Using Marine Deck Mount Gauge Pods
07-15-2004, 04:12 PM
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Using Marine Deck Mount Gauge Pods
OK I know this sounds crazy, but I actually ordered three of these from a marine parts supplier.
They are used to add gauges to a boat! I figure I can find someone to fashion a stepped fiberglass "Shelf" for the center console, lose the useless door, and place three at the right tilt towards the driver's seat.
They are supposed to fit 2 1/16" - 52MM gauges. They are also available in black or a brushed silver finish. They run around $40 each.
Anyways, trying to offer some food for thought, alternatives, etc. I hate pillar pods and the other options I've seen so far just ain't doin' it for me.
Comments?? Suggestions??
They are used to add gauges to a boat! I figure I can find someone to fashion a stepped fiberglass "Shelf" for the center console, lose the useless door, and place three at the right tilt towards the driver's seat.
They are supposed to fit 2 1/16" - 52MM gauges. They are also available in black or a brushed silver finish. They run around $40 each.
Anyways, trying to offer some food for thought, alternatives, etc. I hate pillar pods and the other options I've seen so far just ain't doin' it for me.
Comments?? Suggestions??
07-16-2004, 04:06 AM
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Looks familiar 
It was great talking to you yesterday and I got your emails.... Even though the photoshopped pics were a little ruff, I got your point and I will try and send you pics of my set up...
Thanks,
Jason
MRC Motorsports
It was great talking to you yesterday and I got your emails.... Even though the photoshopped pics were a little ruff, I got your point and I will try and send you pics of my set up...Thanks,
Jason
MRC Motorsports
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08-14-2004, 01:12 PM
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hmmmm.....
i think you might as well use the cup holders from courtesy.....
but that's just my opinion
what the hell do i know? i got eibach stickers on my car
i think you might as well use the cup holders from courtesy.....
but that's just my opinion
what the hell do i know? i got eibach stickers on my car
08-14-2004, 01:28 PM
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They stick out too far IMO. I think if you pushed them back some and cut the fronts to be the same angle as the OEM gauges it would look great. Good luck on the great idea. I look forward to the finished pics.
08-14-2004, 02:49 PM
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I personally really like the "stick-out" look to them, and it places the gauges right in my peripheral view...making them very easy to read.
But hey - To each his/her own....
But hey - To each his/her own....
