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mike951
17-01-2011, 11:55 PM
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Beastlee
18-01-2011, 08:19 AM
I'm liking that! Did you make it or can they be bought from the net?

mike951
18-01-2011, 10:24 PM
do you like this.
that is my and my friend project, and i think i can arrange group buy for club members.

foxdie
18-01-2011, 10:27 PM
I'd be very interested in buying if it came in the stock grey colour that the Mitsi pillar cover comes in!

Beastlee
18-01-2011, 10:32 PM
I too would be interested, in stock colour or black.

Atik
18-01-2011, 10:37 PM
I'd be interested in a twin holder, as opposed to a triple.

Owen87
18-01-2011, 10:39 PM
Id be interested, my current boost gauge needs to be replaced.

VR4 MAD
19-01-2011, 12:16 AM
But importantly, what size gauges does it take.................???

Looks to be 52mm Dia. gauges I'd guess from the photos. Any chance for one to take the bigger 60mm Dia. gauges?

/toycar

taupodrifta
19-01-2011, 02:15 AM
i would defiantely been keen on one if you made them

c0xxy
19-01-2011, 02:19 AM
i would be keen too!

Colin Wiltshire
19-01-2011, 04:55 PM
I want one in black, sounds like a fair bit of interest already. Better than my bodged one on there at the moment

VR4Kaos
19-01-2011, 04:57 PM
I'd be tempted too

Owen87
19-01-2011, 05:20 PM
Mike, if there is say 10 people that want them, which looks possible, what sort of price would we be looking at?

swinks
19-01-2011, 05:28 PM
I spoke with Mike on Saturday. Pillar would come painted in primer base. His pictures shows only prototype, final product will look much better. For now, only 3 gauge option. Holes are to fit 52mm dia gauges.
And those who are coming to DD Day to Guildford will have a chance to see it in real.

Colin Wiltshire
19-01-2011, 06:37 PM
:And those who are coming to DD Day to Guildford will have a chance to see it in real.[/QUOTE]

And the first one to get it out of the car and take it home:D

Owen87
19-01-2011, 10:29 PM
Now now colin!!

sy666
20-01-2011, 02:55 PM
Price dependant I'll be up for one!

mike951
22-01-2011, 09:29 AM
Hi guys, last few days I've been very busy at work, but I contacted the manufacturer.
And
1. Pillar coming with primer finish
2. Universal fiting for 52 and 60 dia
3. We need 20 people.
4. Price will be £38 + posting

swinks
22-01-2011, 11:14 AM
Do a new thread: "Group buy - Tripod gauge pillar" with pictures, explanation of price, size, colour, minimum order, etc.

The Vee
22-01-2011, 12:11 PM
Been half heartedly looking on ebay at these, but would have to modify etc. So yes I'd be interested in these. Just one thing, do they restrict your vision such as when coming onto roundabouts or do they just sit in the same line as the pillar?

Colin Wiltshire
22-01-2011, 02:22 PM
Just one thing, do they restrict your vision such as when coming onto roundabouts or do they just sit in the same line as the pillar?[/QUOTE]

I have a bodged one on mine, no or very little sight restriction, only prob I find is I hit it getting in and out sometimes,
I definitly have one of these.

foxdie
22-01-2011, 04:00 PM
Mike, as everyone is saying, start a new group buy thread and you can count me in :)

Ps. does anyone know how I can replicate the look of the stock pillar fascia?

Owen87
22-01-2011, 04:13 PM
If this is going to be a group buy, does anybody have any recommendations of what gauges to put in ie brand names. Ive heard some stories about the cheap ebay 1s so dont want to go down that route!

The Vee
22-01-2011, 05:29 PM
Have a look at the gauges from Rspec. Good value & UK supplier

foxdie
22-01-2011, 07:42 PM
Have a look at the gauges from Rspec. Good value & UK supplier

Seconded! I got a set of Peak Warn Stepper Motor Series gauges (52mm), you can see an example of one flashing a warning in my signature, they're very high quality gauges and you can daisy-chain power supply to them easily :)

mike951
22-01-2011, 08:14 PM
Where open tread with group buy?

foxdie
22-01-2011, 08:47 PM
I'd recommend the UK Parts For Sale/Wanted (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?192-UK-Parts-for-Sale-Wanted) forum

swinks
22-01-2011, 09:50 PM
Just one thing, do they restrict your vision such as when coming onto roundabouts or do they just sit in the same line as the pillar?
Yes Andy, they will restrict a little bit your 2 o'clock vision, but once you got familiar with this issue your behavior will adopt with time.

swinks
22-01-2011, 09:59 PM
Ps. does anyone know how I can replicate the look of the stock pillar fascia?

So called "Plastic texture" paint as a base, i.e.:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLASTIC-BUMPER-DASH-BODY-AEROSOL-TEXTURED-TEXTURE-PAINT-/370334037195?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item5639a0f4cb
And then use a "Ford Polar Gray" as colour very close to original.

