Does anyone have the glowshift a-pillar gauge pod? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Sodium Duck · 03-02-2009, 09:18 AM

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/06-07...illar-pod.aspx
Glowshift’s 06 - 07 Toyota Yaris Liftback Triple Pillar Pod is a triple gauge pod specifically designed for your Yaris and will mount three 52mm or 2 1/16th inch gauges while bringing a unique style and look to your vehicle’s interior. Each A-pillar pod is crafted from the highest quality ABS plastic available to withstand cracking, fading, and warping while still giving your Yaris a custom fit and finish. This pod is currently offered in a clean OEM black style while still offering the user the ability to paint the pod if needed. All necessary mounting hardware and instructions are included with each order.

* Full Size Black Triple Pillar Pod
* Holds three 52mm or 2 1/16th inch gauges
* Crafted from the Highest Quality ABS plastic Available
* Includes Mounting Hardware & Instructions
* 1 Year Warranty & Free Installation Support

Right, so... it's an OEM BLACK? a-pillar... Okay, don't got that. It only fits 06-07's... Okay, don't got that...

As long as the fit and finish is ok, anybody know?

Is this it? More pics if it is?
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=13

LtNoogie · 03-02-2009, 09:35 AM

Yikes. I just bought one. This weekend, I spraypainted it with Valspar primer which is almost the same color as the regular interior plastic pieces. Next, I'll spray it with some eggshell clearcoat to protect the primer.

Mike, are you saying that the old a-pillar molding stays on the car and this just mounts on top of it? It kinda makes sense now considering that it had no tabs to connect to the rest of the car.

Sodium Duck · 03-02-2009, 09:57 AM

Huhmmm... Well, please post pics when you finish it up Noogie. So you are using it at the a-pillar totally? You didn't attach it to the original, if I understand you correctly?

Sodium Duck · 03-02-2009, 09:58 AM

freakin ninja posts!

LtNoogie · 03-03-2009, 11:30 PM

I painted the Glowshift gaugepod this weekend. Next is a satin clearcoat and then it goes into the car. I am disappointed that it mounts over the exisitng gaugepod and does not replace it. They give you three screws to fasten it to the existing pillar. Lame

yarisugi · 03-03-2009, 11:48 PM

looks really nice. It looks like you could almost replace the factory one... maybe?

LtNoogie · 03-03-2009, 11:53 PM

I don't know what holds the existing a-pillar cover on. This thing has no clips. I'll try to see how hard it is to remove the a-pillar cover this weekend.

KCALB SIRAY · 03-04-2009, 12:06 AM

I'd just 3M that bad boy in and call it a day so you don't have to use the screws

LtNoogie · 03-04-2009, 12:13 AM

Yeah, that's a thought. I just need to choose the third gauge and stick the entire assembly on one time.

KCALB SIRAY · 03-04-2009, 12:14 AM

do they make a Bad Ass Boosted gauge yet?

LtNoogie · 03-04-2009, 12:15 AM

No just the "I Gotta Have Mo Power Blues" gauge.

PHXDEMON · 03-04-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

I'd just 3M that bad boy in and call it a day so you don't have to use the screws

+1 I would 3m it. Camelll Does the pod bother you and create blind spots when you drive around? The A pillar stock in my liftback without any gauges gets to me sometimes

1NZYaris1 · 03-04-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LtNoogie

I painted the Glowshift gaugepod this weekend. Next is a satin clearcoat and then it goes into the car. I am disappointed that it mounts over the exisitng gaugepod and does not replace it. They give you three screws to fasten it to the existing pillar. Lame

Wow do they make one for Right hand drive cars

Sodium Duck · 03-04-2009, 09:28 AM

FWIW, I think I'll be going with something like this. I'll have an Ecogauge, tachometer, and volt meter possibly.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/52mm-...Q5fAccessories

Sodium Duck · 03-04-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camelll

Another thing that bothers me a little bit even though it is no big deal is that the texture of that pod does not match the stock pillar. When I had mine done I had them sand the passenger side pillar and paint that as well so it matched the drivers side.

