Lotek Gauge Pod
03-11-2007, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by howardteets
Well here's what I got.
Came with a template to cut out the OEM piece. I paid the extra $, and got the adhesive and the spring clamps. The spring clamps are used to hold the pod in place while the adhesive is curing.
The texture isn't a perfect match to the OEM piece, but it's close enough. I took a pic of it in my car. I just held it in place since it won't fit flush until the OEM panel is cut. It was kind of dark in the garage so I don't think you will be able to tell the difference in the texture.
The last 2 pics are with the Prosport gauges I picked up near Christmas time. Someone mentioned them before in this thread. Finally I can get these in my car and just in time for spring. I think I mentioned before that a friend of mine put these same ones in his Viggen and loves them.
Came with a template to cut out the OEM piece. I paid the extra $, and got the adhesive and the spring clamps. The spring clamps are used to hold the pod in place while the adhesive is curing.
The texture isn't a perfect match to the OEM piece, but it's close enough. I took a pic of it in my car. I just held it in place since it won't fit flush until the OEM panel is cut. It was kind of dark in the garage so I don't think you will be able to tell the difference in the texture.
The last 2 pics are with the Prosport gauges I picked up near Christmas time. Someone mentioned them before in this thread. Finally I can get these in my car and just in time for spring. I think I mentioned before that a friend of mine put these same ones in his Viggen and loves them.
03-11-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
60mm?
They came in the set of 3. Boost/Vacumm, Oil Press & Oil Temp. The price was a little cheaper when I bought them in December but the price is still killer if you ask me.
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Freakin awesome. Is that Satin black or unpainted?
03-11-2007, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
can we confirm that the pod fits a 60mm?
This particular pod can't be modified to fit 60mm gauges. Unfortunately if you want to use the 60mm I think you're looking for another solution.
03-11-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by howardteets
I don't think you can. There's not enough room to take out the 4mm you would need all the way around. The smallest clearance to the walls of the pod from the gauges is about 2mm maybe even 1mm.
This particular pod can't be modified to fit 60mm gauges. Unfortunately if you want to use the 60mm I think you're looking for another solution.
This particular pod can't be modified to fit 60mm gauges. Unfortunately if you want to use the 60mm I think you're looking for another solution.
03-11-2007, 10:30 PM
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Just installed this in the dash piece, but screwed up a little. The pod was a little lighter than the dash so I painted it blacker...now it's too dark. Gonna paint the dash piece now to match. Damn.
I'll post pics in an hour or so.
I'll post pics in an hour or so.
03-12-2007, 02:18 AM
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Done painting. Now the back of the dash panel matches the pod, but the front is a little too dark. Ohh well. Looks fine...no more painting! Should've left it alone.
(I hope I inserted the pictures correctly??)
(I hope I inserted the pictures correctly??)
03-12-2007, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
****. I have had a set of Defi BF's for close to 2 years now waiting for someone to put out a pod that will fit them that doesnt look like ***. is that so much to ask?
They're 60mm gauges that have a stepped case so they fit in 52mm pods. Of course this doesn't help if you already have the gauges.....
Well I for one am confusulled about this! Lyle just confirmed shipment of my "prototype" and I will have it Monday or Tuesday. It is this exact same pod, made by Lotek.
Oh well, doesn't matter to me too much; I'm not making any $$ off of it, just wanted to be sure you guys were getting the same pod I was talkin about!
Dave
03-12-2007, 05:34 AM
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does any one have any intrest in a-pillar ones?...
i made be making them.....
cuz after seeing this one..it's probly the cheapest good looking one out there...but i just want a a-pillar rather then on my dash and having to cut and all myself...
who want a-pilllarrr?
i made be making them.....
cuz after seeing this one..it's probly the cheapest good looking one out there...but i just want a a-pillar rather then on my dash and having to cut and all myself...
who want a-pilllarrr?
03-12-2007, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TurboEight
does any one have any intrest in a-pillar ones?...
i made be making them.....
cuz after seeing this one..it's probly the cheapest good looking one out there...but i just want a a-pillar rather then on my dash and having to cut and all myself...
who want a-pilllarrr?
i made be making them.....
cuz after seeing this one..it's probly the cheapest good looking one out there...but i just want a a-pillar rather then on my dash and having to cut and all myself...
who want a-pilllarrr?
You probably won't get to many who are interested. I wouldn't want projectiles sitting on top of my airbags.
03-12-2007, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stgen8
You probably won't get to many who are interested. I wouldn't want projectiles sitting on top of my airbags.
and if it looks good, and the price is right, I might be interested in an a pillar pod. I am still not sold on the Lotek pod, and not really sold on any of the others out there.
03-12-2007, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
goto here: http://www.prosportgauges.com/prospo..._mm_series.htm
They're 60mm gauges that have a stepped case so they fit in 52mm pods. Of course this doesn't help if you already have the gauges.....
Well I for one am confusulled about this! Lyle just confirmed shipment of my "prototype" and I will have it Monday or Tuesday. It is this exact same pod, made by Lotek.
Oh well, doesn't matter to me too much; I'm not making any $$ off of it, just wanted to be sure you guys were getting the same pod I was talkin about!
Dave
They're 60mm gauges that have a stepped case so they fit in 52mm pods. Of course this doesn't help if you already have the gauges.....
Well I for one am confusulled about this! Lyle just confirmed shipment of my "prototype" and I will have it Monday or Tuesday. It is this exact same pod, made by Lotek.
Oh well, doesn't matter to me too much; I'm not making any $$ off of it, just wanted to be sure you guys were getting the same pod I was talkin about!
Dave
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03-12-2007, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RA-Eight
Dave - Do you have these yet? I know it comes in Red, but I wonder how well it matches our interior.
