Ark Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Chaps, I need a spot of guidance with this a-pillar pod - the visible side is a near-perfect replica of the stock trim, but the inner side has none of the mount points of the original. What does everyone do to hold it in place? Screws are not an option, if we are to retain the factory feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Have you contacted Envy or was this bought second hand? ifso previous buyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 That's how they come jamesmark, I doubt either option would enlighten you beyond suggesting sticky tapes, glues or screws / nails. Sadly there is no real way to fix them other than to add something sticky yourself, when I eventually so mine I'm planning on removing the fixings from a spare one I have and attaching them to the Envy one. No more nails do a double sided tape but it's very strong, otherwise look for a foam tape or a fairly grabby adhesive that sets as a gel rather than solid so you can remove it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 That's how they come jamesmark, I doubt either option would enlighten you beyond suggesting sticky tapes, glues or screws / nails. You learn something new everyday, a part with no fitting guides, clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 You learn something new everyday, a part with no fitting guides, clever! Sorry, thats how they come, honest Theres a number of options to secure them, it just depends on what you like using... Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Sorry, thats how they come, honest It is a bit like the Greddy FCD I bought off MKivstore, fitting in Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Sorry, thats how they come, honest Theres a number of options to secure them, it just depends on what you like using... Gaz. I like using factory fittings Seriously, I just want it solid and factory-esque, but non-permanent. I don't want to mutilate my original trim (in case...) so I was toying with the idea of fabricating replica fittings, but if there are common routes people go down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I used the top bolt hole and secured mine with a black anodised motorcycle bolt (flat headed allen bolt) - looks good and works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I stuck mine with windscreen bonder using one of the existing clip things. It lasted a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I stuck mine with windscreen bonder using one of the existing clip things. It lasted a week Was this after you tried holding it on with electrical tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I did 3 things to fit mine, though I purchased the Miami-GT 2 guage A-Pillar pod (not sure if there is any difference): 1> Used velcro tape for lower A-Pillar section where inner surface of composite pillar was closest to the cars A-Pillar 2> Extended the end of the composite so it tucked nicely underneath the B-Pillar trim (the bit above the door) 3> Used a black plastic screw from an auto-factors to secure the composite to the A-Pillar using one of the factory A-pillar screwing points. You need to accomodate the overall weight of both the composite A-Pillar trim and the gauges you are fitting, which will be heavier than the stock trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Was this after you tried holding it on with electrical tape? Nope, honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I had an a-pillar gauge mount on my GT-Four. To fit it, I found there is a key-hole shaped opening on the actual a-pillar. So I put a cap-head bolt into this, then coated the surrounding area in PTFE release tape. I then splodged a bit of body filler into the back of the a-pillar in about the place that the bolt would go into. Not too much though, you don't want it oozing out of the sides, also you want you filler quite firm, not runny, and let the filler go off whilst in place. Then to remove the a-pillar mount, I just pushed it in the direction thet let the bolt head out of the key-way shaped hole, if you see what I mean. Job done. I could fit/remove the mount as often as I liked, didn't have to butcher the existing one, so i could replace it if need be, and it all looked completely stock, with no fixings on display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I made my own out of a oem pillar.. fits fine..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Make a metal bracket that fits inside the top pod and bond it to the pillar with epoxy so it lines up with the lower of the two M6 threaded holes on the A post (about 1/2 way up) I've sold mine now, but SUPRASUZUKI may have a pic of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Haggas Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I used the adhesive that I use for carbon fibre repairs. You could also use velcro (that with the sticky backing) I also obtained a spare A-pillar,so when I sell,it can return to stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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