hey fanman- that looks hawt. I'm gonna need an A-pillar pod eventually for nitrous press and a few others gauges

 

yea that looks real nice. any links for the apillars?

ive heard ppl dont go the apillar route due to getting pulled over for racecar look.

 

I didn't know a person could get pulled over for looking like a race car.

Don't some cars come stock with them in the a-pillar?

 

yea there was a thread about it happening to ppl in CA

 

actually scratch that, it was in a C&D mag article a few months back

 

^^ makes sense in cali though.

 

This has nothing to do with the A-Pillar gauge pod, but I love these gauges. Wish I had them in the 8.

 

those look too busy for me!

If a cop pulled me over for having gauges in my A-pillar I would laugh. It isn't against the law to "look like a race car", at least not in AZ. Cali is stupid and has some pretty dumb laws reguarding motor vehicles. I remember the Pontiac Grand Prix of a few years ago that was factory s-charged had two gauges in the a-pillar (boost and oil temp) from the factory.

They only way I see them saying it's illegal is if it obstructs your view thru the windsheild.

Dave

 

I think he just means they were getting hassled by the cops. I like the a-pillar look too but its not very stealthy. I reallly dig those prosport guages. Why would one need a controller for guages?

 

Defi and Autometer Nexus gauges require a controller (modual box) for their controllers

 

Having a controller may give more functionality or ease of programming.

 

I had it for my gauges when I was turboed. At first I tried to glue it in place but under the sun it came off. Then I tried to use glue & double sided tape, and it still came off. Finally, we just used a small screw at the top, then it stayed on just fine. Though it's no longer on my car anymore. It comes as a set. One for the left side (with two gauge slots), and a right (just a carbon fiber applique that goes on the A Pillar.

I never had a problem with the gauge pod, and I live in Glendale, arguably one of the strictest (read = uptight) cities in L.A.

 

What do you guys think about the Swoosh series gauges?
There is an ebay store that recently started up that is selling them. I like the prices, $69.99+$11.00 S&H.

Has some good features:
* High precision 360° stepper motor
* Full series high-precision sensor
* Peak value record and auto replay function
* Built-in alert / dial flashing function
* ON/OFF self-sweeping inspection function
* Abnormality self-detection and warning function
* Bright and long life LED Light Source
* Nighttime brightness auto attenuate function
* Self-illumination/High Contrast/Optical Panel Lighting design
* Black/Heat Resistant/Anti-UV optical Mask design
* Come with Sunshade gauge hat
* Max. panel (68mm) / Gauge Tube (60mm)
* Super thin cylinder (33mm) design
* External connection large size warning Indicator, SW - SG01, $US 25.00 (optional)


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60mm-...7557QQtcZphoto

 

hey those look pretty nice!