Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Printable Version

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Printable Version

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Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Mrs HollowPoint - 14-07-2021

I will put this here rather than in the 300ZX section since I think this problem is the same for any car.

We recently bought a triple pod a pillar from Zcentre and it seems to me that the Gauge pods are REALY OVERSIZED on the one you can buy. Another thing, is that I hate fiddling around with those stupid brackets on aftermarket gauges, and never have done. My cure for this is to put it in a hole that fits the gauge in the first place and secure it by some sound proofing felt. If you do this, theyre easier to put in and take out and they dont need to fit into a housing that it massively oversized.

I have decided to make my own, much tidier replacement triple pod A-pillar.

Here is how it is now...

Comparison shot:
[Image: APillar-25.jpg]

I have put a screen in the bottom which is to a rear bumper camera operated by a switch to turn it on and off. I got really annoyed that I couldnt see things coming up behind me on my last track day. This will be cured Smile

A few in the making pics lol

[Image: APillar-13.jpg]

I have a few more things I want to do to it before it's finished - such as decide where the screen switch is going, maybe make it wrap the a pillar a bit more to compensate for the thick covering not being on it, and make allowance for the screen to tilt back a teeny bit more.

Flocking could be a good finish, but it's undecided on the colour. I'll probably be painting it gunmetal faded to silver since I'll have the paint out for other mods in the meantime.

Will update when it's finished

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - el_bandido - 14-07-2021

that looks really smart.

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Sparkystav - 14-07-2021

I really do like that!

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Lexuspat - 15-07-2021

Like that alot what did u use for the mounts as they look pre made

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Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Mrs HollowPoint - 15-07-2021

Lexuspat Like that alot what did u use for the mounts as they look pre made

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mounts? The pod housings are just made out of fibregunk. I stripped down one of my spare a-pillars that Ive been hoarding, cut holes in it, and fibregunked the gauge pods in that I had made. The rest is just a little bodyfiller and patient sanding. I can show you how I made the pod housings more fully if you want.

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Mrs HollowPoint - 24-07-2021

[Image: apillarprimar.jpg]

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Mrs HollowPoint - 24-07-2021

All in the car now - a battery would be nice so can light it up now lol

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - reganlives - 25-07-2021

Amazing skills! The pods look really nice

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Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Sparkystav - 25-07-2021

Need pics of everything installed!

Custom A-Pillar Gauges - Mrs HollowPoint - 26-07-2021

Yes I know. New stereo in there hasnt been turned on for the first time either as everything still isnt together under the bonnet- its killing me!!