For you guys who have installed gauge pods, do they come in black and you paint them the interior color? If so, what type of paint did you us?

Thanks,

 

The Lotek pod comes pre-painted and matches really well.

 

i have heard the lo-tek doesnt fit well...whats your opinion bob?

 

I have a lotek 2 gauage pod fit is good and color match is fine also. Hope this helps. However if you need to paint one, go to dealer they have spray paint. They use when changing interior parts. Artie

 

J15,

The initial run of Lotek Pods didn't fit well (especially the 2 pod).

Also, initailly they used a 'clip' to hold the pod onto the pillar and have since changed the design to screws. Yes, you must drill CAREFULLY.

The screws allow for a bit of leeway and fit a little better than the clip. Both of the "L's" Ive done turned out fine (read: said owners were satisfied)

I'm sure the autometer unit is a nice piece also.

Bob

 

I have the LoTech pod. The only problem with the fit was at the bottom next to the dash it had a twist to it. Cut a 1/2" peice of black styrofoam to put in the gap, fits good now.

Can any one help me find the gauge pod that fits on the top of the steering column made by autometer? Does this guage pod interfere with veiwing the odometer?

 

Just ordered a Lotek 3 gauge pod from their website. I noted that the pod for our truck specifies a 2" gauge. Availability of the 2" gauges, or at least the Autometer white face gauge, is limited. Does the Lotek pod have enough "meat" to modify it to accept the 2 1/16" gauge?

 

The 2” are actually 2 1/16”.
The next size up is 2 5/8”

 

I think bob had to use a dremel to get the 2-1/16" guages to fit but there is a good chance i may be wrong!

 

the 2 1/16 gauges should fit with no problems.

I used the dremel to drill the hole in the pillar for the mounting screws and to burn a hole in the firewall's boost line grommet in order to run the wires from the gauges to the sending units.

Bob

 

Bob,
Can I assume that all the gauges used are the electrical type, no mechanical?

 

has anyone heard of the gauge pod that mounts on the steering column right in front of the steering wheel?

 

VA,

the only mechanical gauge I've done is a boost gauge as you tap into the existing vac/boost line under the dash.

Other mechanical gauges could be used but there could be some safety implications (ie: having a mechanical fuel pressure gauge, crashing, and becoming a crispy critter). A mechanical oil pressure gauge could be accomplished also but I'd want to have braided stainless steel lines.

ServiceTex,

Autometer makes the steering column pod and it fits really well. I believe Summit carries them.

Bob

 

I have the 3 guage pod from autometer on the pillar, but also installed the pod on the steering column for the air/fuel. The only thing it hinders is the odometer reading when your driving. The fit was great and I was leary about drilling the holes in the column for the little plastic rivits that I just took some thick double-sided tape and stuck it on. The fit was so good that you can't tell how it stays on.