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monaS14.5 · 01-12-2010, 06:52 PM

hey guys, i have been searching everywhere to try and find a custom pod for 3 gauges to take the place of my center vents, anybody have any idea where i can buy one and i already searched google?

MavericStephenc · 01-12-2010, 07:20 PM

I've only seen them for s13's however you could go to a stereo shop, get some abs plastic, and make a custom one. Or if you wanna be baller get a sheet of carbon fiber and make it from that.

jzepol1985 · 01-12-2010, 07:43 PM

You mean something like this?

MavericStephenc · 01-12-2010, 07:55 PM

yes. msglgnth

trsilvias13 · 01-12-2010, 11:34 PM

or keep the vents, relocate the climate control and make a panel . I took a piece of plexi and cut 3 circles and shoved gauges in there. I do not have a 3rd gauge yet so I put a autometer sticker in place.

hotlavaflow · 01-12-2010, 11:55 PM

I'll take a pic of my bro's setup when I see him tomorrow.

monaS14.5 · 01-13-2010, 04:33 PM

thanx guys, im looking for something like the first picture where it takes the place of the center vents! althoough good work trs

Maiku240sxS14 · 01-13-2010, 04:49 PM

I could be wrong, but I believe there was a vendor having a blank delete plate or w/ an extra charge they will drill holes for you. I'll try to find it.

I made my own with abs plastic, but mine is in place of the AC controller. I like my AC!

Chops@MVP · 01-13-2010, 05:23 PM

Here's the setup our body shop made for me:

Regards,
Robert

*jspecusa* · 01-13-2010, 05:27 PM

1. any custom stereo shop can make a fiberglass pods for you.
2. I would just got HKS Camp2 about the same cost and cleaner.
3. some of these thin gauges can be flush mount on visors for stealth look.

BeasT_MoDe · 01-13-2010, 11:19 PM

A/C unit slot's where its at...done mind the empty slot. my profec-B use to go there

99maxgtr · 01-14-2010, 07:02 PM

what size are they? im trying to figure out if my 3 defi 60mm would fit there.

BeasT_MoDe · 01-14-2010, 10:13 PM

u talkin to me??? those BLM's are 60 millz

99maxgtr · 01-15-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BeasT_MoDe

u talkin to me??? those BLM's are 60 millz

nice. just the right amount of space.

smelly240 · 01-15-2010, 01:08 PM

hi danielsan...

I like those gauges - U buy me them and i'll give u all my defis.

s.steven18 · 01-15-2010, 02:48 PM

god blitz gauges are so sexy. wish kognition made something that flowed with their carbon trim kit with gauges in the center vents

vaughn4 · 01-15-2010, 03:30 PM

I made mine out of an old pontiac bumper. Cut it out, plastic welded, mixed some paint to match.

david.drftr13 · 01-16-2010, 07:08 AM

dang that looks good!! those 60mm?

Quail · 01-16-2010, 07:52 AM

That looks really tidy Vaughn

CHiNo4ReaL · 01-16-2010, 11:47 AM

Not mine but frome a dude on the dutch 200sx forums, I like it!

vipspoolz · 01-16-2010, 06:22 PM

thats clean. i like

jzepol1985 · 01-21-2010, 04:03 PM

check out these guys

GAUGE AND VENT PANELS Products McKinney Motorsports

Gjohnson7 · 01-21-2010, 05:16 PM

So I assume you guys are not running A/C?

My ride is a daily driver and there's no way I could go without A/C with our heat and hummidity.

Sir Smokes A Lot · 01-21-2010, 05:57 PM

^ Jersey winters suck but fuck it I could rock out without AC for a while in the summer lol

***S14DB*** · 01-21-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gjohnson7

So I assume you guys are not running A/C?

My ride is a daily driver and there's no way I could go without A/C with our heat and hummidity.

There is enough give in the harness to move it into the other din slot below the radio.

Gjohnson7 · 01-21-2010, 07:04 PM

I was thinking about the acutally vents them self, since some are removing the bents in lue of the gauges.

I wouldn't mind moving my A/C controls under my deck, but how are you mounting the controls to the dash install kit. My mounting kit looks like you would have to screw into the sides of the A/C control housing.

I do like this setup, but I would only need space for 2 gauges.

Broadfield · 04-30-2011, 08:57 PM

Not to bring up an old thread, but for anyone finding this thread through a search for S14 gauge panels, I finally got a customer to have me do an S14 panel. So now I have an example I can show. I can make anything custom of course, so it doesn't have to be anything like this for that matter. Everything I do is one-off, so it can be fabricated to your specifications.

hellion240sx · 04-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

There is enough give in the harness to move it into the other din slot below the radio.

Hmmmm, I didn't even notice that when I (finally) installed my new deck. Might have to look into this when I ge a sub and amp and have to take the parts off again

God I love zilvia

s14tan · 05-01-2011, 03:21 PM

I wanna do something like this.

Broadfield · 05-01-2011, 03:30 PM

Well, that's the Defi hood that is made specifically to mount where the clock assembly mounts on the WRX's and STi's. So it looks good because it recesses down in the dash board. Anything you add to an S13/14 dash is gonna have to sit on top of the dash. So even if I fabricated something to perfection, it's still going to be a pod just sitting on top of the dashboard.

My old STi for better reference:

01-12-2010, 06:52 PM	#1
monaS14.5 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Age: 33 Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	center vent s14 pod gauges hey guys, i have been searching everywhere to try and find a custom pod for 3 gauges to take the place of my center vents, anybody have any idea where i can buy one and i already searched google?

