your thoughts on A pillar pods
Sep 9, 2004, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by evo sky
Sometimes, the point of modifying a vehicle is not to be unique and one of a kind.... it is about functionality... which brings up the definition of "rice".... trying too hard to be "different" with non-functional mods, resulting in the majority of people laughing at your stupidity... now thats what I call ricey
the A pillar gauge pod is far from ricey... common.. yes... because its totally functional
cutting a hole on the left side of your bumper and doing a fake dual exhaust conversion... now thats ricey
the A pillar gauge pod is far from ricey... common.. yes... because its totally functional
cutting a hole on the left side of your bumper and doing a fake dual exhaust conversion... now thats ricey
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Sep 9, 2004, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by evo sky
A pillar mounted gauge is far from "ricey"... Hot Rods had been utilizing A pillar mounting a long time ago... so I really dont know what kind of crack Evillusion is smoking
It is perhaps the best place to mount gauges in the evo VIII... the craig hardy panel is nice, but I am waiting for the day when somebody figures out how to mount the HVAC in the lower cubby hole, so that I could put a double din dvd in the radio slot... another place people mount gauges on the evo is on the steering column, but that would interfere with the OEM gauge cluster no matter what
It is perhaps the best place to mount gauges in the evo VIII... the craig hardy panel is nice, but I am waiting for the day when somebody figures out how to mount the HVAC in the lower cubby hole, so that I could put a double din dvd in the radio slot... another place people mount gauges on the evo is on the steering column, but that would interfere with the OEM gauge cluster no matter what
...And for the record, I dont smoke crack, I prefer LSD!
Sep 9, 2004, 11:37 PM
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I don't think that the a-pillars themselves are ricey. It's just...Well....So many riced out cars have them. It's like the clear tail lights that are on our cars. How many people have commented on them being ricey, even though they are factory. Or the bookshelf wing? Functional? Ok. Ricey? Could be perceived that way. For me, I just prefer something a little different. I don't do it to impress anyone, I just do it because it means something to me. Also, when I first went to add gauges, 60MM was an impossible size to find pods for, except for the steering column one. I think that if you are wanting to look "at a glance" that 52MM is just a bit too small.
BTW, Quickshift:
Nice interior. More electronic gadgets than an adult toy store. Oh, and you're running a great radar, the Escort Solo 2. I have that same unit in my car. Saved me numerous times.
BTW, Quickshift:
Nice interior. More electronic gadgets than an adult toy store. Oh, and you're running a great radar, the Escort Solo 2. I have that same unit in my car. Saved me numerous times.
Sep 10, 2004, 12:24 AM
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I personally dont think its "ricey" at all if thats what some of you want to call it. For me I just want to mount my guages thats easy to see. Even though you see other ricey cars have them doesnt mean we cant mount it at that location either. I also agree its functional and doesn't look that bad. Its not like we are putting a bigger wing on our car or putting on stickers that has nothing to do with the car.
Thanks for the info guys, I am going to order the triple guage A pillar pods. The only thing I cant decide is the color of the pods. I will be getting the Defi D guage with black face and was thinking which pods might look better, the matching interior one(white) or the black pods to match the black guages and the dash. If I go with black pods then I would have to paint the passenger side as well. What do you guys think?
This is a pic of a white triple pod with black guages but I think if the pods were black it might look a bit better. This picture is from ScorpioEvo8. Any opinions would be appreciated
Thanks for the info guys, I am going to order the triple guage A pillar pods. The only thing I cant decide is the color of the pods. I will be getting the Defi D guage with black face and was thinking which pods might look better, the matching interior one(white) or the black pods to match the black guages and the dash. If I go with black pods then I would have to paint the passenger side as well. What do you guys think?
This is a pic of a white triple pod with black guages but I think if the pods were black it might look a bit better. This picture is from ScorpioEvo8. Any opinions would be appreciated
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Sep 10, 2004, 12:43 AM
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I ordered the Lotek dual gauge A-pillar, but didn't use it because the GReddy 60mm gauges are too deep. I have my gauges 'phantom' mounted in GReddy rings and they look fockin' sweet. The only problem is I ordered white guages because I was going to mount them in the A-pillar, so the body of the gauges are white, and don;t match the black interior. I am wrapping the gauges in black vinyl for aesthetic purposes...TO EACH HIS OWN though...
Oct 31, 2004, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by evo sky
I am waiting for the day when somebody figures out how to mount the HVAC in the lower cubby hole, so that I could put a double din dvd in the radio slot...
Sorry to revive this post like this
Oct 31, 2004, 08:44 PM
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Cool
I have run a A-pillar pod on my GMC Typhoon for several years now, I love the expression on peoples faces when they see all the numbers moving and wonder why my truck is making all that racket. 
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im really digin the three pods in place of the radio. that looks clean and isnt out for evey one to see. i think it just gives it that clean look. just my $.02
sorry to get off topic but my buddie just bought a black typhoon and that **** is bad. he launches on that thing all day. its so sleek that you dont even hear it. its some what stock, he just put exhaust and upgraded suspension. just thought i would share. good choice of vehicals
sorry to get off topic but my buddie just bought a black typhoon and that **** is bad. he launches on that thing all day. its so sleek that you dont even hear it. its some what stock, he just put exhaust and upgraded suspension. just thought i would share. good choice of vehicals
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Originally Posted by BOOSTonHanD
im really digin the three pods in place of the radio. that looks clean and isnt out for evey one to see. i think it just gives it that clean look. just my $.02
sorry to get off topic but my buddie just bought a black typhoon and that **** is bad. he launches on that thing all day. its so sleek that you dont even hear it. its some what stock, he just put exhaust and upgraded suspension. just thought i would share. good choice of vehicals
sorry to get off topic but my buddie just bought a black typhoon and that **** is bad. he launches on that thing all day. its so sleek that you dont even hear it. its some what stock, he just put exhaust and upgraded suspension. just thought i would share. good choice of vehicals
About A pillars. I don't like them. Had mine for 6 months and took it off. Blocks visability and attracts too many ricers and racers with the bright indiglow.
Apr 17, 2005, 03:39 PM
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I agree with both of these guys...IMO if you need gauges, they are in good view if you mount them in the center console where you can see them. There is no need for everyone to know what you are running. That's just my opinion though
Originally Posted by JaguarS4R
I agree, every person yu see has got the A-Pillar guages, it seems very busy and I would kind watch out for cops a little on that on two. My friends gotta WRX, cop sees those guages from a mile and always give an excuse to pull him over. They are too "Look everyone, I have 3 BIG guages right above/infront of my face" FLASHY, I'd get somthing so only I can see and my passanger not the whole town.
