Mk4Gaz Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Thought I'd have a play around with another custom gauge pod, I've seen similar ones floating about. I've tried to keep it flowing with the lines of the dash, and once it's been trimmed in black vinyl, I think it could look quite smart. Test pics on my spare dash. The circles depict either 52 or 60mm gauges I've left a provisional area where I can drill a hole to route the wires, one of my pet hates is seeing wires hanging around. I've made it fit right into the dash, so it flows better, instead of just looking 'chucked on' The idea all along was to avoid using screws, and be able to stick not on with double sided tape or something similar. I don't know how feasible this is regarding glue becoming soft in summer? Test fitted to my car I know it won't be to everyone's taste, but it should look much better when retrimmed Edited February 16, 2014 by Mk4Gaz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay0_7 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Awesome looking gauge pod, I like that a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Looks much better than the other options I've seen, good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I dislike gauge pods, but yours looks much better than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaliber Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I don't have a TT and I like that. I think the stuck on look, looks terrible. This flows really nicely - would love to see this as a finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 That looks really well made and the fitments looks really good. Looking forward to your finish product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Looks good.. Is there anyway to fit it without screwing to the dash.. Not keen on poking holes in my dash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the good feedback guys I only screwed it to the spare dash, purely to hold it whilst I sanded and finalised the shape. In the test fit pics of my dash in the car, it's held with double sided tape. I'm thinking a couple of blobs of hot glue will hold it, with maybe 1 small screw in the bottom, where the hole would never be seen. Hot glue peels away easily with a small amount of rubbing alcohol, leaving no trace behind, should it ever need to be removed. I'm going to take a mould of it, then make another one. Then get busy with the sewing machine and some black leatherette! Edited February 17, 2014 by Mk4Gaz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the good feedback guys I only screwed it to the spare dash, purely to hold it whilst I sanded and finalised the shape. In the test for pics of my dash in the car, it's held with double sided tape. I'm thinking a couple of blobs of hot glue will hold it, with maybe 1 small screw in the bottom, where the hole would never be seen. Hot glue peels away easily with a small amount of running alcohol, leaving no trace behind Excellent stuff mate.. Defnitely looking forward to seeing the finished product... I have a 3 gauge pod in the same location, have a 4th gauge which I have no idea on where to install, this would solve the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassan Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I would love one off these. Looks very nice. Very oem looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay0_7 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I would love one off these. Looks very nice. Very oem looking. Me too, could get it flocked to match the dash trims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Awesome work Gaz, you work fast. Any idea what it will cost yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looks really nice mate! Group buy!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cbr Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 that's perfect put me down for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have to say you do have some fantastic skills, loving the products you are making Gaz, great quality too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Want one of these lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cbr Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 so that's 3-4 of us after them how many you making ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaliber Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 make that 5 of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Possibly 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thank you guys, I'm moulding it now, so will see how it comes out. But, I also want to do things properly, so I'm hoping my hobbyist membership gets granted, and if it does, I'll get some lists together and keep myself busy for a while lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 or 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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