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VR4Kaos
11-06-2010, 11:14 AM
bout 2 pillor pods and neither one fits say universal but they ain vr4sal which one is it that fit? dose this evo one fit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MITSUBISHI-EVO-CARBON-FIBRE-TRIPLE-A-PILLAR-GAUGE-POD-/220555599873?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335a236001
White Lightning
11-06-2010, 11:20 AM
You cannot get one that's an exact fit mate ... they all need some kind of fettling to fit nicely.
VR4Kaos
11-06-2010, 11:32 AM
what like cut me pillor up and sh!t
White Lightning
11-06-2010, 11:33 AM
what like cut me pillor up and sh!t

No, dremel down the shape of the ends on the pillar pod so that it fits better ...
VR4Kaos
11-06-2010, 11:35 AM
hahaha i see nice one lets play lol
taupodrifta
11-06-2010, 11:36 AM
dont greddy do a direct fit for legnums?
VR4Kaos
11-06-2010, 01:25 PM
ok ive shaved loads off got it fitting nicely on door seal side but as you look in from the window you can see inside the pillor pod exposing the wiresand back vof gauges how do i seal this side up ?
VR4Kaos
11-06-2010, 04:30 PM
^^also^^ how do i stick it to the pillor post ?
VR4Kaos
11-06-2010, 07:52 PM
one down one to go
2nd one is a much nicer fit shavbed it up nicely but still aint got a clue how it fits to the post does the gauges hold it to it ?
oldgit9
12-06-2010, 12:11 PM
i used a flex bumper repair paste on mine. it's taken me a few attempts of applying, sanding, reapplying and further sanding to get it to look right. but it looks nice and smooth now. i'll try and take some close up pics of the blending for you to see what it looks like.
oldgit9
12-06-2010, 12:40 PM
since applying and blending the paste, i've applied three cotes of "plastic texture" (which is black) to give the paste some texture and four cotes of "Ford Polar Gray" (which is the closest match i could find in jokefords).

here are some of the close up pics that i have taken. i have got some more pics going through the process of cutting the pods, sticking it to the pillar, after sanding and during painting.
andyleaves
11-07-2010, 04:43 PM
I have the exact same prob...
Karl did you get the EBAY one above?
Oldgit9? (Really your only 3 month on from me... I aint old) Which Pods have you got there...
oldgit9
11-07-2010, 05:04 PM
Oldgit9? (Really your only 3 month on from me... I aint old) Which Pods have you got there...
it was a nickname that i was given years ago from the guys at work...lol

i've got a boost gauge at the top and an oil pressure gauge on the bottom. both reading in psi. ive been meaning to take some pics with them installed. but i keep on forgetting. i'll pull my finger out one day and get them taken and uploaded.
VR4Kaos
11-07-2010, 05:20 PM
i did mate but a got the dremal out to it and got it fitting quite nicely then kev steelie used cable ties around the gauge fram and pillor to atach ive since siliconed either side for a more secure steth fit will post pic if you like
andyleaves
11-07-2010, 08:35 PM
Yes please Karl
oldgit9
11-07-2010, 08:47 PM
Oldgit9? (Really your only 3 month on from me... I aint old) Which Pods have you got there...
im sorry andy, but i miss read your post...it's been a bit hectic around here today...

im not sure what the name of the pods are. but i bought them off "white lightning" on here ages ago. they are the twin pillar pod style. i then cut them to fit the pillar pod (not like in the guide below) and used bumper filler to blend it to the pillar.

i used the"Nathan Hilton's Gauge Pod Tutorial Site (http://www.customgaugepod.com/blog/?p=32)!" as a rough guide. some of the guide was very useful. and others were just "common dog"