A-pillar Gauge Pod

Post by **Project240** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:03 am

Does anyone have first-hand experience with using an a-pillar pod on a 'vert? Don't tell me they're the same as the coupe/hatch, either, because they're not I bought a single 52mm a-pillar pod from one of those Ebay companies, listed for an 89-94 240SX, and it didn't fit; it was too rounded. The pillar was too flat.

After looking into it further, I realized that the pillars aren't the same because the 'verts don't have automatic seatbelts. So the a-pillar on the coupe/hatch bows out more. Yet, all the vendors that specialize in 240s (phase2, enjuku, frsport, etc) don't sell 'vert-specific a-pillar gauge mounts.

Anyone know of an a-pillar mount that definitely fits our cars?

Post by **biggie** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:22 am

Never seen a made one for the Vert. Every one has been 'customized' to work that I know of.

Post by **Hijacker** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:08 am

I took a regular pod and sanded the edges down till it fit. It's not perfect, and I hate it for that.

The miata gauge pods look like they'd be a better fit IMO.

I was hoping a few years ago to have someone custom fab a bunch of a pillar interior piece replacements with a double pod molded into it, but that fell through.

Post by **whoflungpoo** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:47 am

Funny you should mention the Miata pod ... I just kinda test fitted one from my friends turbo kit we just installed, and yes, with very little modification they should fit rather well.

He's using the A/C vent to mount is gauge instead, so if I can gank it from him I'll get some pics.

Post by **biggie** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:51 am

whoflungpoo wrote:Funny you should mention the Miata pod ... I just kinda test fitted one from my friends turbo kit we just installed, and yes, with very little modification they should fit rather well.

He's using the A/C vent to mount is gauge instead, so if I can gank it from him I'll get some pics.

Please do get pics and also mention what year miata.

Post by **Eikon** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:55 am

I put a double gauge pod in the air vent on the center console... above the climate control unit. I think they look sharp there.

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whoflungpoo wrote:Funny you should mention the Miata pod ... I just kinda test fitted one from my friends turbo kit we just installed, and yes, with very little modification they should fit rather well.

He's using the A/C vent to mount is gauge instead, so if I can gank it from him I'll get some pics.

You should gank it from him anyway and post pictures.

Post by **-RJ-** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:47 am

i just got one for my vert, you have to cut it down to make it fit right.

i sanded down one side til it fit

Post by **moulton712** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:21 am

Eikon wrote:I put a double gauge pod in the air vent on the center console... above the climate control unit. I think they look sharp there.

i did that as well and i think it looks great. i used a peice of abs plastic and some silicone to hold it in (can be easily removed if needed) i put 2 guages and 4 switches in mine. i made one for my buddy and put 3 guages i it.

Post by **-RJ-** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:36 am

where is your AC?

lol

Post by **Alsontime** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:23 am

The Autometer Pod for a 92-95 Civic fits a convertible nicely with no modification.

Post by **Azrial** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:03 pm

no need for a/c if the top is down

Post by **justclay** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:03 am

Alsontime wrote:The Autometer Pod for a 92-95 Civic fits a convertible nicely with no modification.

Do you have pics? I much prefer gauges on the A-pillar rather than the center console...much sexier.

Post by **S15nS13vert** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:06 am

where are the pics of the civic pillar cauge?????

Post by **waitn4sno** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:00 am

Have not seen any

Project240 wrote:Does anyone have first-hand experience with using an a-pillar pod on a 'vert? Don't tell me they're the same as the coupe/hatch, either, because they're not <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/image ... tongue.gif" BORDER="0"> I bought a single 52mm a-pillar pod from one of those Ebay companies, listed for an 89-94 240SX, and it didn't fit; it was too rounded. The pillar was too flat.

After looking into it further, I realized that the pillars aren't the same because the 'verts don't have automatic seatbelts. So the a-pillar on the coupe/hatch bows out more. Yet, all the vendors that specialize in 240s (phase2, enjuku, frsport, etc) don't sell 'vert-specific a-pillar gauge mounts.

Anyone know of an a-pillar mount that definitely fits our cars?

Have not seen anything posted since March. Have you been able to find a good fit?? I started looking on Ebay , & was about to buy. Thought I better Check on NICOfor the pros & cons, & thanks to the "search" found out it was not so straight forward. I am on hold until I find a perfect fit. Any input (I am a picture guy ) to update us on that would be great.

Post by **240daveTX** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:01 am

i bought the egay one for an s13 and fits alright. if you dont mind the small cutout for automatic seatbelts. its just a cover anyways. shaved a tad bit off and mounted it in.

Post by **doctah-jay** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:22 am

moulton712 wrote:
i did that as well and i think it looks great. i used a peice of abs plastic and some silicone to hold it in (can be easily removed if needed) i put 2 guages and 4 switches in mine. i made one for my buddy and put 3 guages i it.

ive seen this but the middle gauge wouldnt be there it would be an air vent. im not sure if you can buy just 2 or if you have to make the vent tho

Post by **donut86** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:40 pm

is there any more word on the civic pillar? I chopped up my a pillar for a "universal" dual pod and have been kicking myself (trying to "solder" plastic back in unless I can find a new one). as far as the vent pod, here is mine, I bought it exactly the way it looks.

Post by **240daveTX** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:57 am

reminds me of johnny 5......

Post by **SuicidnS13** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:49 pm

Alsontime wrote:The Autometer Pod for a 92-95 Civic fits a convertible nicely with no modification.

Pics or BAN

Post by **onosqv** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:26 pm

there's also the ati ez pod that mounts on your steering column bezel if you are just looking for visible pod mounting:

http://www.frsport.com/index.php?target ... ct_id=2998

Post by **110octane** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:27 pm

I have the ATI EZ Pod and it fits great!!! Aesthetically, I highly recommend it over the A Pillar pods.

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