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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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FL New Warning Light 3 Gauge Pod

I've been working on these on and off for a month now. I had a 5one5 gauge pod a while ago and just so frustrated with the direction it pointed I decided to make my own.

They fit 52mm gauges and face much much better then the 5one5 pod did, and i'm working on making it mount like the factory warning light surround.

I'm testing the waters to see if theres enough intrest to do a group buy.

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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That looks pretty good. I really like your gauge cluster too.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Looks good. I'd be in for one.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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id be in pending price
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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Any more pics of the fit around the dash? I was going to make my own as well but itd be easier to just buy it.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Any more pics of the fit around the dash? I was going to make my own as well but itd be easier to just buy it.
Will do in a few days, i'm making a trimming fixture and the one shown is a bit over trimmed
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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way interested in buying one if the price is reasonable
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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way interested in buying one if the price is reasonable
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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You're braver than I am! Taking pictures at 70mph with the hood up!

All joking aside, I'd be game if they were reasonably priced.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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yep i am definitly in if it is reasonably priced.

Now did you relocate your idiot lights or just plain got rid of them?

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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I completely removed mine.

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yep i am definitly in if it is reasonably priced.

Now did you relocate your idiot lights or just plain got rid of them?

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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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would probably like it better if the face angle down a little more

regardless it looks REALLY good
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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you should make an option to have a harness extender plug thingy to move your warning lights to below the radio for people who want to keep them. i would pay extra for this option
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Really nice! I would maybe be in.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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After looking some more, the only thing I think I'd like is if they sat lower and didn't up so much off the dash, and it looks like they lean backwards toward the windshield a hair bit.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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What does it look like from the bottom?
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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yeah id like to know a price too. How is that LS1 in that car? btw ibtl.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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I'm working on lowering the height a bit and flaring it out some more. I've already got a mold and could star making these but it could be lower and face further down. I'm just a little **** when it comes to stuff like this, which should be better for everyone anyways.

I'll look into an extension harness, I doubt I'll find the right connectors.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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i wish the computer would display the images you posted. i may want this. you wil be sell just the pod right no gauges?
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FC3S_nataku
you should make an option to have a harness extender plug thingy to move your warning lights to below the radio for people who want to keep them. i would pay extra for this option
Originally Posted by ian99rt

I'll look into an extension harness, I doubt I'll find the right connectors.
I've done exactly this mod- moved the warning lights/made an extender harness.
Details here but the Cliff's Notes version is that early nineties Subarus use exactly the right connectors to make up a harness.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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So about how long until you'd be ready to sell these??
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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im down, when I go stand alone and remove my warning lights. what material are you using to make it anyways? fiberglass?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:32 AM
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+2 on price. Interested.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by therotaryrocket
im down, when I go stand alone and remove my warning lights. what material are you using to make it anyways? fiberglass?
Yes they're made with Black Gel Coat and High quality, Low shrinkage Resin to maintain dimensions.

Price wise if I do a group buy over 10 people we're looking at $75 a piece.

I have a mold ready to go for this shape but i'm redesigning it to lower them and tilt them further down. Due to work and the Daytona Rolex 24 hr I'm hoping to have a mold made in the next 2 weeks.
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