Custom A-Pillar gauge pod - lots of pictures

GaleForce · 02-02-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Look forward to it Gale

Just curious, how much trouble is it to swap out the A pillar? General mechanics I'm fine, but when it comes down to detailed fit and finish

I would hate for it to look cobbled in after the great finish job you do on these.

The finished pillar mounts the same way as the stock unit. At the top of the a-pillar near the headliner you pull that towards the centre of the car. Then approximately half way down the pillar there is a plastic retainer. Using some needle nose pliers twist this plastic retainer 90˚ and pull it out. Then just pull the pillar up and out. Done. The explanation makes it sound harder than it really is.

Unique_Z · 02-03-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Just need someone to order one

Mind PM-ing me of how much would this costs?

thanks!

GaleForce · 02-03-2013, 04:48 PM

Updated first page with pictures of the a-pillar installed.

N8GTOL · 02-03-2013, 05:12 PM

Very nice work! Great idea on the low profile location out of the way of the hidden side curtain air bags.

What does it look like from outside the car though the windshield? Can you see back of the gauge, or is it covered?

If you aren't planning to sell these, then we need one of the forum vendors to hop on this.

esfourteen · 02-03-2013, 05:47 PM

thats the only a pillar pod I'd ever consider running, great work.

GaleForce · 02-03-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by N8GTOL

Very nice work! Great idea on the low profile location out of the way of the hidden side curtain air bags.

What does it look like from outside the car though the windshield? Can you see back of the gauge, or is it covered?

If you aren't planning to sell these, then we need one of the forum vendors to hop on this.

The gauge is fully enclosed. It tapers towards the windshield.

They are available to purchase PM me for details

GaleForce · 02-03-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

thats the only a pillar pod I'd ever consider running, great work.

Thanks!

That's why I built it. I didn't like the other options and I didn't want this gauge with two different style/brand gauges at the triple gauge location.

axmea? · 02-03-2013, 08:22 PM

Great work. So I'm thinking the bezel came with the guage right? Also, what did you use to texture match?

GaleForce · 02-03-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Great work. So I'm thinking the bezel came with the guage right? Also, what did you use to texture match?

The bezel that came with the gauge I dyed satin black. You can barely see it, but I don't skimp on the little details. The silver bezel I ordered from Nissan to match the silver bezel on the triple gauges.

axmea? · 02-03-2013, 08:37 PM

Got it. So the texture match is trade secret? Like I said earlier, great work. Detailed work takes time. Guys at the dealership go nuts when they see something like this.

GaleForce · 02-03-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Got it. So the texture match is trade secret? Like I said earlier, great work. Detailed work takes time. Guys at the dealership go nuts when they see something like this.

No trade secret. I thought I mentioned it before. SEM texture spray.

Apoc370z · 02-04-2013, 07:15 PM

Offtopic but would you be able to make a cover plate for the factory navi dash kit? Since the factory cones with a keypad so the factory dash kit will have a hole at the bottom.

If you can make those, people can have them wrap in cf or leather for the factory look

GaleForce · 02-04-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Offtopic but would you be able to make a cover plate for the factory navi dash kit? Since the factory cones with a keypad so the factory dash kit will have a hole at the bottom.

If you can make those, people can have them wrap in cf or leather for the factory look

I can do that no problem.

TerribleONE · 02-15-2013, 06:58 PM

You will be getting an order from me fairly soon! seriously great work man.

GaleForce · 02-15-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

You will be getting an order from me fairly soon! seriously great work man.

Thanks!

Whenever you're ready.

02-03-2013, 04:48 PM	#48 (permalink)
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esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	thats the only a pillar pod I'd ever consider running, great work. GaleForce and Felix 808 like this. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Great work. So I'm thinking the bezel came with the guage right? Also, what did you use to texture match? __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-03-2013, 08:37 PM	#55 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Got it. So the texture match is trade secret? Like I said earlier, great work. Detailed work takes time. Guys at the dealership go nuts when they see something like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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02-03-2013, 05:12 PM	#49 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Very nice work! Great idea on the low profile location out of the way of the hidden side curtain air bags. What does it look like from outside the car though the windshield? Can you see back of the gauge, or is it covered? If you aren't planning to sell these, then we need one of the forum vendors to hop on this.

02-04-2013, 07:15 PM	#57 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Offtopic but would you be able to make a cover plate for the factory navi dash kit? Since the factory cones with a keypad so the factory dash kit will have a hole at the bottom. If you can make those, people can have them wrap in cf or leather for the factory look

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