Q about guage pods and gauge sizes

[rob1621]

so im planning on getting a a-pillar pod, and the one im getting is for 3 60mm gauges.....my question is is there a way i can make 3 52mm gauges fit in there?

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Sure, creativity will accomplish a lot. Or you could just buy a pod for 52mm gauges.

www.gaugepods.com // Lotek Inc.

Even though it states 2 gauges, if you go to the next screen you have the option for 1, 2 or 3 gauges in the pillar pod.

 

[turbotalon1g]

My question is why do that if you want to put 52mm gauges in?

 

[blcknspo0ln]

My question is why do that if you want to put 52mm gauges in?

Perhaps he got a good deal on one? I'd recommend against trying to make a 60mm pillar pod system work with 52mm gauges. Making 60mm into a 52mm is easy, but the other way might not look so good.

 

[rob1621]

yeah ive been lookin for a tan gauge pod, and i didnt want to pay $70 for a new one so i found one for cheap and the gauges i was one click away from ordering were 52mm. and i really like them. thats why i wanted to know if i could do that

 

[EclipseTical]

The 60mm opening is going to be way too big for your 52mm gauges, you'll need to add material to the openings and then reshape the holes to fit your 52mm gauges. If you're good with fiberglass and aren't afraid to have to repaint the whole piece go for it.

Might be easier to just bite the extra money or hold off until you find a pod set that is sized appropriately.

 

[scoby41]

I tried to do that in my tII rx7... doesn't look good. Just wait and buy the appropriate sized gauge pod.

 

[rob1621]

i think ill just get some 60mm. not that they are bad. Anybody want to reccomend some boost/air-fuel/oil pressure? not too expensive tho please.

 

[scoby41]

Well, there's autometer...

I have gauges in my car already, but I think i'll eventually upgrade to GReddy or Defi gauges.

 

[rob1621]

ik all are skeptical about ebay but how the gauges they sell? theres these tinted ones that light up amber im lookin at. it would look nice to match the stock dash lights