Ditto, that's why I'm going for the above, and the blind spot issue.

Doc Zaius · 03-04-2009, 12:34 PM

Thomas (eTiMaGo) has his on the dash as well. Check his garage for pix.

I'm still debating...

33OH · 03-04-2009, 12:57 PM

I mounted my original tach to my dash, it lights up and glares off the windshield at night. Super annoying.

I bought the glowshift A-pillar, and now I'm waiting for it to get warmer so I can paint it/install it..

LtNoogie · 03-04-2009, 03:32 PM

Ryan, the color you see is Vaspar primer. It's a really good match for the OEM color and sticks well to the plastic.

03-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Does anyone have the glowshift a-pillar gauge pod? http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/06-07...illar-pod.aspx Glowshift’s 06 - 07 Toyota Yaris Liftback Triple Pillar Pod is a triple gauge pod specifically designed for your Yaris and will mount three 52mm or 2 1/16th inch gauges while bringing a unique style and look to your vehicle’s interior. Each A-pillar pod is crafted from the highest quality ABS plastic available to withstand cracking, fading, and warping while still giving your Yaris a custom fit and finish. This pod is currently offered in a clean OEM black style while still offering the user the ability to paint the pod if needed. All necessary mounting hardware and instructions are included with each order. * Full Size Black Triple Pillar Pod * Holds three 52mm or 2 1/16th inch gauges * Crafted from the Highest Quality ABS plastic Available * Includes Mounting Hardware & Instructions * 1 Year Warranty & Free Installation Support Right, so... it's an OEM BLACK? a-pillar... Okay, don't got that. It only fits 06-07's... Okay, don't got that... As long as the fit and finish is ok, anybody know? Is this it? More pics if it is? http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=13 __________________ 42.88

03-02-2009, 09:35 AM	#2
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Yikes. I just bought one. This weekend, I spraypainted it with Valspar primer which is almost the same color as the regular interior plastic pieces. Next, I'll spray it with some eggshell clearcoat to protect the primer. Mike, are you saying that the old a-pillar molding stays on the car and this just mounts on top of it? It kinda makes sense now considering that it had no tabs to connect to the rest of the car. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#3
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Huhmmm... Well, please post pics when you finish it up Noogie. So you are using it at the a-pillar totally? You didn't attach it to the original, if I understand you correctly? __________________ 42.88

03-02-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	freakin ninja posts! __________________ 42.88

03-03-2009, 11:30 PM	#5
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I painted the Glowshift gaugepod this weekend. Next is a satin clearcoat and then it goes into the car. I am disappointed that it mounts over the exisitng gaugepod and does not replace it. They give you three screws to fasten it to the existing pillar. Lame __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#6
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	looks really nice. It looks like you could almost replace the factory one... maybe?

03-03-2009, 11:53 PM	#7
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I don't know what holds the existing a-pillar cover on. This thing has no clips. I'll try to see how hard it is to remove the a-pillar cover this weekend. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#8
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	I'd just 3M that bad boy in and call it a day so you don't have to use the screws __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

03-04-2009, 12:13 AM	#9
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Yeah, that's a thought. I just need to choose the third gauge and stick the entire assembly on one time. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-04-2009, 12:14 AM	#10
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	do they make a Bad Ass Boosted gauge yet? __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

03-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#11
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	No just the "I Gotta Have Mo Power Blues" gauge. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

03-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#16
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	Thomas (eTiMaGo) has his on the dash as well. Check his garage for pix. I'm still debating... __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

03-04-2009, 12:57 PM	#17
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I mounted my original tach to my dash, it lights up and glares off the windshield at night. Super annoying. I bought the glowshift A-pillar, and now I'm waiting for it to get warmer so I can paint it/install it..

03-04-2009, 03:32 PM	#18
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Ryan, the color you see is Vaspar primer. It's a really good match for the OEM color and sticks well to the plastic. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

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