Gauge pod crazy, DCW got hooked up on building pods... Options

[doGGy]

This is the 3 attemt to build the pods for the celica... Had this idea floating around long enouth till SnapshotGT came and kicked me Well - had to give it a try.. This is the center dash pod, exactly this one in pics is still a prototipe - and there are few minor issues with it - so the second one im building will have everything fixed. This one sits a bit too low, and gauges arent directed towards the driver as much as i wanted. The new one will have the Clock visibility issue fixed, and aimed more at the driver + gauges will sit a bit more higher. Looks will be the same. This one will be for 52mm gauges.

Here are few pics - let me know what you guys think about this.













Its sits flush on the dash, just what in these pics i didnt wanted to glue it totaly, so i used only one strip of the double side tape..

And dont ask about the Triple A-pillar what you can see in these pics - i will write about it later once i will finish with it totaly. this one what is visible in pics was made for a client (my ex celica owner) and i will see if it will be posible to get it in prduction.





Romas

[JFrost9]

That is one of the coolest things ive seen, i like that waaay better then the side pillar guages. I think once you get them the way you want them they'r going to be perfect. The one thing id worry about is how permanent are they? How do the wires get down where they need to be?

[doGGy]

That is one of the coolest things ive seen, i like that waaay better then the side pillar guages. I think once you get them the way you want them they'r going to be perfect. The one thing id worry about is how permanent are they? How do the wires get down where they need to be?

All the wires goes between center dash plastic and dash, i made the pod what way - that i will cover the top piece of the center plastic , so you can just put the wires there , cuz there is enouth room to get them in thi place + the pod cover them totaly.

I will be installing this prototipe tomorow to a cliens GT4, will get pics of how everything goes, and where i put the wiring and etc.

[snapshotgt]

My hero

...you have a pm

~snap

[brianforster]

i really like the concept but id like to see pics of it fully glued down, seems like it might look a little "rubbermade" since the edges stick out like a sore thumb.

cant wait to see the final product, im sure it will look great

[Fastbird]

I love it......I think the final product is going to be incredible. 1st in line.

[snapshotgt]

I love it......I think the final product is going to be incredible. 1st in line.

Your 2nd in line ...don't forget, i'm the one that "kicked" him, as doGGy said

Romas, when do you think these will be produced and ready to ship? I pmed you

~snap

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Apr 6, 2006 - 1:58 PM

[TheStreetzKing]

nvm..

looks good

This post has been edited by TheStreetzKing: Apr 6, 2006 - 2:35 PM

[95CelicaST]

That looks hot. I want it! Good work Romas. You are my hero!

edit: you would be my bestest friend if you could make a spot in the shifter surround for a SAFC...

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Apr 6, 2006 - 2:47 PM

[eggman40]

Man that looks real good! Id like one if you decided to put them up for sale.

[celiracer]

I'd like the pillar thats looks NICE

[spke719]

dude i want those so bad, the one on the dash and if you know about the shifter pods let me know. i think all the pods i use are 2inch. thanks man. oh and the center dash trim where the radio is. ive been lookin for this for a long time. but thanks man.

This post has been edited by spke719: Apr 6, 2006 - 4:48 PM

[Fastbird]

I love it......I think the final product is going to be incredible. 1st in line.

Your 2nd in line ...don't forget, i'm the one that "kicked" him, as doGGy said

Romas, when do you think these will be produced and ready to ship? I pmed you

~snap

Hmmph! Fine. Second in line. If these are going to be available within the next few weeks though, I've got a BIG decision to make. Go with the center mount or pillar mount for the Auto Meter Nexus Gauges I've got sitting here for Dr Tweak to put in with the new motor.

[presure2]

i like that doggy, hmmmm =)

[x_itchy_b_x]

amazing! awesome looks great.

[jdg371]

The pod looks great.. would the gauges end up tilted somewhat up.. to have a better view for the driver?? and are they visible outside from normal driving?? for those who want to keep theirs "sleeper"

Good Job!

[massbrandon]

dang those are sick. i want one whenever theyre ready

This post has been edited by massbrandon: Apr 6, 2006 - 7:57 PM

[JFrost9]

The pod looks great.. would the gauges end up tilted somewhat up.. to have a better view for the driver?? and are they visible outside from normal driving?? for those who want to keep theirs "sleeper"

Good Job!

He said that they will be adjusted in his post. And theres a good chance that no matter where you put 3 guages they wont be too hidden very well unless they are down in the center part of the car.

