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petrosc 09-15-01 06:29 PM

Dual Gauge pod too close to steering wheel?
 
Hey guys,

Anyone have a dual autometer gauge pod or just a dual gauge pod on the pillar? Is it me or is the upper gauge really close to the steering wheel when you install it? Should I install it higher to get the wheel to sorta go between the gauges? Or this isn't really a problem? Seems to me that I would be bumping my hand on tha upper gauge all the time, I dunno. No way or installing it temporarily and trying it at different heights? Anyone else see this as a problem?

Petros

P.S. When I get a chance I will post pics of my 2 10" subs in the back. Those aluminum cones look awesome through the rear window. Of course you can't drive around with the cargo cover off, unless you want to get them jacked!

ZoomZoom 09-15-01 06:38 PM

Its no where close. Room isnt even a consideration. Its not even close.

puma 09-15-01 10:18 PM

well at first, i putted it too low. i always hit it with my hand but now that i have raised it a little, it is much better even thought it still is pretty close i think. But you don't have any other choice, if you raise it too much you will hit the face of the one on the bottom.

puma

slopoke 09-15-01 11:45 PM

i have it installed on mine and it poses no problem to me. i am no tthat big though, 5'9 so if you are rather large i could see where it could get in the way but as for me i did knock it off once getting in the car, but just had it double sticky taped up since i was still deciding on where to put it, so i fastend it in with a screw and now if i do bump it it stays in place and if you use the right screw that you can counter sink you cant even notice it, hope this helps, scott

evot23 09-16-01 12:04 AM

I have mine sitting low and I hit it all the time in the beginning. Now its not a problem...just have to get used to it I guess

SilverR1 09-16-01 01:08 AM

Do they make dual gauge pods for 60mm gauges like the Apexi?

petrosc 09-16-01 05:38 PM


Originally posted by SilverR1
Do they make dual gauge pods for 60mm gauges like the Apexi?
I'm not sure. I bought 52mm from Jason at the Rx-7 Store.

Petros

petrosc 09-17-01 09:52 AM

I almost forgot. Thanks for the input. I will let you guys know how I did and how much shit I broke to get the gauges in.


Petros


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