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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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What gauges are those?
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Look like defi or defi knock offs
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 05:23 AM
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found the pics finally..







damn bro that looks sooo clean.. was looking to do something like that but i have no exp and im scared to start something like that lol.. where does all the wiring go through?? the vents?? sorry for the noob questions.
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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thats the hard part about installting it. i have a wiring extension that it loomed(even though you cant see it) and basically tied up along the vents(not in them) and runs through a factory hole in the dash by the a pillar down to the fuse box my the drivers kick panel.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Omiotek
thats the hard part about installting it. i have a wiring extension that it loomed(even though you cant see it) and basically tied up along the vents(not in them) and runs through a factory hole in the dash by the a pillar down to the fuse box my the drivers kick panel.
did you end up making the pods out of pvc pipes?
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 02:52 AM
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no abs.

just so people know because ive been getting this question a lot. theres NOTHING wrong with pvc. the only thing i have found is that it weighs more and some adhesives dont like to stick to it BUT other then that theres NOTHING wrong at all.

with my dash i had to make the hoods, pods, mold it in, smooth the entire dash and start from a clean slate to re textureize the dash. the amount of time in a paint both alone is a lot.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:15 AM
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That had to cost a ton but looks so Damn clean
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:23 AM
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That's about 1100$ in gauges right thurrr
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:39 AM
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must be nice to have a shop :LOL
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Omiotek
no abs.

just so people know because ive been getting this question a lot. theres NOTHING wrong with pvc. the only thing i have found is that it weighs more and some adhesives dont like to stick to it BUT other then that theres NOTHING wrong at all.

with my dash i had to make the hoods, pods, mold it in, smooth the entire dash and start from a clean slate to re textureize the dash. the amount of time in a paint both alone is a lot.
wat r abs?
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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I'm going to be attempting to make the triple dashboard pod myself. It won't look as nearly good as the one that was made, but I'll try my best. Haha!

Also, anyone interested in the dual gauge cluster bezel setup, PM me!

Here is an example of my work:

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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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ortizcustompods.com check him out! he makes good pods and can custom make as well depending, most colors are free and he will angle for free and FREE shipping!! to lower 48 i believe
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Abs is a type of plastic.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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So you guys use pvc pipes? And do you use fiber glass to stick it or what?
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Crav3
So you guys use pvc pipes? And do you use fiber glass to stick it or what?
Yeah pvc.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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No no fiberglass here. It doesn't stick to plastic too good. I use abs pipe
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Oh i see then what do you use to shape it? I want to start making one for me but dont know where to start lol
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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I use specialty filler to get the shape but the circular portions abs plastic pipe
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Oh i see thanks for the info. looks good and i hope to start one next month lol
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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yep.... just as a tip nomal body filler will fail. it doesnt stick to plastic well.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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yep.... just as a tip nomal body filler will fail. it doesnt stick to plastic well.
Good to know that you are still making the dash one. Will get it soon.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Some amazing work for sure. Makes me want to start a pod project.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gone_in_10_sec
found the pics finally..


So this is your car i take it?
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Sounds like a beauty.
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