Does anyone know where I can find a 2 guage pod pillar? For the side windshield part you know what I mean? I can;t find one anywhere.....is there something that will fit there thats not specifically made for the rx8? I have the dash pod from gaugepods.com but they don't make one for the side pillar....


Thanks

Nobody? I know I've seen a pic somehwere of someone haveing it

im looking for same

im looking for same

I found these from Carbontrix. Don't know if anybody has them yet?

http://www.carbontrix.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_14

Not for $250.00 and not carbon fiber.

249 ha thats a joke

My friend good luck on your search I have looked for a long time with no luck the only one I have found it that carbon fiber one I wish it had space for 3
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So you want to remove an airbag and replace it with a turbo timer and oil pressure gauge? Better off with some of the other gauge pod positions IMHO.

So you want to remove an airbag and replace it with a turbo timer and oil pressure gauge? Better off with some of the other gauge pod positions IMHO.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think from photos I've seen, the airbag is a curtain type located along the headliner above the door, not behind the plastic cover of the A-pillar. This would make sense as any airbag in the actual pillar that would go off from a front three-quarter hit would be hidden behind the steering wheel airbag I should think.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think from photos I've seen, the airbag is a curtain type located along the headliner above the door, not behind the plastic cover of the A-pillar. This would make sense as any airbag in the actual pillar that would go off from a front three-quarter hit would be hidden behind the steering wheel airbag I should think.

The A-pillar itself says SRS Airbag, and on the passenger side there is the entry handle to deal with in the headliner. The airbag is in the A-pillar, although I agree this seems to be in the wrong place for certain angles of crashes.

Or I should say it has to be in the A-pillar from looking at it, it couldn't be in the headliner do to location of other stuff.

Well...it couldn't be in the headliner because of the position of my head. I would no longer have to worry about a head injury from the crash, the airbag would have taken care of it. Also, there is an airbag in the rear pillar as well so they must have come up with something for it. But when you take yours off and it goes off by accident, let us know how it works. :P

Not that I would use it...but it would be nice if someone developed a carbon fiber insert for the ash tray hole for two or three gauges. Just so it is made easier on everyone that wants gauges.

There is the Racing Beat ashtray kit, but not in carbon fiber.

See...I have no use for it so I haven't looked. Too busy looking for a way around ordering a Corksport kit.

AFAK, there are no airbags on the A pillar... I know it that has the airbag symbol/logo on it but it's actually located at the roof lining by the a pillar, not behind the a pillar interior piece.

Well...it couldn't be in the headliner because of the position of my head. I would no longer have to worry about a head injury from the crash, the airbag would have taken care of it. Also, there is an airbag in the rear pillar as well so they must have come up with something for it. But when you take yours off and it goes off by accident, let us know how it works. :P

Not that I would use it...but it would be nice if someone developed a carbon fiber insert for the ash tray hole for two or three gauges. Just so it is made easier on everyone that wants gauges.

Not that I have any interest in adding gauges of any sort to my car, but this site has some nice shots of where the deployed airbags are located and they certainly seem to be along the headliner above the doors, with what might be a tether or something leading to the A and C pillars (assuming we can call the rear doors the B pillars).

http://www.rx8.co.nz/Vehicle/technical.aspx

Scroll down a bit as the photos don't link to anything...

AFAK, there are no airbags on the A pillar... I know it that has the airbag symbol/logo on it but it's actually located at the roof lining by the a pillar, not behind the a pillar interior piece.

It just doesn't seem right (from looking at the headliner) that it should come from there. I'm not arguing, I agree, it just doesn't look right to me. :)

It just doesn't seem right (from looking at the headliner) that it should come from there. I'm not arguing, I agree, it just doesn't look right to me. :)

that's what I thought too at first but after seeing pics of the deployed SRS airbags, it all made sense to me.

so why doesnt a company make one by now? Lotek makes one fro every damn car on the planet. Why no a pillar love? Their the most common place for them i dont get it.

It just doesn't seem right (from looking at the headliner) that it should come from there. I'm not arguing, I agree, it just doesn't look right to me. :)

The reason the SRS logo is on the a-pillar is simple...it's within eyesight to let you know there is SRS equiptment in that general location. As far an a-pillar gauge pod...I've only seen a couple custom jobs. The RB ashtray pod is probably the best, for the price anyways.

A-Pillar does not have an airbag in it.

I like the lotec unit on the dash.

Try a search, I swear I have seen two or three pillar pods.

If we show enough interest couldnt we show lotek theirs a demand?

yes it does not have an airbag this has been discussed about 2 years ago.

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5631/p1092706zf7.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1879/dsc05099ps7.jpg

I say we get all the memebrs here to mass email gauge pods.com and show them we want an A pillar gauge holder. info@gaugepods.com is their email

i can make you a custom gauge pillar for 150 if you like ....pm me if anyone is interested...im working on a steering column pod for a member already and have made a custom dash pod for myself..im also currently working on somthing for the ashtray as well.

