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advocate · 11-05-2009, 07:48 PM

So I know the sizes of the gauges that are going to be used in the pod but I can't seem to find a good way to search for specific gauges in specific sizes.

Are there any good, well-established sites that sell gauges that anyone can recommend?

frownonfun · 11-05-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by advocate

So I know the sizes of the gauges that are going to be used in the pod but I can't seem to find a good way to search for specific gauges in specific sizes.

Are there any good, well-established sites that sell gauges that anyone can recommend?

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugesearch.aspx

H3LlIoN · 11-05-2009, 09:32 PM

jeg's/summit

*tk-421* · 11-05-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

Sorry for what is a lame question , how does your unit fix to the dash .
Trying to work out if it will suit right hand drive cars as well.
cheers

This piece gets mounted on top of the glovebox door. It will not fit RHD cars, but the piece I sold them originally will.

cruz-gsr · 11-05-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

This piece gets mounted on top of the glovebox door. It will not fit RHD cars, but the piece I sold them originally will.

our unit will not fit a RHD. and i used the one i got from tk to make my original.

SilverBack · 11-05-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

This piece gets mounted on top of the glovebox door. It will not fit RHD cars, but the piece I sold them originally will.

So will it be glued-on, or will there be screws like the JDM?

anubisx99 · 11-05-2009, 11:19 PM

ok, so for the mounting we have two options, 1- the unit could be mounted just like the original RHD with 4 long self tappers, in which case will be shipped with a template that you lay down on the glove compartment before pre-drilling, or 2- 1" "L" shape brackets mounted to the inside of the pod line it up and then drill the self tappers, whatever the case may be we'll choose the easiest and quickest way and post pics and instructions...

*tk-421* · 11-06-2009, 12:02 AM

Couldn't you use 3M double sided tape in order to avoid having to drill up your OEM parts? I'm pretty sure the tape would hold and it is very thin (~1mm). http://bit.ly/3Hc8w3

It would just be a matter of adding an extra surface on the back in order to hold more tape...

1NZYaris1 · 11-06-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cruz-gsr

our unit will not fit a RHD. and i used the one i got from tk to make my original.

That's what i thought , no worries ,i was just curious as to how it was
also to fix to the dash .

H3LlIoN · 11-06-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

Sorry for what is a lame question , how does your unit fix to the dash .
Trying to work out if it will suit right hand drive cars as well.
cheers

Just do a LHD Conversion.

1NZYaris1 · 11-06-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by H3LlIoN

Just do a LHD Conversion.

Smart arse ,it would cheaper to fly over there to live .

H3LlIoN · 11-06-2009, 01:13 AM

Cheaper monetarily....but it'd end up costing you your soul, just like the rest of us.

anubisx99 · 11-06-2009, 07:07 AM

gents, you CAN use double sided tape to hold it in place however, the only problem I see (trust me I deal with this issue all day, I'm a sign maker lol) is that after you put the tach and the gauges on it adds a lot of weight to the pod and it might fall off (even with the 3M stuff which is pretty strong) beside the weight issue there's also the problem that even if you find a double sided tape that's 1/4" wide you'll still going to have some showing from the edge of the pod, however installing it is really up to you guys how you preferred, besides you'll need to drill some holes for the wires to pass thru...(if you don want them showing of course)

cruz-gsr · 11-07-2009, 12:51 AM

ok guys, correction, for the tach, the opening is actually 3 3/8" not 3.5, that's for the sunpro tach setting, the autometer tho is 3.5 if you have a mini monster (shift light included) otherwise is also 3 3/8, for the small the opening is 2 2/16", double check before you get a tach or otherwise you'll have to "Dremmel" the hole a little bigger

Gideon · 11-07-2009, 12:59 AM

Put me down for one, great job guys, thanks for making such a elusive part easier to find and mount to our cars.

cali yaris · 11-07-2009, 01:04 AM

was my last post deleted?

1NZYaris1 · 11-07-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

was my last post deleted?

anubisx99 · 11-07-2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

was my last post deleted?

put it again Garm

11-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#79
anubisx99 here again.. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 324	ok, so for the mounting we have two options, 1- the unit could be mounted just like the original RHD with 4 long self tappers, in which case will be shipped with a template that you lay down on the glove compartment before pre-drilling, or 2- 1" "L" shape brackets mounted to the inside of the pod line it up and then drill the self tappers, whatever the case may be we'll choose the easiest and quickest way and post pics and instructions... __________________ Don't be threating me with a good time!!!

11-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#80
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Couldn't you use 3M double sided tape in order to avoid having to drill up your OEM parts? I'm pretty sure the tape would hold and it is very thin (~1mm). http://bit.ly/3Hc8w3 It would just be a matter of adding an extra surface on the back in order to hold more tape... __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

11-06-2009, 07:07 AM	#85
anubisx99 here again.. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 324	gents, you CAN use double sided tape to hold it in place however, the only problem I see (trust me I deal with this issue all day, I'm a sign maker lol) is that after you put the tach and the gauges on it adds a lot of weight to the pod and it might fall off (even with the 3M stuff which is pretty strong) beside the weight issue there's also the problem that even if you find a double sided tape that's 1/4" wide you'll still going to have some showing from the edge of the pod, however installing it is really up to you guys how you preferred, besides you'll need to drill some holes for the wires to pass thru...(if you don want them showing of course) __________________ Don't be threating me with a good time!!!

11-07-2009, 12:51 AM	#86
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	ok guys, correction, for the tach, the opening is actually 3 3/8" not 3.5, that's for the sunpro tach setting, the autometer tho is 3.5 if you have a mini monster (shift light included) otherwise is also 3 3/8, for the small the opening is 2 2/16", double check before you get a tach or otherwise you'll have to "Dremmel" the hole a little bigger __________________

11-07-2009, 01:04 AM	#88
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	was my last post deleted? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#73
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	So I know the sizes of the gauges that are going to be used in the pod but I can't seem to find a good way to search for specific gauges in specific sizes. Are there any good, well-established sites that sell gauges that anyone can recommend?

11-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#75
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	jeg's/summit

11-06-2009, 01:13 AM	#84
H3LlIoN View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yarrrr hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Midatlantic Posts: 727	Cheaper monetarily....but it'd end up costing you your soul, just like the rest of us.

11-07-2009, 12:59 AM	#87
Gideon ★weeaboo★ View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Bayou LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 661	Put me down for one, great job guys, thanks for making such a elusive part easier to find and mount to our cars.

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