Woohoo!

Will this be motorized or manual (if manual, one of those spring loaded open?) ?

Will this cost $1,000 or more like under $500 (just a ballpark figure)?

Can't wait to see it.

BTW... that gauge pod is the hottest one I've seen yet!

 

Any chances on a design that doesn't include the original screen housing?

 

Manual ... and not spring-loaded ... just adds complexity and cost.


Well under $500 is the plan.

I can't wait either ... and thanks for the comments on the pod.

 

I presume you mean a custom housing for a specific model of screen. I think there would need to be significant interest in a specific screen to justify the development. Getting that kind of consensus would be difficult for starters. Then there is the cost of assembling, void of screen warranty, etc. ... too much hassle and too costly in my opinion. Beside ... most folks "I think" want the flexibility to use different models and ability to get the unit serviced if necessary.

I'm just trying to provide folks a low-cost housing that will hold a screen and hide it when not in use all the while making it "look" OEM for the most part.

 

I'm really curious how will you do the opening mechanism and keeping it open without rattling and vibrating. Spring-loaded (and dampened) would make sense to me but I see how it would increase the complexity.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see

 

what about the navi guys
dennis help me out

 

just a hint,

this guy is the real deal.... it will happen when it happens, and it will be right...

not like the other posts saying fixin to get ready...

beers

 

your gauge pod looks great.. i wasnt aware of these new gauges from autometer.. i wish they made an AFR gauge in that style.

 

No need for hints... I know that.
I already have two of his products and couldn't be happier with them.

 

sorry,
forgot you were an advanced user...

havent seen you around lately..

beers

 

Understandable. I just thought that the ability to use open frame LCD panels would also be good. mp3car.com store is supposedly working on getting a transflective screen. Word is that it'll be open frame and run something like $600... but from the pics and comments... it is very daytime readable. You can find more in it here... http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=77276

 

Derwankel, anychance you will be able to 'retool' and make a guage pod that faces the other way for us Aussies? I'd be interested if one could be made.

 

Hey derwankel, are those gauge pods/cups purchased or made from scratch. I'm looking for a gauge pod similar to, if not exactly like those.

Thanks,
Kevin

 

That looks awesome, I'd really be up for getting one of those since I'm planning to go FI once PR gets their supercharger out.

 

This is just what i was lookin for!

 

Has anyone done the reseach and found who has the best prices on the Nexus gauges?
When he is finished with the pod maybe a group buy on the gauges!

 

Custom made ... working on the molds now ...won't be too much longer.

 

Glad you like it.

 

I have spoken with AutoMeter (infact they supplied guages for the prototype development) ... they have put me in touch with a major vendor of theirs and a group buy offering is a distinct possibility.

 

^ Thats Great! Do you have a price estimate for your pod yet ?

 

too bad no 60mm. I would buy one if they fit a 60

 

This is a cool site, showing all the capabilities of the Nexus series:
http://hp.autometer.com/products/nexus/index.html

 

Well ... we don't discuss such things here. We only discuss design and features

Suffice it to say it will be very reasonble.

 

Yes ... having worked with them on this design, I am impressed with the features and quality.

 

The 60s just do not lend themselves well to the individual angled pods ... there are others out there offering solutions for the 60s.