The a-pillar for the RX8 is considered a safety feature due to impact
protections in the car. We cannot make an a-pillar model due to
federal
regulations regarding modifying this feature.

hmm well from the look of the pics of the airbags deployed i dont think it would matter so much...am i wrong?

not that i can see legal BS if you ask me

thats what i was thinkin..if they wont make them then hmmmmm..i still will

The second picture of the air bag that's been deployed is mine, and I can assure you that the side pillars don't make any difference with the air bag being deployed.

yeah i work in the collision reapair business, i have had fist hand experiance with all the airbag modules in this car. As long and you guys dont sue me i will make your pods lol

I think, a lot more people would be interested if you could make a replica of the PTP gauge pod. I certainly would be interested! Here are a few pictures..

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62833&d=1131581182

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62834&d=1131581182

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62837&d=1131581311

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62838&d=1131581311

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62836&d=1131581311

i can make you a custom gauge pillar for 150 if you like ....pm me if anyone is interested...im working on a steering column pod for a member already and have made a custom dash pod for myself..im also currently working on somthing for the ashtray as well.

Got pics of the steering column pod? I have 2 gauges there right now, a real pod for that location would be great.

Air bags deployed

One more

here what i have done and have pics of in my car....everything is flat black for now but piano black is coming soon

and yes i could reproduce that wild lookig dash pod up there... just keep in mind when i do dash parts i need the original part to modify...im not making a glue on part, im making a custom modified part to fulfill your liking

http://www.cftype.com/carbon_fiber/?nav=estore&action=details&product_id=314
that looks like a pretty nice pillar setup, but only if you really like cf...personally i dont think itd match much inside the car.

ive seen those many times before...i can make the same design just not in the carbon...i dont care to even use carbon unless its somthin that needs to be strong as all hell. i can do either plastic or frp..

hey, pm me a rough estimate on what youd charge to make a 2 gauge pod on top of the steering column. i have an aftermarket wheel now and want to put any gauges in roughly one place and not clutter up the dash. please. hahah. i dont want to sound pushy.

Got pics of the steering column pod? I have 2 gauges there right now, a real pod for that location would be great.

+1

I have two gagues on my steering column too! A clean looking pod would be much better. :naughty:

I could make a column pod very similar to the dash pod i made for myself for two 2" gauges...i dont have any pics one one mainly because i havent done one yet. the person i was waiting on to do one for hasnt tried to contact me any further. if anyone wants to make the jump and get one done im waiting,.

how much would you charge for one? i may send my column down now. also, would the gauges be able to be swapped out for new ones or would they be perm molded in?

Im very interested in the steering wheel pods as well

im going tonight to do some playing around with my column just to be sure i can make this the way you guys want it to be..there is not alot of room to play with so its going to be a small challenge but im sure i can figure out somthing clean and simple...i will post up a concept pic tonight.

The PTP Gauge pod is sooooo sexy to bad I can't afford it. CMR I will be pming you shortly.

im going tonight to do some playing around with my column just to be sure i can make this the way you guys want it to be..there is not alot of room to play with so its going to be a small challenge but im sure i can figure out somthing clean and simple...i will post up a concept pic tonight.

Looking foreward to it! :)

i got the carbon fiber 2 gauge a piller pod =)


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t125/trancesimulator/IMAGE_00161.jpg

Thats the only pic im going to show for now =p

CMR333:
can you make somthing like this for LHD of course
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=5721

yeah i can make that...i would really like to see some better pics though

any news yet?

im sorry i havent been able to finish up my concepts for you guys to see yet, ive been busy with work and custom side projects for some members and trying to finish my swap. i will get somthing up here for you guys soon i promise.

ok..
its been a while
here's my custom gauge pod made by cmr333
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/9937/dscf2109or5.jpg

i like the auto exe pod:

http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/RX-8(SE)/MSE1600.jpg
http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/RX-8(SE)/mse1600-1.jpg
http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/RX-8(SE)/mse1600navi.jpg

perfect for those with nav and/or bose

Hey I like that one as well where can I get one of those?
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Hey I like that one as well where can I get one of those?
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if your talking about the auto exe one, mazmart is a dealer for them. they can get it for ~$300

i like the auto exe pod:

http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/RX-8(SE)/MSE1600.jpg
http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/RX-8(SE)/mse1600-1.jpg
http://www.autoexe.co.jp/english/car/RX-8(SE)/mse1600navi.jpg

perfect for those with nav and/or bose

Expect 10-15 days delivery on that Part

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=6&car=93&middlesmall=&maker=17&volkey=146-219-011-1

About US$270 plus postage, when the 10% Club discount is included we give you

Graham Ware
JapanpartsLLC
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