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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Gauges A-pillar vs Steering wheel pods

I want to get 2 gauges (1 EGT and 1 A/F). I am trying to find out what company makes the best fitting 2-pod gauge holders. I like the Autometer ones. Can anyone confirm they fit nicely?

Also, any opinions on the steering wheel vs a-pillar location, assuming both fitments are good? I think the steering wheel is cool, but it might get in the way of my gauge cluster. I am leaning towards the a-pillar for the cleaner look.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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I have an autometer steering column pod and I hate it
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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I have the steering wheel two gauge holder and it only obstructs the fuel gauge which is alright because I just look at how far I have driven to give me a rough estimate of when it is time to start paying attention to the fuel level.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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I don't like either solution. In my opinion, the only solution is the tripple gauge pod that goes where the stock radio location is. You then relocate the stereo down to where the pocket is. The a-pillar obstructs view of the road and makes a blind spot, and the steering column pod blocks the already hard to see gauge cluster even more.

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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i "had" the autometer ssteering wheel pod and hate it. its so retaretd. i had it on for about 2 months until i bought my whole gauge set-up. by an a-pillar or the radio gauge pod and a radio relocation kit. looks badd *** man. but go a-pillar over steering pod. and they both fit pretty nicely depending on instalation
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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i already have the stock MR gauges and i plan to keep them.

any one have any pics of their setup?
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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I had the A-pillar triple pod first, had it about 8 months. Hated it, it obstructed my view out the windshield whenever I was turning left. I really hated it when I was getting after it in the turns.
Now I have the dual steering pod from Autometer, it fits well. Better than the pillar one did. While it's not the best, I like it more than the A-pillar. It does obstruct the fuel gauge, but it's easy to deal with.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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I have the auto-meter 3 gauge a-pillar love it looks good and in a perfect place..
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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i bought the dash pod from rexpeed. it fits great and rarely ever gets in the way
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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ill post pics up later....
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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The pillar is ok but can see the goods, I run the pillar guages. If I was running a DEFI setup or something pricey id put it in the cubby under the radio. Plus I hate constantly getting questions about what the guages do.

"ehhh whada ya got der? u boostin boy?, damn civics"
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by neonglh
I don't like either solution. In my opinion, the only solution is the tripple gauge pod that goes where the stock radio location is. You then relocate the stereo down to where the pocket is. The a-pillar obstructs view of the road and makes a blind spot, and the steering column pod blocks the already hard to see gauge cluster even more.

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+1 I love mine i'll try and take some pictures when i get home from work for you.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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I would have the fuel gauge obstructed then my view of the road but that's just me. I also like my cubby and I didn't want to relocate my radio so the best solution for me was the steering column gauge holder.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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The pillar is ok but can see the goods, I run the pillar guages. If I was running a DEFI setup or something pricey id put it in the cubby under the radio. Plus I hate constantly getting questions about what the guages do.

"ehhh whada ya got der? u boostin boy?, damn civics"


Lol yeah i hear ya i get it all the time to...i just tell em its not turboed..lol or tell em 8psi or somethin like that then they rev it up and think there cool dumping 2 quarts of oil out the tail pipes when they take off...
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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the triple gauge pod is the WAY to go...
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