Steering column gauge pod
#3
I know just how goofy this sounds, so feel free to riducule...
I would like to check out removing my airbag and putting two gauges in the center of the steering wheel. The only hitch is making sure whatever wiring/vacuum line goes to those gauges doesn't bind/snag/tear.
I am really beating myself up about optimal placement of gauges that I really want to be able to see.
The under radio panel would be quick and easy, but I don't want to be looking down all the time while trying to get my tune right.
I would like to check out removing my airbag and putting two gauges in the center of the steering wheel. The only hitch is making sure whatever wiring/vacuum line goes to those gauges doesn't bind/snag/tear.
I am really beating myself up about optimal placement of gauges that I really want to be able to see.
The under radio panel would be quick and easy, but I don't want to be looking down all the time while trying to get my tune right.
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I'd actually like something that is right in the center so it would only block the odometer. I already have 3 that are going in under the radio so that isn't really an option any longer. It would just be nice to avoid having a pillar pod. For some reason, I really hate any pillar pod in a Miata because they all seem to give it a really cheap look and don't really fit well.
I never look at the gauges when I'm driving anyways, so I may just sell them all and go without. About the only time they get used is when I'm on the dyno.
I never look at the gauges when I'm driving anyways, so I may just sell them all and go without. About the only time they get used is when I'm on the dyno.
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I'd actually like something that is right in the center so it would only block the odometer. I already have 3 that are going in under the radio so that isn't really an option any longer. It would just be nice to avoid having a pillar pod. For some reason, I really hate any pillar pod in a Miata because they all seem to give it a really cheap look and don't really fit well.
I never look at the gauges when I'm driving anyways, so I may just sell them all and go without. About the only time they get used is when I'm on the dyno.
I never look at the gauges when I'm driving anyways, so I may just sell them all and go without. About the only time they get used is when I'm on the dyno.
It is an NB specific pod. It replaces the little panel in the top of the steering column cover. Looks very good. I can take a pic installed if you like. The pod is mounted on a ball swivel, so you can move the gauge around. I have mine moved off center to show the whole speedo. I still can see the tach fine.
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I'd actually like something that is right in the center so it would only block the odometer. I already have 3 that are going in under the radio so that isn't really an option any longer. It would just be nice to avoid having a pillar pod. For some reason, I really hate any pillar pod in a Miata because they all seem to give it a really cheap look and don't really fit well.
Good-Win-Racing sells a pod that replaces the plate in the top cover for 99-05:
Mazda Performance Parts: ePod Miata Gauge Pod
Or you could take the top cover and fiberglass one of these universal pods onto it:
I've done that before, it turned out well, and depeding on how you finish it, it can look pretty OEM.
However, I use one of the full pillar replacement dual pods, and I think it's clean and it fit well on the first try. I like it because it places both gauges pretty low, well as low as possible for a short pillar like on our cars.
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Thanks for the pictures, they definitely made it easier for me to decide. I just don't think I would be happy with so much being blocked, although I like it better than using a pillar pod.
Now it's time to decide which gauge to go without, boost, oil pressure or oil temp.
Now it's time to decide which gauge to go without, boost, oil pressure or oil temp.
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GARAGE VARY and go to other. I doubt you can understand that **** but its made. garage vary probably sells em in america under another name