Gauge pods for gutted interiors

v8s_are_slow · Nov 25, 2007

If you have a gutted interior, what are you doing for your gauges? I'd like to put mine on the A-pillar but don't want a bunch of hoses and wires just hanging out. I'd like it to at least look clean. Ideas? Pics? Thanks.

tsiboosted · Nov 25, 2007

v8s_are_ slow - where as I do not have a 1G, I don't think it would actually matter. When I first got my 2G it did not hve the factory plastic A Pilar, I had to order one. I already had the 2 Gauge pod for my A Pilar and I just put it up to see what it was going to fit like. You should be able to fashion it where it will be able to fit there as it normally would. Even if you have to put in some sort of supports maybe, I still don't see you having much of an issue. I stripped my interior already but plan to redo a few things this week before the next round of my racing series. I will snap off some pics and show you. I hope some of this helps.

v8s_are_slow · Nov 25, 2007

Yeah man, pics would be nice. Thanks.

tsiboosted · Nov 25, 2007

Yeah man no problem. I'll be starting tomorrow night and I will post some pics up for everyone to see.

thekellbeast · Nov 25, 2007

Keep in mind that you guys are running different generation cars. I guess it wouldn't really matter too much with stripped interiors though. I guess the best choice would be to run a sheet metal dash, and drill holes to mount gauges right in it.

1glaserturbo · Nov 25, 2007

If you're worried about wires hanging loosely grab yourself some wire loom from Autozone or whatever and have a field day

v8s_are_slow · Nov 25, 2007

Wire looms??? I don't want it looking ghetto. And that I'm afraid would probably do just that.

snowborder714 · Nov 25, 2007

How would wire loom make it look ghetto? I think it makes for a very clean and stealthy install - and like it came from the factory. I just redid a lot of wiring in my car and I think it looks a lot cleaner than it did originally. You'll just have to get some various sizes so that the wires fit nicely inside without much extra space.

v8s_are_slow · Nov 26, 2007

Nevermind. I dunno why I was thinking zipties when you said wireloom.

tsiboosted · Nov 26, 2007

I actually use the combination of both zip ties and wire loom on every wire in the car if I can. Not only does it look clean, it is very protective and avoids wires flapping around where they can become stripped and short out.

snowborder714 · Nov 26, 2007

v8s_are_slow said:
Nevermind. I dunno why I was thinking zipties when you said wireloom.

Haha, that makes sense. That would be kind of ghetto (especially if you used colored zip ties).

Zip ties and wire loom do make for a very neat and clean install.

laserspeeddemon · Nov 26, 2007

You could mount it to the dash. Thats where I have my fuel pressure gauge mounted. I took the smallest sized worm clamp and tightened it to where I could just slide the gauge in and out of the clamp. Then I tac welded it to the U-clip that came with the gauge. And used double sided tape to hold it the the dash. You could say it looks ghetto, but it's very effective. I'll get pics later.

v8s_are_slow · Nov 26, 2007

I'm sure that wire looms and zipties would be okay. But just zipties like I was thinkin would look kinda crappy. I don't want them on the dash. Would rather have it in my natural line of sight if I'm flying down the road and fighting torque steer, ya know? But all pics and ideas appreciated,

viprez586 · Nov 26, 2007

HVAC area, unless you ripped that out too.

v8s_are_slow · Nov 26, 2007

No but I like having heat during the winter. Keeping all vents.

TURBOKIDD90GST · Nov 26, 2007

Auto gage Analog Gauge Consoles: ATM-2394 - summitracing.com

You could use it as is, or my idea is turn it up side down make a box for the back so you cant see the wires and mount it on some part of the dash. Or the bar that runs behind the dash depending on how far its gutted. (Just take out the gauges and replace with yours)

v8s_are_slow · Nov 26, 2007

Thanks but for me, I want em on the A-pillar.

tsiboosted · Nov 27, 2007

Ok here are some pics of what I did for you. Pardon the roughness of some, I forgot my camera at home and used my phone to take these. Also, you will notice some double sided tape here and there because I pulled it off to show you what I had done. So here are the pics. I hope these give you some idea of what I did and help you out some. And as you can see, no wires can be seen once it is all put together.

Ok, this shot is of the double A Pilar gauge pod lining up with the factory A Pilar. Even if you strip your interior like I have, it might be a good idea to go ahead and keep the factory A Pilar there.