Custom A-Pillar gauge pod - lots of pictures

GaleForce · 03-26-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

PM please price shipped to 86401 for single 52mm with nissan silver ring please. black interior, no CF as well!

Thanks

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fuct · 03-26-2014, 04:44 PM

amazing quality on the pillar!

my only issue would be during an accident. will the air bag be able to fully deploy? would the gauges or wiring to them prevent the pillar from being able to detach?

GaleForce · 03-26-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

amazing quality on the pillar!

my only issue would be during an accident. will the air bag be able to fully deploy? would the gauges or wiring to them prevent the pillar from being able to detach?

The pillar has been fabricated to not impede it's function. I use a new,from Nissan, pillar and graft, mould, finesse, texture, and dye the gauge pods to it so it fits like the factory item. It utilizes the original mounting hardware, installs just like the factory pillar. Behind the pillar is a clip, and a plastic tether. The factory plastic tether is located near the middle of the pillar and restricts the movement of the pillar to approximately 1", and the clip is at the top of the pillar, it releases when/if the airbag is deployed. The bottom of the pillar stays intact with the dash, the wiring should not cause any problems unless the person installing it deliberately tries to mess it up.

Others can attest to the fit, and function of the pillar. Actually, if you have any doubts, message or call Tony and the guys at Fast Intensions. Tony called me to tell me how blown away he is with the fit, finish, and functionality of my pillars (his team has installed a couple).

fuct · 03-28-2014, 10:07 AM

^^nice!!

faceglide · 03-28-2014, 11:31 AM

I can attest to the pillar not impeding airbag.

1. When I pull off the pillar it comes off just like a stock one. The pods are angled so they do not interfere or even strike the dash when you remove the pillar

2. The pods are also low enough that when the airbag comes ripping out, the won't fly onto your face, instead they would actually stay pretty stationary as the top half flies off, causing the pillar to arc towards the floor.

I am beyond impressed with my pillar. The location and angle is perfect, discrete and accessible. If you only need 2 gauges and don't feels like tearing up the center dash or pulling it out. This is the ONLY way to go!

Turbo kit vendors should start working on packaging this with their kit. So essential to my setup!

Cheers!

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GaleForce · 03-28-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by faceglide

I can attest to the pillar not impeding airbag.

1. When I pull off the pillar it comes off just like a stock one. The pods are angled so they do not interfere or even strike the dash when you remove the pillar

2. The pods are also low enough that when the airbag comes ripping out, the won't fly onto your face, instead they would actually stay pretty stationary as the top half flies off, causing the pillar to arc towards the floor.

I am beyond impressed with my pillar. The location and angle is perfect, discrete and accessible. If you only need 2 gauges and don't feels like tearing up the center dash or pulling it out. This is the ONLY way to go!

Turbo kit vendors should start working on packaging this with their kit. So essential to my setup!

Cheers!

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Thank you for the review FaceGlide!

And, the Turbo kit vendors have noticed

sixpax · 03-28-2014, 02:11 PM

still beyond impressed with this pillar deal ... one of these days I will get around to getting one

faceglide · 03-28-2014, 03:36 PM

They better have! Monitoring is as important as the build itself. And hacking the dash gauges is a pain!

Well deserved bro!

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kenchan · 03-28-2014, 03:40 PM

nissan should source mr. gale for these awesome dual gauge pillars, and just put blanks in there like all the blanks we get in the car.

Voice59 · 03-29-2014, 07:55 AM

So do we just send you the gauge we want fitted and tell you what kind of A pillar we want? Or do we have to send you the pillar also?

GaleForce · 03-29-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

So do we just send you the gauge we want fitted and tell you what kind of A pillar we want? Or do we have to send you the pillar also?

You can send the gauge if you want, some forum members opt for that option. You get a slightly sleeker finished product as I can fabricate it to that specific gauge, and you don't need to worry about mounting the gauge as I look after all that. Without the gauge, I need to fabricate the pod with a little more wiggle room just to be safe. You wouldn't notice the difference between the two unless you had the two pillars sitting side by side.

I order new parts from Nissan, pillar, silver gauge trim. I have had a couple forum members ship their pillar to me, it's up to you.

Voice59 · 03-29-2014, 08:22 AM

Ok, I'll be PM'ng you by the end next week. How much is it for the single one?

GaleForce · 03-29-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Ok, I'll be PM'ng you by the end next week. How much is it for the single one?

$350+shipping for a Premium single pillar, that includes the silver gauge trim to match the factory triple gauges.

GaleForce · 04-02-2014, 07:56 AM

Trying something new.

Z&I · 04-04-2014, 10:00 PM

[QUOTE Trying something new. QUOTE]

Molding your own ??? Great Idea !!!

03-28-2014, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
faceglide Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: san jose Posts: 550 Drives: '12 370Z FI TT BkChr Rep Power: 39	I can attest to the pillar not impeding airbag. 1. When I pull off the pillar it comes off just like a stock one. The pods are angled so they do not interfere or even strike the dash when you remove the pillar 2. The pods are also low enough that when the airbag comes ripping out, the won't fly onto your face, instead they would actually stay pretty stationary as the top half flies off, causing the pillar to arc towards the floor. I am beyond impressed with my pillar. The location and angle is perfect, discrete and accessible. If you only need 2 gauges and don't feels like tearing up the center dash or pulling it out. This is the ONLY way to go! Turbo kit vendors should start working on packaging this with their kit. So essential to my setup! Cheers! Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk swiss370Z, GaleForce and Hotrodz like this.

03-28-2014, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
faceglide Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: san jose Posts: 550 Drives: '12 370Z FI TT BkChr Rep Power: 39	They better have! Monitoring is as important as the build itself. And hacking the dash gauges is a pain! Well deserved bro! Sent from my LG-D950 using Tapatalk GaleForce likes this.

04-02-2014, 07:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	Trying something new. OMGWTFBBQ, steveg78, kenchan and 4 others like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

04-04-2014, 10:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z&I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 410 Drives: '09 370z 6MT FI Rep Power: 14	[QUOTE Trying something new. QUOTE] Molding your own ??? Great Idea !!! Last edited by Z&I; 04-04-2014 at 10:02 PM.

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03-26-2014, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 26	amazing quality on the pillar! my only issue would be during an accident. will the air bag be able to fully deploy? would the gauges or wiring to them prevent the pillar from being able to detach?

03-28-2014, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 26	^^nice!!

03-28-2014, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	nissan should source mr. gale for these awesome dual gauge pillars, and just put blanks in there like all the blanks we get in the car.

03-29-2014, 07:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	So do we just send you the gauge we want fitted and tell you what kind of A pillar we want? Or do we have to send you the pillar also?

03-29-2014, 08:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Ok, I'll be PM'ng you by the end next week. How much is it for the single one?