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"we don't need no stink'in controllers"...lolso yea...i will be getting those and a a-pillar done up very soon....gonna show you how it looks like then....with pics...witha fresh thread yyou guyz can decide...and the comment about no intrest...cause of airbag.....like he said....its been disscussed.....
03-13-2007, 07:16 AM
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As peps are putting options out here, I've found one that maybe interesting. It's a 1DIN pod thats a complete dash piece replacement, not an overly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...spagenameZWD1V
Then use a 1DIN 3 guage plate like this, for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DIN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
I've seen different ones with different designs, just google it. Not sure but this may also fit 60mm guages as well.
What I like about particular piece is the finish. It looks much more like the OEM rather than the kind of moulded plastic look. Plus it's a complete replacement of course. If you click the 4th pic down in the ebay listing for the pod, it gives a nice cloeup of the finish which looks very close to OEM I think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...spagenameZWD1V
Then use a 1DIN 3 guage plate like this, for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DIN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
I've seen different ones with different designs, just google it. Not sure but this may also fit 60mm guages as well.
What I like about particular piece is the finish. It looks much more like the OEM rather than the kind of moulded plastic look. Plus it's a complete replacement of course. If you click the 4th pic down in the ebay listing for the pod, it gives a nice cloeup of the finish which looks very close to OEM I think.
03-13-2007, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
As peps are putting options out here, I've found one that maybe interesting. It's a 1DIN pod thats a complete dash piece replacement, not an overly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...spagenameZWD1V
Then use a 1DIN 3 guage plate like this, for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DIN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
I've seen different ones with different designs, just google it. Not sure but this may also fit 60mm guages as well.
What I like about particular piece is the finish. It looks much more like the OEM rather than the kind of moulded plastic look. Plus it's a complete replacement of course. If you click the 4th pic down in the ebay listing for the pod, it gives a nice cloeup of the finish which looks very close to OEM I think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...spagenameZWD1V
Then use a 1DIN 3 guage plate like this, for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DIN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
I've seen different ones with different designs, just google it. Not sure but this may also fit 60mm guages as well.
What I like about particular piece is the finish. It looks much more like the OEM rather than the kind of moulded plastic look. Plus it's a complete replacement of course. If you click the 4th pic down in the ebay listing for the pod, it gives a nice cloeup of the finish which looks very close to OEM I think.
good research
03-13-2007, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by VarneyMazda
spin9k the speedline replacement sould take this gauge pod easily one would think right?
good research
good research
03-13-2007, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by L8APEX
it has been discussed more than once, a-pillar pods are not interfering with the side airbag.
and if it looks good, and the price is right, I might be interested in an a pillar pod. I am still not sold on the Lotek pod, and not really sold on any of the others out there.
and if it looks good, and the price is right, I might be interested in an a pillar pod. I am still not sold on the Lotek pod, and not really sold on any of the others out there.
Never said they interfer with the bag itself...only making reference to them being launched when it goes off. If you have seen as many vehicles as I have with deployed airbags you would know what I'm talking about.
03-13-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
Not sure what you are asking. The 52mm or those conversion tapered 60mm mentioned above will fit in this with the 1din 3 guage cutout.
03-13-2007, 12:39 PM
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ok peps I finally got this in the mail and I must say for less than $60 this pod I freakin sweet! It matches the dash near perfectly! I took a few close-up pics so you can tell, there is almost no difference whatsoever in the pattern on color.
This is a very nice pod and the gauges are angled perfectly at you. It does require some minor cutting (to get the gauges to lay flush in the panel) but fitment looks spot-on and I have no worries. It even includes a template and instruction and silicone adhessive and spring clamps to get the job done right. It looks like a factory option- really!
Here's a shot of the entire pod:
Here's a close-up pic of the qualitly:
AS you can see, it matches it 99% perfectly. You really have to examine it to tell any differences. The pod runs the whole width of the top panel and even has a little lip to end right at the radio screen. So it's like replacing the whole panel, because the only line from this pod will be at the back towards the windsheild, which you can't even see.
I checked out the ProSport gauges but I'm still not sure.....Their premium series gauges that have programable peak/warnings that buzz and flash at a preset limit look really nice, and they have a stepper swiss motor movement, and are around $250 shipped for all 3 (water temp, oil temp, oil press) including all hardware, daisy-chain wiring (no controller), and senders. Then I need the RB oil temp/press and water temp adaptors for nearly $100.
I let someone borrow my Dremel so I need to pay them a visit so I can get it back so I can cut my dash and get this thing installed!
Dave
This is a very nice pod and the gauges are angled perfectly at you. It does require some minor cutting (to get the gauges to lay flush in the panel) but fitment looks spot-on and I have no worries. It even includes a template and instruction and silicone adhessive and spring clamps to get the job done right. It looks like a factory option- really!
Here's a shot of the entire pod:
Here's a close-up pic of the qualitly:
AS you can see, it matches it 99% perfectly. You really have to examine it to tell any differences. The pod runs the whole width of the top panel and even has a little lip to end right at the radio screen. So it's like replacing the whole panel, because the only line from this pod will be at the back towards the windsheild, which you can't even see.
I checked out the ProSport gauges but I'm still not sure.....Their premium series gauges that have programable peak/warnings that buzz and flash at a preset limit look really nice, and they have a stepper swiss motor movement, and are around $250 shipped for all 3 (water temp, oil temp, oil press) including all hardware, daisy-chain wiring (no controller), and senders. Then I need the RB oil temp/press and water temp adaptors for nearly $100.
I let someone borrow my Dremel so I need to pay them a visit so I can get it back so I can cut my dash and get this thing installed!
Dave
