DIY: professional gauge pod install for under $50

[amnash]

DIY: professional gauge pod install for under $50

things you need :
- gauge pod from autometer PN#23904($35 lordco).
- 2 part plastic welding epoxy($10 c-tire).
- 8 plastic clips($3 lordco)


the gauge pod doesn't fit that great so you have to bend it to fit and hold it with tape.once its taped down nice and tight where you want it start drilling 1/4" holes and one at a time remove the tape and insert a clip.


only do one full side at a time. i started at the top side because thats the side you can see through the glass and alignment is more important. so after one side has all the clips in lightly clamp the clips down using a cloth not to scratch the pod. and then use the epoxy on the back of the clips. this acts as an anchor and will keep the pod held in place much better then clips alone. when epoxy is dry carefully remove clamps and move to the next clip.


once all that is done, you have to trim the clips on the bottom side so that the oem clips will still be able to engage.


and thats it, your pod will now be a part of the a pillar trim and is rock solid.

[needavdub]

Looks pretty good! And it's a inexpensive solution with the increasing rarity/value of the discontinued Greddy/Trust pillar pod.

[PurpleStreak]

Looks good with the clips..I lost the ones that were included, so I riveted instead. These are available for the R33 as well.

[amnash]

i didnt use the ones that were included i used much bigger clips

[PurpleStreak]

Yes I noticed that thats probably why I lost them lol cause they are quite small. The install looks really clean this way.

[h4X6]

i will be doing this soon now! thanks!!

[nick-nismo]

does any lordco sell that gauge pod?

[gtrjon]

any lordco will either have it or be able to get it in via their performance warehouse. lowermainland wait time should be a few hrs if they have to order it in.

[amnash]

doesn't have to be a lordco, any shop that can get autometer stuff. or buy it online

[TruJDM]

Super clean install, I put that pod in last month and with some trimming and fitting it blends right into the interior, especially when my glow shift gauges are off

[caliber676]

Is it for 52 or 60mm gauges ?

[amnash]

Is it for 52 or 60mm gauges ?

its 52mm

[Dragon Humper]

Which is nice, 60mm guages are too big for A-pillar mounting, I'm always whacking mine when I park or anything else that requires alot of steering input. Can't wait to get rid of them.


Jon.

[cobrAA]

look good but to be profesionnal, I would expect custom fiberglass so you can't see where the piece end and start.

Which is nice, 60mm guages are too big for A-pillar mounting, I'm always whacking mine when I park or anything else that requires alot of steering input. Can't wait to get rid of them.


Jon.

I wanted to go 60mm but now your scaring me LOL. do you have a triple ? I want 60mm for my tweeter ( so only single pod will be needed and I will put it close to the dash).

[amnash]

look good but to be profesionnal, I would expect custom fiberglass so you can't see where the piece end and start.

ya but it is professionalish for a diy'er, and pretty cheap