Apex Automotive Eng. Custom Gauge Pod

Apex Automotive Eng. Custom Gauge Pod http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html Installation of three 2 1/16” gauges into an Apex Automotive Engineering Miata Gauge Pod. Blog post here. Gauge Pod. Plastic grain and color are a good match to the Miata dash. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#0 738fa0e4-eccc-4b81-ad31-2df318137664 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0384.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0384.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Gauge Pod.  Plastic grain and color are a good match to the Miata dash.</p></div></div> Profile matches the dashboard’s curve. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#1 f51261ec-fff8-4fef-a2ed-08153dae2b94 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0386.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0386.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Profile matches the dashboard’s curve.</p></div></div> This one has been cut to fit two 2 5/8” gauges. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#2 2e96799d-3f76-4b3f-aa85-840eb501ee2b http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0385.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0385.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This one has been cut to fit<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">two 2 5/8” gauges.</p></div></div> Too big! My gauges are only 2 1/16”. A bit of modification is required. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#3 75620232-05bd-4f68-a689-b894023f220f http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0387.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0387.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Too big!  My gauges are only 2 1/16”.  A bit of modification is required.</p></div></div> Front of the pod masked with painter’s masking tape. Is there anything blue tape can’t do? http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#4 411ac5bb-9d53-421e-912e-07d118c45612 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0389.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0389.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Front of the pod masked with painter’s masking tape. Is there anything blue tape can’t do?</p></div></div> The nice contour of the pod’s face could pose a challenge. Fortunately, with the use of a ball point pen, creating a template was a very simple process. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#5 fa030a78-6672-4d25-9880-4deeb4bf9a52 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0391.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0391.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The nice contour of the pod’s face could pose a challenge. Fortunately, with the use of a ball point pen, creating a template was a very simple process.</p></div></div> The template gets peeled off of the pod. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#6 68ae2d86-810f-41e9-8a93-644aef9b7b47 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0394.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0394.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The template gets peeled off of the pod.</p></div></div> ...and stuck to a scrap piece of aluminum sheet. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#7 3e002382-1e93-4438-9948-66d6682fcc4d http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0395.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0395.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">...and stuck to a scrap piece of aluminum sheet.</p></div></div> Template laid flat onto the aluminum. It is important that the area INSIDE the curve lays flat, and expected that the area outside of the curve be raised up a bit. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#8 b4afcf2e-ee59-4a26-abee-8b5478167630 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0396.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0396.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Template laid flat onto the aluminum.  It is important that the area INSIDE the curve lays flat, and expected that the area outside of the curve be raised up a bit.</p></div></div> Measure 16 times, cut once! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#9 6bf6fafb-7738-4c1f-b9e0-d5675073317a http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0397.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0397.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Measure 16 times, cut once!</p></div></div> Hole saws are great at cutting holes. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#10 ba918c01-6f58-4416-b6f8-6794ff60ee5c http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0398.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0398.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Hole saws are great at cutting holes.</p></div></div> IMG_0399 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#11 2519b3f2-8750-426e-92e8-891dee406e73 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0399.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0399.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0399</p></div></div> Makes great washers, too! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#12 85033b70-d946-4180-ac24-5a73bdf0268b http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0400.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0400.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Makes great washers, too!</p></div></div> IMG_0401 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#13 d98dcfd3-a8ad-4189-9384-e2048cc7fa03 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0401.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0401.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0401</p></div></div> IMG_0402 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#14 d144538d-5815-4bca-818b-6043d201fe36 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0402.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0402.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0403</p></div></div> Notice the lines scribed and the dimples in the center. We went with the top line after I realized that the possibility of the back of the gauges hitting the dash if the gauges were mounted too low in the pod. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#16 0e639ec8-bafe-45d9-908b-b1e11cf8adbb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0404.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0404.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Notice the lines scribed and the dimples in the center.  We went with the top line after I realized that the possibility of the back of the gauges hitting the dash if the gauges were mounted too low in the pod.</p></div></div> The gauge’s diameter is 2 1/16” (or what mr. caliper could call 2.065”) http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#17 a74191e6-69c1-47b3-9dcc-782f7ee06b75 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0408.