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Feb 7, 2006 | 01:52 PM

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A-pillar pod mounting question

I got my Autometer dual gauge pod in the other day. Where are you guys drilling the holes for the 6? pieces of mounting hardware?

Feb 8, 2006 | 09:14 PM

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Evenly spaced along each edge. About a 1/4" in. Then added 1 or 2 where needed. Mine was the full pillar.

Feb 9, 2006 | 10:15 AM

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Are you drilling into the actual A pillar" or teh plastic piece..( im thinking about geting one and just want to know)
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Feb 9, 2006 | 10:18 AM

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Are you drilling into the actual A pillar" or teh plastic piece..( im thinking about geting one and just want to know)
THX

The a-pillar pods are just a "cover" for your stock plastic a-pillar, so you have to drill holes in the stock plastic piece to attach the gauge pod to it.

Feb 9, 2006 | 10:21 AM

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Yeah..thats what I was afraid of..I dont want to ruin the stock piece...could you remove the stock piece and then mount the pod?

Feb 9, 2006 | 10:27 AM

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If youre that concerned about it just order a spare one from GM. I drilled my triple gauge pod right on that bad boy, if I need another one down the line Ill just order it. No biggie.

Feb 9, 2006 | 11:31 AM

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I got mine mounted last night. It looks good. I drilled a hole to run the wires through. I guess if I ever take it off, I'll just buy a new stock piece. But I screwed up and drilled an extra hole for the mounting tabs b/c I lost count. So now I'm trying to find one of those little things somewhere.

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Feb 9, 2006 | 02:31 PM

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I may check this weekend. I just don't want something that doesn't match the others.

Feb 9, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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post up some pics when your done. ill be doin mine soon too. who did you order through?

Feb 9, 2006 | 04:29 PM

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Sent you a PM.

Feb 9, 2006 | 04:47 PM

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If youre that concerned about it just order a spare one from GM. I drilled my triple gauge pod right on that bad boy, if I need another one down the line Ill just order it. No biggie.

Im just cheap