Custom Vent Gauge Pod

[gst1326]

What do you guys think about this one? Do you think it looks cheesy or anything?

95 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Interior Custom Gauge Pod Vent: eBay Motors (item 260656756248 end time Sep-03-10 16:51:02 PDT)

I would like to keep at least one vent, anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

That one looks a little odd to me. I like vent mounted gauges though. I have 2 in the center vent and one in the ash tray of my 1g. If you are only planning on getting a single gauge then I guess it will work for you.

 

[gst1326]

That one looks a little odd to me. I like vent mounted gauges though. I have 2 in the center vent and one in the ash tray of my 1g. If you are only planning on getting a single gauge then I guess it will work for you.

Is it just me or does it look like the gauge sticks out kinda a lot?

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Yeah it does.

 

[rshissler]

this is one that i made for my car:

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PS: im selling it

 

[gst1326]

this is one that i made for my car:

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PS: im selling it

Yeah i like that but i want to keep at least one of my vents, that's the only problem. I love how the gauge looks there but it's hard to find any with the vents still there.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

1g's are so much simpler, .

 

[agarc023]

I got one made by one of the freelancers on here that goes by the name of glowryder. Sorry for the bad pics (cellphone).

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[LandoAWD]

1g's are so much simpler, .

...yet we don't have a post that isn't mounted with janky tape, etc. I'd love one that fits properly and slightly angles the gauges like the 2g guys have.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

...yet we don't have a post that isn't mounted with janky tape, etc. I'd love one that fits properly and slightly angles the gauges like the 2g guys have.

This VI center vent gauge bezel is high quality and includes mounting brackets. No tape or glue required. Also the entire center section of the dash is angled towards the driver. However if that is not enough anlge then you can pick up these Autometer angle rings and call it a day.

 

[LandoAWD]

Good call!

 

[gst1326]

I got one made by one of the freelancers on here that goes by the name of glowryder. Sorry for the bad pics (cellphone).

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How easy is that to see while driving? Like as far as location and the angle.

 

[agarc023]

How easy is that to see while driving? Like as far as location and the angle.

I think its great. He angled the pod a bit so that it faces the drivers side. All it takes is a quick glance at it to see whats going on.

The only thing I would change is getting a clear lens gauge rather than a tinted one.

 

[gst1326]

I think its great. He angled the pod a bit so that it faces the drivers side. All it takes is a quick glance at it to see whats going on.

The only thing I would change is getting a clear lens gauge rather than a tinted one.

I already have a tinted one, but what's the problem with it?

 

[agarc023]

I already have a tinted one, but what's the problem with it?

You should be okay if its for your gst (hardtop).


I would change it because it gets hard to see while driving top down in the sun

 

[gst1326]

You should be okay if its for your gst (hardtop).


I would change it because it gets hard to see while driving top down in the sun

Lol true, never thought about that.

 

[99gst_racer]

Make your own. That way you can make it the way you want it to be.

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I don't have any pics of the next processes. Trim the edges to remove excess fiberglass. Then all you need to do is cover with with a layer of body filler (bondo), let it dry, and sand, sand, sand. Sand it until you're happy with the surface finish. Then cut out the areas for the buttons and paint it.

Crappy cell phone pics of it installed:

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This was only the second time I've ever even messed with fiberglassing, so I'm far from an expert. And this was still a cake walk. If you're a DIYer, this is a fun little project. Total cost was around $20 for materials.

 

[Black Widow97]

Is that Paul Volk's car on that magazine in the 5th pic?

 

[fullCircle]

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where did you get those gauge mounts?

 

[99gst_racer]

Is that Paul Volk's car on that magazine in the 5th pic?

Yeah, the company that I work for uses pictures of my car for catalogs, magazine ads, and other promotional material all the time.

where did you get those gauge mounts?

Those are the retaining pieces that are included with all newer Autometer gauges. They used to be U-shaped aluminum pieces, but Autometer started using these plastic ones a few years ago. I'm not sure it's they're sold separetely or not.

 

[fullCircle]

Yes you can, autometer has them on their website.http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=219

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[InfiniteGSX]

I have a box full of those somewhere too. Never thought of it this way, Thanks for the idea Paul

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Looks great Paul! Way better then the ebay options.

 

[nuclearr]

Why eliminate a/c vents? Or at least it must be nice to live in a climate where a/c is not a must. I grew up in the north east and out west in Co and remember driving around the parents cars with 4-60 a/c. Then moved down here to the south, I can not drive a car with out a/c.

 

[99gst_racer]

My car hasn't had A/C for years. Nor do I ever need hot air blowing on my face. A dead vent became a prime location for a pair of boost gauges.

Though if I did still have A/C, I definitely would have opted for a different location for my gauges.