[Valo666]

3rd in line. That is awsome Romas. I liked the shifter idea, but i think this is a bit more pracitcal. for mounting though, can you screw this to the dash? or is it more glueing. Also, would the gaudges need to be held in with the attachment they come with? or are they pressure fitted??

[doGGy]

3rd in line. That is awsome Romas. I liked the shifter idea, but i think this is a bit more pracitcal. for mounting though, can you screw this to the dash? or is it more glueing. Also, would the gaudges need to be held in with the attachment they come with? or are they pressure fitted??

Gauges are press fited in it using some bouble tape or just snug fit Pod itself is hold in place by double side gluing take (like 3M and etc).

[DeW_H0e_GT]

really cool..i luv it..lemme kno when productions a get-go....

[Batman722]

count me in Romas for the dash mounted pod....

[CelicaZR]

I hope your making RHD version of these
I'm down for all three shifter, centre and pillar

[snapshotgt]

I hope your making RHD version of these
I'm down for all three shifter, centre and pillar

Man, you got a lot of guages there ...i guess 8 to be exact!

~snap

[hitcachi]

Once again excelent work. I smell what you've been cooking and i want your damn recipe! I other words when these get ready for prodution, count me in.

[j0e_p3t]

those looks sexy. especially the dash one. if only my car was turboed and fast enough to need all that.

[spke719]

yeah im down, for the shifter and the radio consol. i think i need 2 1/16th gauges. but whatever let me know when you get them ready. thanks man

[Clipsetuner]

Looks sweet, Its not for me but a good alternative.

2 in shifter surround
3 underneath the deck
3 on the dash
3 in the pillar

11 gauges...

DTE

[dustin15brown]

Looks great as usual Romas

[dustinkemp]

i wanna see it mounted on the dash.

also, is there ne problem seeing the clock or ne of that?

[JoKeRkId613]

i wanna see it mounted on the dash.

also, is there ne problem seeing the clock or ne of that?

The new one will have the Clock visibility issue fixed, and aimed more at the driver + gauges will sit a bit more higher.

[ice23q]

Honestly.....Im not the biggest fan of your work....BUT....that is one crazy looking pod holder......marks outta 10------------50 big one's....

Very nice work......
Another thing id like to see finnished is your headlight pods.....what ever happened to that project..?????? Thats sweet to.....

[doGGy]

Honestly.....Im not the biggest fan of your work....BUT....that is one crazy looking pod holder......marks outta 10------------50 big one's....

Very nice work......
Another thing id like to see finnished is your headlight pods.....what ever happened to that project..?????? Thats sweet to.....

Headlight pods? huh? sorry dont know what you mean by this....

[afroman]

Honestly.....Im not the biggest fan of your work....BUT....that is one crazy looking pod holder......marks outta 10------------50 big one's....

Very nice work......
Another thing id like to see finnished is your headlight pods.....what ever happened to that project..?????? Thats sweet to.....

Headlight pods? huh? sorry dont know what you mean by this....

i think he means your custom projector,but thats just a guess.
-Aaron-

[AllTrac96]

im down soon as sales start. great work romas!

[pimped6gen]

I would love this....but my in dash monitor will interfer..is there any way you can take the 3 pilllars further back in the dash? and not have them stick ou t as far? Then i would be in for 1.

[ice23q]

yeah the projector pods......they are wicked..

[doGGy]

yeah the projector pods......they are wicked..

Soon you will see one new set of projectors mounted on one nice car just wait a bit

[dustin15brown]

yeah the projector pods......they are wicked..

Soon you will see one new set of projectors mounted on one nice car just wait a bit

hmm i wonder who

[DeW_H0e_GT]

who it might be???....we will never kno....lols

*wink wink* batman...

[dustin15brown]

batman?

[DeW_H0e_GT]

batman?

LMAO!!!! i meant *cough* dustin *cough*...my bad

[politicsareevil]

OMG that is gorgeous. How much I am sooooooo down. Put me in line. I want to know price whenever it comes up.

Thanks,

-Matt

[doGGy]

Just to let you know - new prototipe is done (finished it today) It looks atleast 3 times better Will post pics of it on Thursday.

[dustin15brown]

i cant wait

[snapshotgt]

Just to let you know - new prototipe is done (finished it today) It looks atleast 3 times better Will post pics of it on Thursday.

Awesome, i'll be watching this thread like a valture

~snap

[snapshotgt]

Just to let you know - new prototipe is done (finished it today) It looks atleast 3 times better Will post pics of it on Thursday.

