View Full Version : ZPI Custom Gauge Pod - Painted and Pics


ScionDad
12-24-2005, 09:10 PM
Thanks ZPI-- :bow: ---Kenny had a custom fabricated dual gauge pod that replaces the dome light/sunroof controll. It does accept the sunroof control. My brother just got it back to me painted up today and it looks sick. I'm installing 2 dome light/push on switches so we can keep dome light action.... Install pics after Christmas

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/kirchwrk/PC240190.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/kirchwrk/PC240192.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/kirchwrk/PC240191.jpg

zer0
12-24-2005, 09:22 PM
Def. need the installed pics, looks awesome.

Munch
12-24-2005, 09:24 PM
It looks good, but isn't the placement gonna be kinda hard to see wihile driving?

taek
12-24-2005, 10:06 PM
wow those look ery very nice

-taek

WeDriveScions
12-24-2005, 10:15 PM
Curious... Isn't the cobalt guage narrowband? are you using a converter to run the guage so it works right with a wideband setup?

retrodrive
12-24-2005, 11:40 PM
Nice! It is a good spot to keep the gauges. At least you don't need to move your eyes too far while racing if you want to see the reading.

I wish I could use something like that; however, I have to keep that area flat. I am still coming out with messed up ways to install all of my gauges keeping everything stocklike. :D

Brn2Pla
12-24-2005, 11:44 PM
Dam it....he gave you my idea without one thing!!!!! I can't believe that. Did he tell you I did or did he just say it was his?

ScionDad
12-25-2005, 12:29 AM
Curious... Isn't the cobalt guage narrowband? are you using a converter to run the guage so it works right with a wideband setup?

Yeah, it is a wideband set with digial readout in the glove box for tuning. The Cobalt gauge is converted to narrowband.

ScionDad
12-25-2005, 12:35 AM
Dam it....he gave you my idea without one thing!!!!! I can't believe that. Did he tell you I did or did he just say it was his?

He didn't say either. A few months ago he mentioned it as I was asking about the vent gauges (but it was single) and I bugged him to make one. I think it's even posted on scionlife, but he wasn't sure if he was going to do mass production.

ScionDad
12-25-2005, 12:37 AM
It looks good, but isn't the placement gonna be kinda hard to see wihile driving?

Actually, it less in the way than the rear view mirror.

WeDriveScions
12-25-2005, 01:18 AM
Curious... Isn't the cobalt guage narrowband? are you using a converter to run the guage so it works right with a wideband setup?

Yeah, it is a wideband set with digial readout in the glove box for tuning. The Cobalt gauge is converted to narrowband.

Mind if I ask what Wideband setup you running? I'm looking at innovate or PLX and have yet to really decide...

Sam_J84
12-25-2005, 01:53 AM
It looks good, but isn't the placement gonna be kinda hard to see wihile driving?

you would have to take your eyes off the road.

WeDriveScions
12-25-2005, 02:26 AM
Considering the two guages (A/F and EGT) are more diagnostic, than neccesary to see all the time, the placement is probably just great....

rcruz2525
12-25-2005, 05:28 AM
Like the idea but would like to see it install. Pics please.

Rick C.

ScionDad
12-25-2005, 06:01 AM
Curious... Isn't the cobalt guage narrowband? are you using a converter to run the guage so it works right with a wideband setup?

Yeah, it is a wideband set with digial readout in the glove box for tuning. The Cobalt gauge is converted to narrowband.

Mind if I ask what Wideband setup you running? I'm looking at innovate or PLX and have yet to really decide...

I went with the PLX M-300 package. I liked it because along with the wideband dedicated sensor, it has a built in narrow band output as well for my gauge series. I'm really curious to see how well the narrow band meter matches the wideband unit readings in real time.

Stu_Gotti
12-25-2005, 06:32 AM
Interesting :) Worth-la-asssss without pics mang :)

WeDriveScions
12-25-2005, 06:52 AM
I'm probably going Autometer Nexus, so don't have a guage for A/F... I'm planning on mounting the M-300 digital readout in the cubby... as It doesn't have to be totally street visable for my use, just for dynos as I tune the N2O jets to ensure Balanced A/F. Plus, I think it'd look pretty in there....

