a quick demo out of a spray can lid to show you what i mean Big Grin

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Took me a couple of minutes and really easy to do, the spray can lid works quite well , plus if you use a black one it'll blend in with the plastic on the gauge pod? :thumbup:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


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Bandit
05-12-2016, 02:13 AM #7

It you use a C shaped bit of plastic/dense foam behind one side of the gauges, they'll sit at an angle to face you mate, if you make it so its say 5mm at it's highest point in the centre of the C shape then taper it off to say 1-2mm at each end, so its like a wedge that sits one side of each gauge, could always use 5mm MDF then spray it as its very easy to shape? :biggrin:

Might have to play with the brackets on the rear so they tighten up properly, but quite easy to sort out :thumbup1:

Just made a quick demo out of a spray can lid to show you what i mean Big Grin

[Image: DSCF7426_edited.jpg]
[Image: DSCF7430_edited.jpg][Image: DSCF7435_edited.jpg]

Took me a couple of minutes and really easy to do, the spray can lid works quite well , plus if you use a black one it'll blend in with the plastic on the gauge pod? :thumbup:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
05-12-2016, 03:00 AM
#8
Bandit your Genius!

can you make me three at 52mm lol

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Sparkystav
05-12-2016, 03:00 AM #8

Bandit your Genius!

can you make me three at 52mm lol


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steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
05-12-2016, 03:22 AM
#9
Sparkystav Bandit your Genius!

^^^^^^^ what he said ! :biggrin:

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
05-12-2016, 03:22 AM #9

Sparkystav Bandit your Genius!

^^^^^^^ what he said ! :biggrin:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
05-12-2016, 05:18 AM
#10
Sparkystav Bandit your Genius!

can you make me three at 52mm lol

:laugh: i have my uses mate :laugh: if you use a spray can top they will fit round the 50-60mm gauges as its soft enough to bend round the gauge itself?

Can cut the top with a pair of scissors too so nice and easy :thumbup:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
05-12-2016, 05:18 AM #10

Sparkystav Bandit your Genius!

can you make me three at 52mm lol

:laugh: i have my uses mate :laugh: if you use a spray can top they will fit round the 50-60mm gauges as its soft enough to bend round the gauge itself?

Can cut the top with a pair of scissors too so nice and easy :thumbup:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

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