If you had to choose between these two pods which would you choose?

http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...or&prodid=1026

Full molded pod for $160. Looks nice but a bit expensive.


http://www.42draftdesigns.com/lancer.htm

Or just the bezel for $65? I'm personally leaning to the bezel just because of the price.

Anyone with either pod would like to comment?

 

I've got one similar to the bezel... I like them both, so for me it would be an issue of the cost, that is go for the cheaper and spend the $100 on something else

 

Obviously the 2nd one is more attractive because of the price. But, the first gauge pod looks like it is angled towards the driver a bit more. I'd like to see it at different angles, but that's the only pic I found.

 

42draftdesigns look really nice and clean...imo that i wud look better...and that matches along with the heater/ac controls

 

The first one looks better plus you can get bigger gauges.

 

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If you want the nice clean look I'd go with the first, more expensive one. The other pod has a cheap look to it. It's your money bro .

 

go with 42 Draft designs. The aluminum panel fits flush with where your radio goes, you can get it with black faced VDO's, looks clean, and you can get it for $215 with 3 gauges. can't beat that. of course you need the radio relocation kit which is like 50 bucks or so, but you can't beat the price. I'm planning on getting this pod when i have the cash

 

Na, I already have Defi D gauges.

 

I wish you'd take the same advice with your wheels

 

i like the 42 draft designs personally, cleaner and better quality!!!

 

go with the bezel, and get some autometer angle rings for $10-15 bucks. You can use the rings to angle the gauges toward you.

 

Is there a problem with visibility on these setups? I'm using a molded A-Pillar setup. I would think it might be difficult to view the gauges as you're driving, although I understand the benefit of not advertising your gauges. I think the 42 looks cleaner and more professional. Sport the extra cash and go with what you like. It'll cost more when you're not happy and upgrade to the 42 anyways!