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Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Laursdahl on June 12, 2008, 02:11:56 PM
I need A pillar pods...

3x 60mm

Anyone know where to get these?
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: RedRummy on June 12, 2008, 02:49:49 PM
Newera do one I think... its a full replacement for the A Pillar, so you can even keep the orig one safe  :)  not sure if its 2x or 3x
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on June 12, 2008, 03:35:23 PM
Quote from: Laursdahl;507784I need A pillar pods...

3x 60mm

Anyone know where to get these?


We have an Autometer RHD 2X52mm pillar pod  in stock, yours for £30 plus vat  and £10 delivery 425.498 DKK

Even if you find a 60mm pillar it really would be HUGE and really in your face!

I feel you would be better making somthing to go on top of the dash in the middle with 3 gauges that big.

Hope this helps
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Laursdahl on June 12, 2008, 05:46:05 PM
Well... If anyone know a AFR meter that is 52mm that isnt crap im open to the suggestion.
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: hairyhoover on June 12, 2008, 06:27:28 PM
clive whats the fit like on the gauge pod?
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Timmy on June 12, 2008, 07:03:15 PM
There\'s not enough space for 3 x 60mm pod on the a pillar.
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on June 12, 2008, 07:50:31 PM
Quote from: hairyhoover;507861clive whats the fit like on the gauge pod?


It is actualy made for an FD, so it\'s o/k
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on June 12, 2008, 07:52:29 PM
Quote from: Laursdahl;507856Well... If anyone know a AFR meter that is 52mm that isnt crap im open to the suggestion.

Here you go never had any complaints about these 52mm Splitfire ones ,:Thumbs-up

http://www.mazdarotaryparts.com/bfd-as09-splitfire-air-fuel-ratio-meterb-841-p.asp
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Nik da Greek on June 12, 2008, 09:04:22 PM
I had a GReddy dual 60mm gauge pod on the A pillar with my previous setup and tbh it was a complete PITA. There just isn\'t the space for it, I kept whacking my hand on it at really unhelpful moments cos it was too close to the steering wheel, and like Clive said, it was just a bit overwhelming. Now got three gauges in a dash-top mount, which is far better. I think Timmy\'s right, don\' think three would even fit on the A-pillar
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: hairyhoover on June 12, 2008, 09:46:33 PM
Quote from: Mazdarotaryparts;507884It is actualy made for an FD, so it\'s o/k

have you got any pics?
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on June 14, 2008, 11:52:04 AM
Quote from: hairyhoover;507926have you got any pics?


Sorry missed this one,
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: hairyhoover on June 14, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
does that replace the whole plastic for just stick to it?
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Jin Kazama on June 14, 2008, 10:56:14 PM
Quote from: Nik da Greek;507909I had a GReddy dual 60mm gauge pod on the A pillar with my previous setup and tbh it was a complete PITA. There just isn\'t the space for it, I kept whacking my hand on it at really unhelpful moments cos it was too close to the steering wheel, and like Clive said, it was just a bit overwhelming. Now got three gauges in a dash-top mount, which is far better. I think Timmy\'s right, don\' think three would even fit on the A-pillar

I had one of these too and removed it as it hampered my view when turning right particularly with seeing motorcyclists and cyclists. That, and it is also an Mot failure!
Title: A pillar Pods?
Post by: Nik da Greek on June 14, 2008, 11:06:20 PM
Quote from: hairyhoover;508402does that replace the whole plastic for just stick to it?

If it\'s the same as the GReddy one I had, it\'s shaped to fit over the top of the A-pillar leatherette trim panel. Mine was held on by double sided tape and some self tappers, which is a bit pikey admittedly. It\'s even more annoying now I\'ve taken it off, because there\'s loads of holes left where the self-tappers were and the wiring for the gauges came through... just bought a replacement trim cos it annoys me every time I sit in the car. Maybe I\'m too anal!

I think they look great in a Fat and Furious type stylee, but they\'re just really impractical and annoying. Like Jin says, they interfere with viisbility and get in the way of hasty steering inputs just when you really don\'t need it! they may be okay in a bigger car like a Supra or Skybus or whatever, but there just aint enough room in an FD