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    Custom retrofit gauge pods in progress

    I didn't want my gauges for my turbo project over my head, so I decided to retrofit them next to my cluster...enjoy

    Parts list
    2" pvc pipe (white, black..whichever one you want..get from lowes or homedepot..less than $3 for about a 2 1/2 piece)
    crazy glue (to glue the gauges to the bezel and the cloth to the pod and bezel)
    small hack saw ( I also use a small torch and heated a knife to cut the lower curve of the bezel)
    resin with hardener ( to resin the cloth/fiberglass)
    spot and glazing putty
    sand paper
    elbow grease












    Last edited by Gtseviper; 03-10-2010, 10:58 PM.
    New paint job and bumper 8/8/11
    tsx retrofit
    f22b dohc boosted
    custom gauges pods

    Motivation is one of the keys to life....tell me "can't" and I wll show you I can

    #2
    real easy to make too...2" inner diameter pvc pipe, small hack saw, crazy glue, resin, cloth
    I got the idea from another site in how to make customs gauges off to the side of the steering wheel, then I decided why not retrofit them next to the cluster

    I plan to finish it up with some sanding, bondo and paint
    Last edited by Gtseviper; 01-19-2010, 01:40 AM.
    New paint job and bumper 8/8/11
    tsx retrofit
    f22b dohc boosted
    custom gauges pods

    Motivation is one of the keys to life....tell me "can't" and I wll show you I can

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      #3
      Originally posted by Gtseviper View Post
      real easy to make too...2" inner diameter pvc pipe, small hack saw, crazy glue, resin, cloth
      I got the idea from another site in how to make customs gauges off to the side of the steering wheel, then I decided why not retrofit them next to the cluster

      I plan to finish it up with some sanding, bondo and paint
      nice keep up the good worklol
      back at it again

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        #4
        Wow that might actually look really good. Nice work!
        HondAccordMan-1991 Honda Accord LX Sedan

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          #5
          X2 I agree, I really like that placement, it's clean and not in the way of anything.
          Been a long time. Still alive...

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            #6
            good work man. really enjoy that!
            what materials are you currently using?
            MadLab Racing
            Southern Maryland


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              #7
              good work man it looks like my eclipse cluster
              WHITEONWHITE

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                #8
                Originally posted by Gtseviper View Post
                real easy to make too...2" inner diameter pvc pipe, small hack saw, crazy glue, resin, cloth
                I got the idea from another site in how to make customs gauges off to the side of the steering wheel, then I decided why not retrofit them next to the cluster

                I plan to finish it up with some sanding, bondo and paint
                ^^^^here are the materials...i was tired of trying to get the surfaces smooth...so just re-resin the pods to get smooth quick then putty, sand and prime
                New paint job and bumper 8/8/11
                tsx retrofit
                f22b dohc boosted
                custom gauges pods

                Motivation is one of the keys to life....tell me "can't" and I wll show you I can

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by ONEKLEAN91 View Post
                  good work man it looks like my eclipse cluster
                  thanks guys...I got the idea from here..as well as looking at my buddies eclipse gauge pod setup

                  I am almost finish..I'm smoothing and priming at the moment

                  http://eptuners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=213
                  New paint job and bumper 8/8/11
                  tsx retrofit
                  f22b dohc boosted
                  custom gauges pods

                  Motivation is one of the keys to life....tell me "can't" and I wll show you I can

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Gtseviper View Post
                    I am almost finish..I'm smoothing and priming at the moment
                    Pics NAOW!!!!

                    Great work so far man. I like the idea of the guages not feeling out of place or thrown in. Very well thought out.

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                      #11
                      indeed some update pics would be nice lol
                      and yeah in this way peeps wont want to race you cuz they see the gauges on the side you know
                      back at it again

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                        #12
                        Nice!

                        Always wanted to do this for my turbo coupe. Reminds me of the aftermarket civic cluster.

                        Def great diy. I might consider this for a project since I have extra interior dash bezels.

                        Get some more progress pics up

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                          #13
                          oh yeah...I forgot...and alot patience with putty, sanding and priming..until you get the way you want it
                          New paint job and bumper 8/8/11
                          tsx retrofit
                          f22b dohc boosted
                          custom gauges pods

                          Motivation is one of the keys to life....tell me "can't" and I wll show you I can

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                            #14
                            any updates on this?

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                              #15
                              errr, just marking my spot .. I wana watch the progress on this also ..
                              *Pull's up a chair ..*

                              Tomi




                              My CB9/Wagon Thread Start to Finish:
                              http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ighlight=wagon

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