Owen87
23-01-2011, 02:52 PM
Cheers lads ill have a look for them!

Anybody thinking of ordering the 60mm pillar gauges?

Colin Wiltshire
23-01-2011, 04:46 PM
Anybody thinking of ordering the 60mm pillar gauges?[/QUOTE]

No, will be 52mm for me

Beastlee
23-01-2011, 05:28 PM
52mm for me, not sure how they can be 52/60 universal, do you need a spacer on a 52?

VR4 MAD
25-01-2011, 03:24 AM
Just a word of caution with regard to the restriction of vision caused by these............... :huh2: I always planned to install a triple 60mm gauge pod, but recently drove a VR4 with a GReddy gauge pod installed.................. just how much it restricted the view was a shock and very disappointing.................. :thumbsdow

I have now gone off the idea of these somewhat. I would strongly suggest anyone thinking of one of these, to go out of your way to test drive someones car with an 'A' pillar pod installed so you can make up your own mind if this vision restriction will be a problem for you or not................ /wall Yes, you can "adapt" to it but it does make for a very large blind spot so I suggest you first "try before you buy".

Just my 2 cents worth from what I found.


Yes Andy, they will restrict a little bit your 2 o'clock vision, but once you got familiar with this issue your behaviour will adopt with time.

dickytim
26-01-2011, 10:35 PM
Just a word of caution with regard to the restriction of vision caused by these............... :huh2: I always planned to install a triple 60mm gauge pod, but recently drove a VR4 with a GReddy gauge pod installed.................. just how much it restricted the view was a shock and very disappointing.................. :thumbsdow

I have now gone off the idea of these somewhat. I would strongly suggest anyone thinking of one of these, to go out of your way to test drive someones car with an 'A' pillar pod installed so you can make up your own mind if this vision restriction will be a problem for you or not................ /wall Yes, you can "adapt" to it but it does make for a very large blind spot so I suggest you first "try before you buy".

Just my 2 cents worth from what I found.

These will also be illegal in NZ as the guage sits past the steering wheel. I attempted to make my own a fewq years ago, but my skills with bog are.... well.... crap, it would have come out OK but I lost intrest. As far as the vision issues, if you mounted them as low as possible (not as far up the pillar) I would imagine this would be a better option. Greddy do have these for the VR4 but there may be issues fitting non-trust guages into them.

VR4 MAD
27-01-2011, 01:52 AM
Interesting Richard as I've heard the same "illegal" statement before but I see cars running around with gauge pods all the time ............. and the car I refer to has a warrent/got warrants with the triple gauge pod fitted............ I've since removed them as they were very 'in your face' and just not in an easy to read location.......... too close to your face to be able to quickly glance at and see what was what on the gauges and thus making you look away from the road for too long. Gauges need to be more in your line of sight and not requiring a long look away from the road, in my opinion.


These will also be illegal in NZ as the guage sits past the steering wheel................................. As far as the vision issues, if you mounted them as low as possible (not as far up the pillar) I would imagine this would be a better option.

dickytim
27-01-2011, 02:26 AM
it is to do with the impact standards that anything forward of the steering wheel has potential to cause injury if hit.

Like anything you can get a warrant if the inspector doesn't know, how many people have uncertified brembo's on thier VR4 that don't get questioned?

At the end of the day you might get away with it but if you have an accident say good bye to being insured.

mike951
03-02-2011, 07:35 PM
anyone from NZ have a carbon bonnet?

Colin Wiltshire
15-07-2011, 04:53 PM
Any one still going to make one of these? Thinking about trying myself, but I'm rubbish at fabricating things.

Oggie
16-07-2011, 01:29 AM
anyone from NZ have a carbon bonnet?

o/ me does

UKPonchoMan
17-07-2011, 05:30 PM
Count me in.... how you can drive a turbo car WITHOUT a boost gauge is beyond me :)

h31met
24-07-2011, 05:21 PM
has there been any movment on this. Is there a group buy going on etc cheers.

mike951
24-07-2011, 05:33 PM
Today i decide mąkę pillar myself for this time i copy pillar what is in pictures if anyone want 3 pod pillar for 52mm let me know.
Michal

The Vee
24-07-2011, 05:37 PM
Mike, I thought this was dead by now, sorry, gone other route now.

mike951
24-07-2011, 05:54 PM
I promised they will be done, so I'll do them myself if anyone is still interested?

UKPonchoMan
25-07-2011, 08:39 PM
Absolutely!

Colin Wiltshire
26-07-2011, 04:18 PM
oh yes, still after 1. 52mm for 3 gauges please

Colin Wiltshire
02-09-2011, 07:03 PM
I promised they will be done, so I'll do them myself if anyone is still interested?

Are these still being made? Only heard nothing for a while again now

Colin Wiltshire
04-09-2011, 10:39 AM
any news?

jiBYo
14-09-2017, 11:38 PM
Damn, I know that I am 6 years late, but can these still be bought?