Awesome, i'll be watching this thread like a valture

~snap

Boyz, it's thursday!!!!!!

~snap

[Fastbird]

Boyz, it's thursday!!!!!!

~snap

I second that!!!!

[95CelicaST]

No Pictures!!

[Andy_GTfour]

Doggy! Great Job!!!!! very nice the gauge pod dashboard!!!!!!!

[snapshotgt]

Just to let you know - new prototipe is done (finished it today) It looks atleast 3 times better Will post pics of it on Thursday.

Awesome, i'll be watching this thread like a valture

~snap

Boyz, it's thursday!!!!!!

~snap

Do we get pictures Romas ...we know you're supper busy, so no big problem...but WE DEMAND PICS!!!

keep up the good work

~snap

[dustin15brown]

Romas has been SUPER busy lately, he wont be on the computer for an extended amount of time until Tuesday. Sorry guys, but maybe I'm wrong

[Fastbird]

I sure hope he's producing these things soon. I got my Lotek pillar pod in today and I'm going to have to do a LOT of trimming to get it to fit properly, but worse.....

I HATE the gauge placement after trial fitting the pod. No way that's going to happen.

Doggy, count me in 100% when you start taking orders. I have absolutely no want to put that Lotek pod into my car at this point (but sadly may have to if yours aren't ready when my swap happens next month).

[celiracer]

I'd love the A-pillar. Whenever your ready to sell them i'm in for one of them

[snapshotgt]

Romas has been SUPER busy lately, he wont be on the computer for an extended amount of time until Tuesday. Sorry guys, but maybe I'm wrong

Yeah, Romas is a beast! ...i think he is really busy, but it is tues!!!! Bump for pics when you sign on doGGy!!!

...lol, we're not trying to pressure you, we just to your work, and wanna see it! ...not to mention buy it

~snap

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Apr 18, 2006 - 10:17 AM

[doGGy]

Guys guys relax..... once i figure out my own stuff - you will deff hear from me and will get some pics... as of right now i MIGHT have to suffer BOTH legs surgery - so all i do now is care less for my work.... so sorry...

[snapshotgt]

Guys guys relax..... once i figure out my own stuff - you will deff hear from me and will get some pics... as of right now i MIGHT have to suffer BOTH legs surgery - so all i do now is care less for my work.... so sorry...

oh man, sorry to hear We'll be around here, no worries...just take time and rest up your body and take care of yourself...

~snap

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Apr 18, 2006 - 3:08 PM

[CelicaZR]

Good luck with surgery Romas
I'm in no rush to get these.
When your ready, I'm ready.
Wish you a speedy recovery man

[Valo666]

oh man..u gotta get sugery on both legs? that sucks. Im gonna have to have knee surgery next year. Get well soon eh Romas?

[CelicaZR]

Update please

[bigal004321]

I also would like one PM me when you are feeling better!

Bigal

[Valo666]

bump..any updates for us Romas? ps. hows the leg feelin??

[OOBE]

I'm down for this once they get to production. Get well, Romas!

[richgt4]

Good work my man I've thought of something similar to this set up too, but to have the gauges moulded into the top section of the dash, just above the heater/cooler fan directors.

Keep us posted!

Rich

[Mug71]

OMFG !! That is exactly what i m lookin' for !! I m in when you ll start selling it !!

[eurotoyocelica95]

me 2 i want them

[doGGy]

Good news - mold is done (was very very very complexive.......) so now all what is left is to make first product and test it out.....

Dont ask then - cuz im messed up between wedding planing, work on my SSIII, all the projects, and post office war... Sleep? oh yea i had it last month maybe

[dustin15brown]

can i get one

[Outsider]

WOW, is all I can say.

PLEASE put me down for one of these.

[Mug71]

Damn, you ll have to produce mass of these, sounds like lot of people interested !!

(Sleeping, why ?? ) I don t sleep anymore since i ve Bodykit / Paintjob on my Cel and since i m back on WoW !!

All my wishes for your wedding !!

[CelicaZR]

Good Stuff Romas
I'm down for all 3, when you get them done in RHD of course
Good luck with everything man

[Rogue]

A right hand drive version of them would be a killer in the UK.
Nothing like that out for us anywhere

[snapshotgt]

bump!

[doGGy]

I have the First product in my garage laying around in need for testfit And im set to sales

not too much left First 3 pods will be sold cheaper to selected people who i would like to test fit them out ASAP, and let me know all the Pros and Cons. Please - DO NOT PM me about this - i will post here all the info later.

