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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Feeler about custom gauge pod?

I am thinking about contacting Lotek and checking on if they can make something close to the Knight Sports gauge pod for our cars. Just reading from their site this would require a minimum of 20 pods ranging from $40-$60 in price.

I would be willing to send the hood for my cluster to help this, just wondering how many would be interested.

Below is the Knight Sports pod.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Vasichko
I am thinking about contacting Lotek and checking on if they can make something close to the Knight Sports gauge pod for our cars. Just reading from their site this would require a minimum of 20 pods ranging from $40-$60 in price.

I would be willing to send the hood for my cluster to help this, just wondering how many would be interested.

Below is the Knight Sports pod.
I think that I would be interested if they offered a 52 mm pod only.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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It just stands out way too much.. IMO
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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Well there really are no other options aside from a-pillar or just straight up mounting it on the steering column.

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It just stands out way too much.. IMO
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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for that price, i'd be willing to buy a set.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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I am down to buy a set but those gauges are 60mm Defi gauges how about a set with the one's that sit on the left side and the one to place 3 on top of the dash in the center I just want my gauges to match that's all or maybe I just love the way they look. but I will buy if there only 60mm

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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52mm. I don't need large print books or gauges :P
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Vasichko
Well there really are no other options aside from a-pillar or just straight up mounting it on the steering column.
That you are right, and therefore I might just have to go with the A-Pillar.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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The gauges are not going to come with it, just the pod. Hmm, maybe we have some disagreement regarding 52mm or 60mm.



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I am down to buy a set but those gauges are 60mm Defi gauges how about a set with the one's that sit on the left side and the one to place 3 on top of the dash in the center I just want my gauges to match that's all or maybe I just love the way they look. but I will buy if there only 60mm
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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i'd be interested, i'm open to 52 or 60 (to me it's not a huge difference... 8mm? come on)
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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8mm matters more than you think, when one already has gauges in 52 mm size
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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fair enough
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Yea 8mm is a difference but i still like to put those nice Defi gauges in it that match the gauge cluster
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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I was the one who first got Lotek to make the top-dash gauge pod. I doubt they will make they will make two different pods for the 8, unless you can provide them with a list of 20 or more people who will garranteed buy one.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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yea i highly doubt it to i just didnt wana pay about $275 for the knights sports gauge pod
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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I'd like a 60mm one, since all the mad tyte JDM gauges are 60mm But I'd also be up for a 52mm one, a little more lowkey.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I'd go in on a 2*52mm A-Pillar setup. I'd like a direct "color/texture" matched replacement rather than a stick on too. Lotek did a fine job with the NavLo Pod Cluster.
If they could not color match they could make a set so it looks more factory.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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52 mm sounds good to me...
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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I'd be in....I already have the dash pod.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by vIce^gRip
I'd go in on a 2*52mm A-Pillar setup. I'd like a direct "color/texture" matched replacement rather than a stick on too. Lotek did a fine job with the NavLo Pod Cluster.
If they could not color match they could make a set so it looks more factory.
it is being worked on..


but it is going to be 3.

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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it is being worked on..


but it is going to be 3.

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Geesh... That'll mean I will have a total of 9 gauges outside of the factory cluster! I will be driving a space shuttle rather than an 8!
Lets see.
1. Boost / Vacuum
2. Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio
3. Fuel Pressure
4. Oil Pressure
5. Oil Temperature
6. Water Temperature
7. Exhaust Gas Temperature
8. Voltmeter
9. Transmission Oil Temperature or Nitrous Pressure
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by vIce^gRip
Geesh... That'll mean I will have a total of 9 gauges outside of the factory cluster! I will be driving a space shuttle rather than an 8!
Lets see.
1. Boost / Vacuum
2. Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio
3. Fuel Pressure
4. Oil Pressure
5. Oil Temperature
6. Water Temperature
7. Exhaust Gas Temperature
8. Voltmeter
9. Transmission Oil Temperature or Nitrous Pressure
you could also add:

barometric pressure, ambient temp (C and F of course), current elevation, directional windspeed, horizontal g force, tire pressure, cabin pressure, mpg, and many more. don't give up now!
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MrSuicideDoor
you could also add:

barometric pressure, ambient temp (C and F of course), current elevation, directional windspeed, horizontal g force, tire pressure, cabin pressure, mpg, and many more. don't give up now!
Right on point with my thinking! I'll have to get a pilots license to drive my car! With so damn many gauges, I will surly be in an accident looking at everything else BUT the road! HA!
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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gauges.

to do.

boost
afr
oil temp.

scanaliser does the rest..

beers
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