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Old 02-19-08, 08:57 AM
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DIN Gauge pod

Do any of you know of a good DIN guage pod that holds 3 52mm gauges? My current setup is less than desirable and i'd like to replace it with a nicer setup. I did a quick search but couldn't find what i was looking for. Anyone know of any?

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Old 02-19-08, 09:02 AM
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not so sure on the quality but they are always for sale on ebay for cheap. or you could go with the Defi DIN Gauge Cluster
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http://www.thompson-automotive.com/c...11/2029659.htm

Apparently the one made for the miata fits our cars. Search for it.
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Originally Posted by Prophet7000
http://www.thompson-automotive.com/c...11/2029659.htm

Apparently the one made for the miata fits our cars. Search for it.
Anyone know the quality of that Thompson unit?

I would think any DIN pod would fit since its a standard size for all makes and models.
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I bought mine at www.egauges.com It fits a VW. If I were to do it again, I would get the same size, but get one that clips in. It would still look like this:

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I've always wondered if its "safe" to put gauges there? Doesn't it effect your driving in a sense that you have to look down to see the gauges as apposed to it being in front of you?
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i bought the thompson one. no problem with ordering and here's the look.




For $40 i was content.

edit re:safety
it hasn't been a problem, just don't put stuff you need to look at a lot there and i like them to look more integrated than stuck on and obvious, eg triple a-pillar pod.
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I used the thompson one, it clips in and out so you can remove/replace it without issue.

http://www.snapdrive.net/files/103405/DIN%20Gauges.pdf
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
I've always wondered if its "safe" to put gauges there? Doesn't it effect your driving in a sense that you have to look down to see the gauges as apposed to it being in front of you?

I put guages down there that i don't have to look at a lot. Water temp, fuel pressure, soon oil pressure/temp.


My other guages, like boost, WB, and meth flow are all in better viewing locations.
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yeah one up for thompson holder i had it in mine and it was pretty good quality
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I have one from Thompson, worked good but I don't use it now that i got my hands one a FlyRx7 triple speaker pod
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How does it lock in?
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Its got some clips on the side
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