[Batman722]

I am down for the test fit Romas Sir

[Outsider]

I am willing to test fit.

oh, I got my vacuum problem fixed.

[CelicaZR]

I'll test fit the RHD version

[snapshotgt]

Hello...it is me who "kicked" you...rofl PM me please.

~snap

[celiracer]

I would take a A-pillar test one. But whenever they go out for production im in.

[Fastbird]

The wife and I are still 100% wanting the center mount pod for LHD.....

[doGGy]

I have now 3 pieces ready for painting. Pods will be painted in Satin Black with tiny texture in it to give the surface granes. Only thing what needs to be figured out now is how to fix it to the dash. Prototipe was fixed using Double side tape and it holded perfect. If the products will hold the same everything will be ready for the first 3 people to get them.

[Griff]

i would definately get one of these things, very nice work.

[Fastbird]

have the first three been selected yet??? I have a swap in progress via Dr. Tweak, and I'd MUCH rather see this in the car than the freaking A-Pillar pod. Please please please please pick me as one of the three is it's not already a done deal (LHD of course for me).

[Mug71]

I m in !! Perhaps should you put it in the side skirts boxe when you ll get it back

Even if i don t have my side skirts i m in for your center gauge pod, it s not your fault if something goes wrong, only the postal service ...

If you got one that isn t paint it s ok because i ll have to paint it in Yellow ...

[rzanology]

center pod for meeee. im in.

[Celifreak82]

Dude nice hey let me know if u ever sell them.

[doGGy]

Well, i have 10 pieces ready to be painted, just what im still trying to find the best paint to match the graines of the stock plastc pieces. Another thing what keeps me worried is what it sits on top of the dash and it is in direct sunlights, with makes it a bit soft after it warms up. I recently installed one into my Ex ST, and i have some pics, so if everything is ok - i will be posting them up tonight.

Another things what keeps me away from this projects is inormal heat over here, its 95F and huge humidity, so its practicly imposible to work during the day, so all i have is only evenings...

I will keep you guys posted.

[Kadett]

Maybe interested as well but affraid of the thing you said about getting soft. In direct sunlight my interior goes op the 55 C (131F)

[Culpable04]

if you start a group buy for this I'm in.

[massbrandon]

if you start a group buy for this I'm in.

same here

[doGGy]

Maybe interested as well but affraid of the thing you said about getting soft. In direct sunlight my interior goes op the 55 C (131F)

Well, the Test one is in the car already over all the heat we have here, so i will see how it goes, and see how it will hold on. As for now - everything was fine with it

[doGGy]

As promissed - finally here are the pics of the Finall style Center Gauge pod - mounted, with gauges and etc. The paint on this one in the pics isnt the one what all the pods will be painted. Basicly, i installed this one in my Ex ST-T to see how it will hold up, how it will react to heat and all the other stuff. But as it seems - everything is going ok so far

Sorry for the quality of pics - but all i had was my mobile the day i finished all the works with the Center Piece (installed TV / DVD, and E-manage into shifter surounding along with the open / close doors over it)

Will try to get better pics later, once he will get back to my garage.

[JonCars17]

You really should make a sticky in this forum and maybe others of what all you have made so far. Keeping up with all the posts is a bit of a butt.

I like the pod just not my style but nice none the less.

[dustin15brown]

You really should make a sticky in this forum and maybe others of what all you have made so far. Keeping up with all the posts is a bit of a butt.

I like the pod just not my style but nice none the less.

a sticky? uhh sorry but that would be dumb..... just subscribe to the thread if you want

[j0e_p3t]

that looks sweet. too bad my car's way too slow to ever need gauges.

[JonCars17]

You really should make a sticky in this forum and maybe others of what all you have made so far. Keeping up with all the posts is a bit of a butt.

I like the pod just not my style but nice none the less.

a sticky? uhh sorry but that would be dumb..... just subscribe to the thread if you want

I'm not saying sticky this thread, but sticky a thread listing all of the stuff he sells, Making them easier to find for new members, would kill off kindof stupid questions like where can I buy TRD extensions (which I've asked) or what is that thing called that is over the gauge cluster. etc. Just and idea, Not that I expect ppl to approve.

This post has been edited by JonCars17: Jul 9, 2006 - 7:00 PM

[CelicaZR]

Hey Romas, you are making RHD ones? right?

[dustin15brown]

Hey Romas, you are making RHD ones? right?

yep

[Kadett]

Very interested now Couldn't find the price for it in the topic tho. How much does the centrepod cost?!

[beno]

Ill be keen for a RHD A-pillar one!!