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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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60mm a pillar gauge pod?

Ok Ive searched far and wide and im having no luck finding a 60mm A pillar gauge pod.What sucks is that almost all gauges made are of 60mm size.Im looking into picking up a blitz black light boost gauge in 60mm.If anyone can help Id really appreciatte it.One place told me that the autometer gauge pods can be dremelled to fit the 60mm.Im not really sure about that.I dont want the setup to look shitty.Ive also contacted this place called lotek.They said they could custom make it but I would have to purchase 30 units.So if anyone else is interested maybe we can do a group buy or something.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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I think your only option is to drill it out or buy 30. Never heard of anyone making 60mm pods, only 52.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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You can always just use a dremel and open the pod to accept a 60 mm gauge. Not hard.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Yep, I have three 60 mm Greddy gauges installed on my A-pillar in an Autometer full pillar replacement. I actually didn't have a Dremel at the time so I used a file and a sharp knife. Works just fine.

Speaking of which, I have a 60 mm Greddy boost gauge for sale. PM me if you're interested.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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i didn't realize they made a full pillar 3 pod replacement... i remember reading a post where someone adapted an integra 3 pillar, check your PMs...

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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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well It sounds easy enough I guess.Hey can you post a pic of the 3 gauge pod.I wanna see what it would look like with three pods and 60mm gauges.Thanx.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by jbsupra89t
i didn't realize they made a full pillar 3 pod replacement... i remember reading a post where someone adapted an integra 3 pillar, check your PMs...

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they make them, but don't advertise them like they should. Both Summit Racing and Jegs sell them for under $60
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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wow good to know, thanks guys!

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 02:57 AM
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Where to buy this amazin full pillar gauge pod?
i've always seen only the regular one
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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There was a thread a while back when we kinda argued about if it was a true replacement or is mounted over the top of the stock. Autometer advertises it as a cover for the stock pillar, but it actually fits with out the stock pillar in place. What you need to do it take out the push rivet that holds the headliner in on the driver a pillar, then get a bolt that is just the right length, drill a hole in the autometer a-pillar (in the right place) and use the bolt to thread into the hold that was used for the push rivet. I used a bolt that is used to hold furniture together that has a allen head an painted the head black. I have been lazy and haven't gone back to find the exactly right length of bolt so mine sticks out a bit. I will post some pics later tonight when I get home. I think I posted some pics earlier but I can't find the thread right now.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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Has anyone modified the steering wheel pod to fit a 60mm gauge? If not, does anyone think it will work?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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if some one have .... i will buy one too
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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I don't know about availability in the US, but TRUST make an A-pillar mount that holds 2x 60mm gauges, and it's specifically designed for an FD.

Only downside is that it is for a RHD car...
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Has anyone modified the steering wheel pod to fit a 60mm gauge? If not, does anyone think it will work?
I don't think this would work. Either you would need to space the whole assembly upwards to clear the steering column.. Or shave off the bottom of the gauge where it would interfere with the column.

I guess it really depends on how much of your tach you want to see?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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Originally posted by volley1
Pic 1
It looks awesome.. So, you could cut the 52 to fit 60mm's.. That is awesome.. I have 2 gauge Autometer pod holder.. should work the same right??

also, where did you pic up the 3 pods??
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by volley1
There was a thread a while back when we kinda argued about if it was a true replacement or is mounted over the top of the stock. Autometer advertises it as a cover for the stock pillar, but it actually fits with out the stock pillar in place. What you need to do it take out the push rivet that holds the headliner in on the driver a pillar, then get a bolt that is just the right length, drill a hole in the autometer a-pillar (in the right place) and use the bolt to thread into the hold that was used for the push rivet. I used a bolt that is used to hold furniture together that has a allen head an painted the head black. I have been lazy and haven't gone back to find the exactly right length of bolt so mine sticks out a bit. I will post some pics later tonight when I get home. I think I posted some pics earlier but I can't find the thread right now.
do you have a part number or link? I can't find it on the autometer site.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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Mazda RX7, 93-95

Dual Pod 22674
Triple Pod 22675
http://www.autometer.com/hp/
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...67&prmenbr=361
I got mine from Jeg's, the link above. The other is the link to the Autometer page for them (click on the link, then product catalog, then page nineteen and scroll down). Yep, I just shaved pieces off of the pillar until the gauges fit.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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thakns, looks like it just came out in 2003.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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Thanks for the info Volley1..

I might just have to get that one.. hmm..

yours look awesome..
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