Interest in A-Pillar full replacement gauge cluster?
04-12-2004 | 01:05 AM
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Originally posted by Quick Carl
I have mounted gauges all over the place on my 928 - down by the ashtray, by the AC controls, even on the dash above the Vent. When I am busy (racing), I cannot get my eyes over to them and they go unobserved.
Far and away the single best place to mount critical gaughes so they do not escape your obervation is on the a-pilar. Right in your line-of-site, in your peripheral vision.
I have mounted gauges all over the place on my 928 - down by the ashtray, by the AC controls, even on the dash above the Vent. When I am busy (racing), I cannot get my eyes over to them and they go unobserved.
Far and away the single best place to mount critical gaughes so they do not escape your obervation is on the a-pilar. Right in your line-of-site, in your peripheral vision.
Like you say, right in your line of sight...
05-18-2004 | 05:04 PM
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PROGRESS ON A-PILLAR GAUGE PODS FOR THE 928
We are making progress on this - sorry it has been so slow but we have had two thermo-formers that said "sure, we will make that for you" go sour after they have our prototype in their hands and suddenly they want $2000 for the mold and 60 days for the first part.
However, I think were' gonna be good to go now. 928 motorsports has now commisioned Gauge Works to make our a-pillar gauge pods for you guys - they make the a-pillar clusters for AutoMeter so you know the quality is good and they know what they are doing.
I have commisioned Gauge Works to make both a 3-pod pillar and a 2-pod pillar. I have been told to expect the first parts ready to ship about the first week of July. (This July, 2004!)
Unlike the slip-on 2-gauge a-pillar pod we have been selling on our website, these will COVER your entire a-pillar liner completely with no seams and NO SCREWS. It is a close-fit molding made to nest over the existing piece of interior trim that you have without any mods. No damage or changes to your interior trim are needed - it is held in place on top of your existing interior trim with double-sided tape (which can be removed without damage later if you wish).
Final pricing is yet to be determined, but our target is $75 for the 2-pod pillar and $85 for the 3-pod pillar. So far, it looks like we will hit these targets are perhaps even a little cheaper. My son had to pay $100 for a 2-pod pillar for his 944, so I am pleased to bring these in at these prices.
For all our supercharged and turbocharged friends - 3 pods would be just the ticket.... 1 for air/fuel mixture, 1 for boost pressure, and 1 for intake air temp. When driving, you cannot see gauges stuck in the center council very well... the a-pillar is a line-of-site location and works great.
If your interested, add your name to this thread - I will post news as it gets closer.
We are making progress on this - sorry it has been so slow but we have had two thermo-formers that said "sure, we will make that for you" go sour after they have our prototype in their hands and suddenly they want $2000 for the mold and 60 days for the first part.
However, I think were' gonna be good to go now. 928 motorsports has now commisioned Gauge Works to make our a-pillar gauge pods for you guys - they make the a-pillar clusters for AutoMeter so you know the quality is good and they know what they are doing.
I have commisioned Gauge Works to make both a 3-pod pillar and a 2-pod pillar. I have been told to expect the first parts ready to ship about the first week of July. (This July, 2004!)
Unlike the slip-on 2-gauge a-pillar pod we have been selling on our website, these will COVER your entire a-pillar liner completely with no seams and NO SCREWS. It is a close-fit molding made to nest over the existing piece of interior trim that you have without any mods. No damage or changes to your interior trim are needed - it is held in place on top of your existing interior trim with double-sided tape (which can be removed without damage later if you wish).
Final pricing is yet to be determined, but our target is $75 for the 2-pod pillar and $85 for the 3-pod pillar. So far, it looks like we will hit these targets are perhaps even a little cheaper. My son had to pay $100 for a 2-pod pillar for his 944, so I am pleased to bring these in at these prices.
For all our supercharged and turbocharged friends - 3 pods would be just the ticket.... 1 for air/fuel mixture, 1 for boost pressure, and 1 for intake air temp. When driving, you cannot see gauges stuck in the center council very well... the a-pillar is a line-of-site location and works great.
If your interested, add your name to this thread - I will post news as it gets closer.
05-18-2004 | 07:13 PM
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I may take a two holer and add fuel pressure and air temp after the intercooler, or a three holer and add one for EGT.............depends on how good the result of your efforts are. Hope it comes out good.....not gonna do a rice look on Gretch.......
Put me down for being "interested".
Put me down for being "interested".
