Mk4Gaz Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 I hadn't thought of that tim, thanks for the heads up mate - I must admit, it was a sod to get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFiresupra Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Very nice and looks smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I hadn't thought of that tim, thanks for the heads up mate - I must admit, it was a sod to get out! when i used to make those apexi avcr boost controller pods that sit on the roof of the mr2 i had to make quite a few at a time. i found prying them out the mold it would break after about 5 units. but with the airline i got about 50 from it before it started cracking and causing issues for the final product. Fibreglass a 6mm pipe onto the mold and when adding your releasing agent and gelcoat put a bit of ideally foil tape like the stuff they use on air-condition ducts. This stops anything going down the pipe and pops off as soon as you add airline to the pipe to push the item out the mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Trimmed it up and drilled the holes Tried trimming it in vinyl, and it didn't work settled on satin black spray paint, and bonded the mounting brackets on Fitted Excuse the choice of gauges, they're not my final choice. Also, I may need to fit gauge hoods to help against glare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Looking good buddy! Top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That looks epic!! Fancy selling it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That looks really good, very OEM looking see what you mean about the glare though. Perhaps you could modify the shape of the pod so the gauges sit more vertically and angled towards the driver. This sort of thing. http://www.rhdjapan.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/i/m/img_8206.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 That looks really good, very OEM looking see what you mean about the glare though. Perhaps you could modify the shape of the pod so the gauges sit more vertically and angled towards the driver. This sort of thing. http://www.rhdjapan.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/i/m/img_8206.jpg I really want a decent pod for some gauges but can't decide what looks decent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Dude, seriously get a hobbyist application done and do a group buy on these! Very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Great pod setup. Impressive. Hopefully see some more innovative products from you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 That's pretty nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks very much guys, I'm already looking at reworking it, to make it better. If anyone has any ideas about things they'd like to see, like little touches, I'm always up for a challenge! Next step is get my hobbyist membership sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Dude, seriously get a hobbyist application done and do a group buy on these! Very well done Yea that:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 And so it begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBaldwin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Very Nice This is exactly the sort of thing I have been trying to find. Any chance of one with a 62mm for the Greddy Multigauge and a 52mm standard being sent to South Africa once you are able to supply them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Ok guys, although the first one works really well, glare is a small issue. The gauges are visible, but difficult to see in bright sunlight. With Nic's advice, here is the second version. I've tilted the gauges to sit much more upright, so this should work much better. It's not totally finished, but I blasted it with a bit of black to get a better idea of how it will look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 looks great. get it fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 that staggered fitment looks much better in my opinion mate. did you take a mould of the original Toyota plastics on this one or did you just glue that fibreglass part onto the original part. Just looking at the stock plastic injection pattern and plastic code Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 that staggered fitment looks much better in my opinion mate. did you take a mould of the original Toyota plastics on this one or did you just glue that fibreglass part onto the original part. Just looking at the stock plastic injection pattern and plastic code Tim I actually bonded it to the stock part this time Tim, purely as I plan to make a jig, that will allow me to set the mounting brackets in the correct place - so need to be able to reattach the vent tunnel, to get the bracket location for jig purposes It's been dropped off at my fibreglass pals today, for moulding. I was going to do it myself, but didn't want to risk ballsing it up - as I've only got one chance to get it right lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 keep us informed mate, interested to see how this comes out for you Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StreetShotz Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Overlay that with some carbon, match that to the top glove box cf triple pod and you have a very clean and tidy way to mount everything! I would buy one for sure if it would work with the 3 pod that fits in the top glove box pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well, the mould came out well, and so did the first copy, so I guess it just leaves the fit now - hopefully over the next few days, I'll get a chance to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Recommend getting some photos of the new item (or old item with gauges facing driver) in the vent so people can see what it looks like fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Awesome, looking forward to seeing the new one fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 looking good mate. heres one for you to try. try sinking the gauges into the pod. so that the screens are then flush with the outside instead of sitting ontop Would look alot better but i know its a pig to do. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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