pod for one gauge by shifter
12-01-2006, 12:52 AM
#1
pod for one gauge by shifter does anyone know what im talking about? the little compartment in front of the shifter, is there any gauge pod made to fit in that space. i think i've seen it before and i'm not sure if it was custom made or not. i apologize if this post is confusing but its really late. thanks
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12-01-2006, 03:49 AM
#4
I have what you're talking about in my car:
No one sells it, you have to make it but it's REALLY easy...
You get a "switch plate" from the dealer... I used a convertible switch plate out of a Camaro because I used a convertible switch as well for my bottle opener... but you could use a Trans-Am switch plate which would have a traction control switch (which you could use for any momentary device). Either plate you buy you can get from a local dealer for $7-$11... The switch would be extra...
To make a hole in the plate all you have to do is use a 2 1/16" hole saw (it's a cordless drill attachment) to cut a hole for you gauge. You have to be VERY careful because there is JUST BARELY enough room for the gauge... File the hole so it is SLIGHTLY larger so it won't be too tight of a fit or it will eventually crack from stress (as mine has)...
No one sells it, you have to make it but it's REALLY easy...
You get a "switch plate" from the dealer... I used a convertible switch plate out of a Camaro because I used a convertible switch as well for my bottle opener... but you could use a Trans-Am switch plate which would have a traction control switch (which you could use for any momentary device). Either plate you buy you can get from a local dealer for $7-$11... The switch would be extra...
To make a hole in the plate all you have to do is use a 2 1/16" hole saw (it's a cordless drill attachment) to cut a hole for you gauge. You have to be VERY careful because there is JUST BARELY enough room for the gauge... File the hole so it is SLIGHTLY larger so it won't be too tight of a fit or it will eventually crack from stress (as mine has)...
12-01-2006, 03:30 PM
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I used a steel plate and cut the 2 1/16" hole. screwed an auto meter angle ring to it and installed it in the same location.
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12-01-2006, 03:43 PM
#7
Here's mine. I just used a piece of ABS plastic to make the gauge pod in front of the shifter. I had the main gauge pod in front of the steering wheel covered with black vynil. Both were fairly easy to make.
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12-01-2006, 04:52 PM
#9
Originally Posted by qwikz28
you think i could just drill through the switch hole? cause i really dont need a switch... looks awesome though!
12-01-2006, 10:57 PM
#10
Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
You could if you were very careful... I've heard rumors of a 1LE plate that was just a plate but not sure if it's true or not...