01-12-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 36 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've only seen them for s13's however you could go to a stereo shop, get some abs plastic, and make a custom one. Or if you wanna be baller get a sheet of carbon fiber and make it from that. __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

01-12-2010, 07:55 PM	#4
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 36 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes. msglgnth __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

01-12-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	or keep the vents, relocate the climate control and make a panel . I took a piece of plexi and cut 3 circles and shoved gauges in there. I do not have a 3rd gauge yet so I put a autometer sticker in place. Last edited by trsilvias13; 01-13-2010 at 11:20 PM..

01-12-2010, 11:55 PM	#6
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I'll take a pic of my bro's setup when I see him tomorrow. __________________

01-12-2010, 07:43 PM	#3
jzepol1985 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	You mean something like this?

01-13-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
monaS14.5 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Age: 33 Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thanx guys, im looking for something like the first picture where it takes the place of the center vents! althoough good work trs

01-13-2010, 04:49 PM	#8
Maiku240sxS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA Posts: 2,019 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I could be wrong, but I believe there was a vendor having a blank delete plate or w/ an extra charge they will drill holes for you. I'll try to find it. I made my own with abs plastic, but mine is in place of the AC controller. I like my AC!

01-13-2010, 05:23 PM	#9
Chops@MVP Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bridgeport,Tx Posts: 1,441 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Here's the setup our body shop made for me: Regards, Robert __________________ 940-683-8282 x20 Robert Del Angel CLICK HERE FOR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!! Master Distributor for : RPS, Tein, Seibon, Haltech, HKS, Greddy, Cusco, Blitz, Koyo, AEM, Map ECU, Eibach, Tokiko, Power Enterprise, Work, Volk, Fidanza, Defi, ....and so many more!!!

01-13-2010, 05:27 PM	#10
jspecusa Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,339 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	1. any custom stereo shop can make a fiberglass pods for you. 2. I would just got HKS Camp2 about the same cost and cleaner. 3. some of these thin gauges can be flush mount on visors for stealth look. __________________ Nissan Japan: "road to happiness has many curves" Jdmlivin: "Jdm is dead, the yen is crazy"

01-13-2010, 11:19 PM	#11
BeasT_MoDe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	A/C unit slot's where its at...done mind the empty slot. my profec-B use to go there

01-14-2010, 10:13 PM	#13
BeasT_MoDe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	u talkin to me??? those BLM's are 60 millz

01-15-2010, 01:08 PM	#15
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 46 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	hi danielsan... I like those gauges - U buy me them and i'll give u all my defis. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

01-15-2010, 02:48 PM	#16
s.steven18 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westcoast Age: 39 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	god blitz gauges are so sexy. wish kognition made something that flowed with their carbon trim kit with gauges in the center vents

01-16-2010, 07:08 AM	#18
david.drftr13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westcoast Age: 38 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dang that looks good!! those 60mm?

01-16-2010, 07:52 AM	#19
Quail Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 1,378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That looks really tidy Vaughn __________________

01-16-2010, 11:47 AM	#20
CHiNo4ReaL Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Age: 33 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not mine but frome a dude on the dutch 200sx forums, I like it!

01-16-2010, 06:22 PM	#21
vipspoolz BANNED Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westcoast Age: 40 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats clean. i like

01-21-2010, 04:03 PM	#22
jzepol1985 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	check out these guys GAUGE AND VENT PANELS Products McKinney Motorsports

01-21-2010, 05:16 PM	#23
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 43 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	So I assume you guys are not running A/C? My ride is a daily driver and there's no way I could go without A/C with our heat and hummidity. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

01-21-2010, 05:57 PM	#24
Sir Smokes A Lot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jerzyyy Age: 33 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ Jersey winters suck but fuck it I could rock out without AC for a while in the summer lol

01-21-2010, 07:04 PM	#26
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 43 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I was thinking about the acutally vents them self, since some are removing the bents in lue of the gauges. I wouldn't mind moving my A/C controls under my deck, but how are you mounting the controls to the dash install kit. My mounting kit looks like you would have to screw into the sides of the A/C control housing. I do like this setup, but I would only need space for 2 gauges. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

04-30-2011, 08:57 PM	#27
Broadfield Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Normal, IL Age: 50 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (163) Feedback Score: 163 reviews	Not to bring up an old thread, but for anyone finding this thread through a search for S14 gauge panels, I finally got a customer to have me do an S14 panel. So now I have an example I can show. I can make anything custom of course, so it doesn't have to be anything like this for that matter. Everything I do is one-off, so it can be fabricated to your specifications. __________________ Follow Along For My Latest Work My Portfolio Please Share Check Out My Builds

05-01-2011, 03:21 PM	#29
s14tan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas.Texas Age: 34 Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I wanna do something like this. __________________

05-01-2011, 03:30 PM	#30
Broadfield Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Normal, IL Age: 50 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (163) Feedback Score: 163 reviews	Well, that's the Defi hood that is made specifically to mount where the clock assembly mounts on the WRX's and STi's. So it looks good because it recesses down in the dash board. Anything you add to an S13/14 dash is gonna have to sit on top of the dash. So even if I fabricated something to perfection, it's still going to be a pod just sitting on top of the dashboard. My old STi for better reference: __________________ Follow Along For My Latest Work My Portfolio Please Share Check Out My Builds