Sleezy E Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Backstory... I bought a dual pillar pod a while back to house my wideband and quickly realized I didn't want a pillar pod in the vette (guess I'm getting old) I wanted something a little classier, and not so fastnfurious looking. I saw some pics of other guys putting gauges in the center console and I liked the look. I found myself a spare console on CL and found this while looking around as well... The plan is to graft it into the console and move the radio and hvac controls down (removing the ashtray) I cut the face off the gauge pod and taped it on for a quick visual.. I think its going to be pretty kickass After that I noticed it would be far less work to just graft the pod into the ashtray location So that my question I'm posing to you guys... Do you prefer top or bottom? The only draw back to the lower version is, besides being farther away from your field of vision, it would obstruct the first gauge when in first gear and the second gauge in third Wat sayz youz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Up it goes fer me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Agree with Timmeh, cool idea too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I say up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 What are you going to do with the yaw rate sensor and bracket that is located directly behind the ashtray if you move those other controls down? I doubt there is enough room there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 that's what I thought... the hard way fml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 What are you going to do with the yaw rate sensor and bracket that is located directly behind the ashtray if you move those other controls down? I doubt there is enough room there. didn't think they'd be in the way... the hvac unit is very shallow. I will probably have to cut off the bracket that the ashtray mounts to though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I would test to see. There is very little space behind there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Here's something I just found... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Down would be sooo much easier...my ashtray gave way to assorted giggle gas switches ftw, but I agree the Up looks bitchin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 That surprises me. Should be good then. Down would be sooo much easier...my ashtray gave way to assorted giggle gas switches ftw, but I agree the Up looks bitchin.Have you ever actually run the car on that set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I can't wait to see the finished product. Be sure to keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoccoC5 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I vote for up top too. I have a dual gauge pod now and find that it encroaches a bit too much for my liking. Though I think it's the best setup for visibility, this bezel from DD Mods looks way cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yep, that's what got my gears turning. I just wasn't a fan of how the gauges weren't counter sunk like the radio and hvac controls... I also wasn't a fan of the price. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 You can't cover up that wonderful cup holder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 made a little progress... Got the ashtray cut out and mostly shaped to fit the hvac unit, still have a little to cut. I had to add extra material on the sides due to how tapered the original shape was. Also got the center bar moved up to match the original hole for the radio.... Then I got the gauge panel cut up and blended in most of the way... now it's sitting in the garage over night drying... This ABS slurry stuff is awesome btw... first time I've tried it. Should have her all done about this time next week I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Excellent pointing man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Fangs Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Sweet! Looking forward to the end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvl4evr Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Sweet! Looking forward to the end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave64 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Great project. This will look outstanding once installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I concur. a couple shots from today... a bit of sanding and I put another coat of abs on after taking the pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Sweet! Have you ever actually run the car on that set up? You don't remember telling me the reason my car was quicker was the torque converter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Sweet! Have you ever actually run the car on that set up? You don't remember telling me the reason my car was quicker was the torque converter? Nope, but ok. When was the last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 oh my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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