Roger that. I run my system active as it is now, so I can change freq. crossovers, and time alignments for all speakers. precisely why i'm interested in these.

Can it be done. Yes... Barely. I would advise against it. Anything above the single pod interferes with vision. I will have pictures of a double pod soon and you'll see the space that requires. It looks good but does affect outward vision.

Looking good Gale. When are the install pics coming? http://www.naxja.org/forum/images/avtars/glenn.gif

Mine is laying across my dash so I can test fit the ones I'm working on. I'll try to find some time tomorrow to install it and snap some pictures for you.

Look forward to it Gale :tiphat:

Just curious, how much trouble is it to swap out the A pillar? General mechanics I'm fine, but when it comes down to detailed fit and finish :rolleyes:

I would hate for it to look cobbled in after the great finish job you do on these.

The finished pillar mounts the same way as the stock unit. At the top of the a-pillar near the headliner you pull that towards the centre of the car. Then approximately half way down the pillar there is a plastic retainer. Using some needle nose pliers twist this plastic retainer 90˚ and pull it out. Then just pull the pillar up and out. Done. The explanation makes it sound harder than it really is.

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6a31b3d.png

Mind PM-ing me of how much would this costs? :) thanks!

Updated first page with pictures of the a-pillar installed.

Very nice work! Great idea on the low profile location out of the way of the hidden side curtain air bags.

What does it look like from outside the car though the windshield? Can you see back of the gauge, or is it covered?

If you aren't planning to sell these, then we need one of the forum vendors to hop on this.

thats the only a pillar pod I'd ever consider running, great work.

The gauge is fully enclosed. It tapers towards the windshield.


They are available to purchase PM me for details

Thanks! :tiphat:

That's why I built it. I didn't like the other options and I didn't want this gauge with two different style/brand gauges at the triple gauge location.

Great work. So I'm thinking the bezel came with the guage right? Also, what did you use to texture match?

The bezel that came with the gauge I dyed satin black. You can barely see it, but I don't skimp on the little details. The silver bezel I ordered from Nissan to match the silver bezel on the triple gauges.

Got it. So the texture match is trade secret? Like I said earlier, great work. Detailed work takes time. Guys at the dealership go nuts when they see something like this.

No trade secret. I thought I mentioned it before. SEM texture spray.

Offtopic but would you be able to make a cover plate for the factory navi dash kit? Since the factory cones with a keypad so the factory dash kit will have a hole at the bottom.

If you can make those, people can have them wrap in cf or leather for the factory look

I can do that no problem. :tup:

You will be getting an order from me fairly soon! seriously great work man.

Thanks! :tiphat:

Whenever you're ready.

Tried a dual gauge pod. I'm happy with how it turned out. More on the first page.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8...6abf15ab_z.jpg
IMG_8200 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Looks great!!

Wow. Your work is gorgeous... I want one for my boost gauge.... but do I want SC or TT... hmmmm....

Go single turbo or TT but we may be biased ;) and damn you for bumping this thread reminding me how bad I want this. lol

Not to threadjack but...
Well I've heard rumors you can retain your factory warranty with a Stillen supercharger, any idea how true that is? Another big thing for me is reliability...
I am biased to the turbo sound though, no comparison. I need to shop around for pricing as well... I would like to spend around 7K (not including clutch or exhaust) and My goals are about 450-500 on pump. =P

Back on topic, yes, I book marked this. I must have one! I don't mind paying a pretty penny to someone who provides good build quality and takes pride in their work. :tup:

Thanks guys :tiphat:

Do some searching on the site for Stillen supercharger. I think there was a member who had one installed and he destroyed his engine. I think it was install related and the Nissan dealer who installed it was giving him a hard time about warranting the repairs.

As for the pillar, let me know when you're ready :tup:

What if you tried to put the gauge pods closer together so they look like they are stacked on top of each other? Would that work?

Yes, it works. I also tried side by side.

The only issue with what you're suggesting is it blocks quite a bit of vision at that corner. If your'e ok with the blind spot, then no problem.

The single pod is the least intrusive option..

How is the side by side then? Or does that look weird?

I personally think it looks better than running up the pillar (at least from the drivers seat). It is different and might not be everyones cup of tea. I did a temporary mock-up for a forum member and took a picture. I'll see if I still have the picture.

I would love to have something like this. Planning on installing a oil pressure gauge here soon

I recently made a Premium Dual gauge A-Pillar.

Here is how it looks through the windshield,

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/8...5567f661_c.jpg

A couple interior shots,

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8...598d2e3f_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7457/8...a42b9046_c.jpg

Custom? You mean an OEM option right? ;)

that is so sexy bro :) great job

Jason, got my a-pillar today. Everything is PERFECT. Pictures do no justice.

Everyone else, if you ever consider doing business with Jason you will not be disappointed. The level of customer service, communication, end product, everything is beyond what you could expect. Hell he even helped me with other car problems I was having, completely unrelated to the a-pillar.

Great to hear! Thank you for the kind words Austin! It was a pleasure dealing with you too.

Wow! Amazing work Gale.

Did you try doing this awesome pillar gauge on g37 coupe?

Thank you! :tiphat:

No I haven't. I've just been helping our people on this forum. I don't know anyone with a G37, and I don't frequent any G37 forums. I just need to find someone in Toronto area that wants one to get the ball rolling. Do you know of anyone?

There is also a chance that I *might* be able to make one if I had a G37 A-Pillar trim and detailed photos of the dash.