Thanks for the response! Much appreciated.

zer0
12-25-2005, 01:03 PM
M-300 ftw!!!!
Makes me wish my headliner and pillars were black instead of that gray color....

Simplyscion
12-25-2005, 02:31 PM
definitely gotta agree with Munch on this one...I think it looks sick Sciondad, definitely innovative. Just be careful cause you are definitely gonna hafta take your eyes off the road to see the gauges...see if they would make you something like an ATI epod for the steering wheel since its only 2 gauges, but hey its up to you....like I said...looks sick :bow: :lalala:

Happy holidays to everyone, especially you and your family Sciondad, and your extended family (ZPI :P )

nester
12-25-2005, 05:00 PM
Ben does great work. He's a ____ing badass with fiberglass.

ScionDad
12-25-2005, 06:52 PM
definitely gotta agree with Munch on this one...I think it looks sick Sciondad, definitely innovative. Just be careful cause you are definitely gonna hafta take your eyes off the road to see the gauges...see if they would make you something like an ATI epod for the steering wheel since its only 2 gauges, but hey its up to you....like I said...looks sick :bow: :lalala:

Happy holidays to everyone, especially you and your family Sciondad, and your extended family (ZPI :P )

Thanks SimplyScion and Merry Christmas to you too.

I already explained to her that these are mainly for tuning and some bling for any passengers or car shows. However, a glance and know what your lookiing at sure doesn't hurt. It's like a quick glance in the rear view.

nester
12-25-2005, 08:27 PM
No matter where you put gauges, you take your eyes off the road to look at them. Unless you get something like the Defi VSD, which puts the info on the windshield..

If you have time to even look at your gauges, when you're hammering, your Scion is too slow. TRUE STORY!

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ScottsdaleTC
12-25-2005, 09:23 PM
Good stuff, I was looking right around this area, can't wait to see pictures.

Sciondad, sent you a PM

Brn2Pla
12-25-2005, 09:30 PM
Hey if you would Sciondad PM me with how much that ran you. Thanks....sorry about earlier I was just really surprised to see that you had that. I thought I would be the first.

DuMa
12-25-2005, 09:45 PM
so you dont need map lights? okay

zer0
12-25-2005, 10:11 PM
He's wiring his own dome/pushbutton lights...

Joey_WRX
12-25-2005, 11:55 PM
sciondad, ive got 5 gauges right now, adding one more for sure, possibly two in the nex couple days, theyre not THAT distracting ;)

kinda cool too to have an interior like a cockpit.... information OVERLOAD.

nester
12-26-2005, 12:15 AM
so you dont need map lights? okay

Maps are :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Men don't stop for directions.. they get GPS Navigation!! :P

DuMa
12-26-2005, 03:36 AM
so you dont need map lights? okay

Maps are :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Men don't stop for directions.. they get GPS Navigation!! :P

i dont actually mean use those lights for reading maps. im just saying what theyre called. theyre useful for at night when you're in the dark somewhere scrambling for some object, like loose change or a pen.

Simplyscion
12-26-2005, 01:16 PM
i dont actually mean use those lights for reading maps. im just saying what theyre called. theyre useful for at night when you're in the dark somewhere scrambling for some object, like loose change or a pen.

Or when you need to twist up a lil something :lalala:
http://www.teamscionrg.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_weed.gif

nester
12-26-2005, 03:05 PM
so you dont need map lights? okay

Maps are :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Men don't stop for directions.. they get GPS Navigation!! :P

i dont actually mean use those lights for reading maps. im just saying what theyre called. theyre useful for at night when you're in the dark somewhere scrambling for some object, like loose change or a pen.

I know. I was kidding.

Brn2Pla
12-26-2005, 03:11 PM
So how much did this cost???

ZPIracing
12-26-2005, 07:14 PM
pricing has not been decided yet.....Brn2PLa.....rember yourss well still have a little something special underneath it.

ScottsdaleTC
12-26-2005, 09:17 PM
Since I have side curtain air bags I think you can sign me up for one of these.