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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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Angry Bad fitting of Autometer dual gauge pod?

I just bought the autometer dual gauge pod and tried to fit it on to the panel and find a position to install it.
but it does not wrap around the plastic panel well..

Looks like i am going to heat it up and do some molding.......
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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Oh yea i have an A/F meter gauge and boost guage to install too but that i don't need help with

I have a 89 T2 left hand drive
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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Even though autometer lists those to fit 86-91s, they only actually fit 86-88, and convertible...the 89-91 US spec cars had those auto seatbelts, meaning a different a-pillar, meaning the pod no longer fit. The convertible and 86-8 coupes did not get those.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 01:02 AM
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Damn stupid autometer.... and SALES Reps....
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 06:46 AM
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I had the same problem. I just installed my gauge pod this past weekend, does fit that great but it will have to work.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 08:10 AM
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Yep. I just forced mine to fit using a few extra screws. Good luck!! Check out http://geocities.com/rotorwarrior/rx-7 it has some pics of my gauge pod to see what it looks like.

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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same thing wit mines.. that crap didnt fit good on my 91.... had to invent wit it...
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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Mine fit perfectly....but then again, I am in Canada...no Auto Seat Belts.


The one I bought said "89-91" on it. However, I think that these pods don't fit properly on anyones car with auto seat belts (from what I have heard on this forum at least once every 2 weeks).
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