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0408.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The gauge’s diameter is 2 1/16” (or what mr. caliper could call 2.065”)</p></div></div> The hole saw was only 2” in diameter. Hole saw sizes jump from 2” to 2 1/8”, at least that was what I found at Home Depot / Lowes. I went with the 2” knowing that I would have to up-size the holes myself. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#18 31473117-b76d-4dd4-9963-516868197bb0 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0410.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0410.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The hole saw was only 2” in diameter.  Hole saw sizes jump from 2” to 2 1/8”, at least that was what I found at Home Depot / Lowes.  I went with the 2” knowing that I would have to up-size the holes myself.</p></div></div> This is a deburring tool, which does an awesome job of taking rough edges off of aluminum bits. I’m going to use it enlarge the holes. Apparently, I’ve just found something blue tape can’t do. Oh well. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#19 b5e8cc73-0a63-477f-a25c-dba208050a24 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0411.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0411.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This is a deburring tool, which does an awesome job of taking rough edges off of aluminum bits.  I’m going to use it enlarge the holes.  Apparently, I’ve just found something blue tape can’t do.  Oh well.</p></div></div> The gauges are actually tapered. At 2”, this is as far as the gauge goes. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#20 4f8f1a4a-075f-4322-9a3e-dd37838c62ac http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0412.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0412.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The gauges are actually tapered. At 2”, this is as far as the gauge goes.</p></div></div> At 2.045”, we get to a little more than 1/2 way down on the gauge. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#21 779398be-88a1-4144-80d4-447f948fd4b5 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0413.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0413.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At 2.045”, we get to a little more than 1/2 way down on the gauge.</p></div></div> Bingo! 2.065”. Actually, at Gordon’s recommendation, I went to 2.075:. This will allow the aluminum to expand a bit on hot days without squeezing the gauge unnecessarily. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#22 faaaa236-a84e-4687-98a9-9b75af7c5a05 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0414.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0414.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Bingo!  2.065”.  Actually, at Gordon’s recommendation, I went to 2.075:.  This will allow the aluminum to expand a bit on hot days without squeezing the gauge unnecessarily.</p></div></div> Three amigos. The panel is not quite as symmetrical as I’d like, but hey, I’m not done yet. Also, this is a RACE car, not SHOW car. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#23 b0af5a6f-99db-4ef4-90ed-d0f882d37c90 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0415.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0415.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Three amigos.  The panel is not quite as symmetrical as I’d like, but hey, I’m not done yet.  Also, this is a RACE car, not SHOW car.</p></div></div> IMG_0416 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#24 2f6ae45e-f62c-439e-866e-315ca5824973 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0416.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0416.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">IMG_0416</p></div></div> Here you would see that careful trimming of the pod was required, if that is what I did, but I didn’t. I just masked it with tape, drew a line with a sharpie, and hacked it with a Dremel. http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#25 99da4195-c0a6-47fa-8055-59ecd27df010 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0417.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0417.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here you would see that careful trimming of the pod was required, if that is what I did, but I didn’t.  I just masked it with tape, drew a line with a sharpie, and hacked it with a Dremel.</p></div></div> Test fit! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#26 880a3725-3ed5-444a-95f6-fa391a6d2532 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0418.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0418.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Test fit!</p></div></div> So far, so good! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#27 6a76b740-84d2-4b5f-a292-fe3969f0b69b http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0419.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0419.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">So far, so good!</p></div></div> Test fit in the car. The pod is just resting in place. Next step is to attach the pod to the dash. After that, I’ll figure out the best way to attach the front panel to the plastic pod housing. i would like the face to be removable independent of the pod. At some point, I’ll disassemble the unit and clean off the aluminum face and might put a coat of paint on it - maybe. The wiring is already done, and the gauges work. I have not installed the sensors yet. There is plenty of room left on the pod for waring lights, buttons, switches, etc. Would also make a great mount for a lap timer, etc! http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod.html#28 658c75d9-ef2e-4f6d-9052-7f8c39fee5c8 http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0422.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/willm/Site/Photo_Albums/Pages/Apex_Gauge_Pod_files/Media/IMG_0422.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Test fit in the car.  The pod is just resting in place.  Next step is to attach the pod to the dash.  After that, I’ll figure out the best way to attach the front panel to the plastic pod housing.  i would like the face to be removable independent of the pod.   At some point, I’ll disassemble the unit and clean off the aluminum face and might put a coat of paint on it - maybe.<br/></p><p class="Caption"><br/></p><p class="Caption">The wiring is already done, and the gauges work.  I have not installed the sensors yet. <br/></p><p class="Caption"><br/></p><p class="Caption"><br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="Caption">There is plenty of room left on the pod for waring lights, buttons, switches, etc.  Would also make a great mount for a lap timer, etc!</p></div></div>