VS Gauge Holder Pod Mount.

[tim005]

Hello fellow commodore lovers,
I am real keen on putting some gauges under my headunit in that blank space where one would usaully keep there wallet, phone or anything.
Whilst browsing ebay i came across this particular item which i thought looked real clean and nice:
VN - VR - VS Commodore 2"/52mm Gauge Holder Pod Mount (eBay item 130478504914 end time 02-Feb-11 23:59:17 AEDST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats
My question is though, is this part too expensive?
There is another bloke on ebay who sells the same item but in a shiny metal face finish for 40 dollars, yet i am more keen on a stealth matte black look, yet the price seems a bit steep.
Any advice appreciated, or if anyone wants to point me in the direction of a cheaper item or even make me one for cheaper i am all ears.
Thanks in advance.

[nathanVY]

Depends if you'd rather stuff around trying to make the thing yourself. That looks really good i'd just spend the money and get that IMO

[tim005]

Stuffing around with fiddly things like that is definitely not my forte, i would not be able to do it.
I might take the plunge and buy it then.
Does anyone else have any advice or know any cheaper outlets?

[nathanVY]

Not sure mate but make sure you have all the correct rated fuses in the right places before you go fiddling with the wiring - or you'll end up replacing the body loom like me lol Or get an auto elec to install the gauges. Would love to see a pic of them in.

[tim005]

Not sure mate but make sure you have all the correct rated fuses in the right places before you go fiddling with the wiring - or you'll end up replacing the body loom like me lol Or get an auto elec to install the gauges. Would love to see a pic of them in.

Cheers for the help mate, i think i would get an auto elec to do it for me, the task seems a bit too daunting for me...
I'll be sure to post pictures when i'm done, whenever that is, there's always something to do before the mod i have in mind, i'm sure you can relate...

[nathanVY]

know exactly what you mean... good luck!

[VR_Acclaim]

Buy the cheaper one and paint it I've got my amp controls in checker plate there with a blue led on it, I'll get pics asap 4 u

[tim005]

Buy the cheaper one and paint it I've got my amp controls in checker plate there with a blue led on it, I'll get pics asap 4 u

could be an option i guess mate, but i'm real sold on the clean smooth look of the one i showed above.
i guess i'll have to stop being a stinge and buy one...

[VLC86]

they arn't difficult to make. Even if you get some sheet metal and jsut cut it out, won't look as good. but you pay for what you get

I wouldn't pay that much just for a gauge holder when for a fraction of the price i could give it a go myself.

But i don't really like paying people to do stuff, cos im a tight ass haha

[justbad4you]

get an auto elec to install the gauges.dont risk it if you dont know how(ya dont want to be walking) good luck

Hello fellow commodore lovers,
I am real keen on putting some gauges under my headunit in that blank space where one would usaully keep there wallet, phone or anything.
Whilst browsing ebay i came across this particular item which i thought looked real clean and nice:
VN - VR - VS Commodore 2"/52mm Gauge Holder Pod Mount (eBay item 130478504914 end time 02-Feb-11 23:59:17 AEDST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats
My question is though, is this part too expensive?
There is another bloke on ebay who sells the same item but in a shiny metal face finish for 40 dollars, yet i am more keen on a stealth matte black look, yet the price seems a bit steep.
Any advice appreciated, or if anyone wants to point me in the direction of a cheaper item or even make me one for cheaper i am all ears.
Thanks in advance.

[tim005]

thanks for the help guys, getting an auto electrician to install is a definite for me, i'm not messing around with that kind of stuff.
i haven't decided to buy it or not yet, might wait a bit and see what pops up.

[VS_Pete_1]

If you don`t mind if you get it done could you please put up a price list of parts and labour?
like gauges brand = $20.00
ect ect ect.
Cheers Pete.

[justbad4you]

i agree pic n prices would be nice pete cheers

If you don`t mind if you get it done could you please put up a price list of parts and labour?
like gauges brand = $20.00
ect ect ect.
Cheers Pete.

[Trayner]

well the guages are different prices , the ones on my bonnet cost me $350 for 3 guages , 3 cup holders and wiring all up

[VR_Acclaim]

Mine in my vp all 3 gauges wiring and cups where 420 all defy black outs though,, my calibre ones where about 350

[justbad4you]

is that what the guys pay to have them out on the bonnet? looks ok( not somthing id have) but thay do have a look to them

well the guages are different prices , the ones on my bonnet cost me $350 for 3 guages , 3 cup holders and wiring all up

[triple b]

Just a thought, if you dont have power windows you can use the spot next to the handbrake like i did and still be able to use the wallet holder.



Dont have to pay for a holder then either

[justbad4you]

yove had em in a few weeks now? any issues ? or is all good?

Just a thought, if you dont have power windows you can use the spot next to the handbrake like i did and still be able to use the wallet holder.



Dont have to pay for a holder then either

[tim005]

thanks everyone for the comments.
if i do get it done, which i hope to eventually do after my front bar gets some paint on it and my new monza seats get installed, i shall upload some prices and pics.
i was at autobarn looking at some not too long ago, gauges are definitely not cheap, i want them to light up blue at night to match my dash, headunit and footwell lights.
thanks for the suggestion trible b, i was actually watching your thread about the gauges, i do like what you have done but i think i prefer them under the headunit in terms of position and visibility, also, i want to turn where you have your gauges into a cup holder when i have a lazy weekend.

[VS_Pete_1]

Cheers mate

[VS_Pete_1]

Are the gauges easy to read day and night ?

[triple b]

Are the gauges easy to read day and night ?

If your asking about my location yeah they are, its just a quick look over and you have a clear view of what's goin on.

thanks for the suggestion trible b, i was actually watching your thread about the gauges, i do like what you have done but i think i prefer them under the headunit in terms of position and visibility, also, i want to turn where you have your gauges into a cup holder when i have a lazy weekend.

Thats alrite mate, yeah the cupholder is a good idea, I was actually going to do it before I got the guages but never got around to it

[justbad4you]

no wucking furries..take care

If your asking about my location yeah they are, its just a quick look over and you have a clear view of what's goin on.


Thats alrite mate, yeah the cupholder is a good idea, I was actually going to do it before I got the guages but never got around to it

[keenforvz]

I know this threa is old but just wondering if you custom made the pod or purchased it, if so where?

[tim005]

I know this threa is old but just wondering if you custom made the pod or purchased it, if so where?

hey mate.
That pod was off ebay. Not sure if the block still sells them, definitely worth searching.
Check my thread from the link in my sig if you want pictures!