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Old Jun 14, 2001 | 11:14 PM
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does anybody make them? or will any other cars gauge pillars fit?
Old Jun 14, 2001 | 11:19 PM
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Autometer.. it's universal.
Old Jun 14, 2001 | 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by SkyMax
Autometer.. it's universal.
hmm...got a url or some ish?

get online you hooker.
Old Jun 14, 2001 | 11:25 PM
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Carparts.com has 'em and alamomotorsports.com nm

Old Jun 14, 2001 | 11:26 PM
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Originally posted by ngthing


hmm...got a url or some ish?

get online you hooker.
Just open up any import magazine.. it's everywhere. Also try www.autometer.com You can also buy these pillars in some auto parts stores (depending where you live).
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:02 AM
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I don't know if these are made, but has anybody ever seen some kind of pod that will fit in a DIN opening?
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:03 AM
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I don't know if these are made, but has anybody ever seen some kind of pod that will fit in a DIN opening?
i haven't seen any, but you can custom make em real easy if you could make BMW lights fit, no prob
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:07 AM
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i stand corrected:

http://www.alamomotorsports.com/blitz/dinpanel.html

din panel for gauges
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:09 AM
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You rule!!
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:10 AM
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HKS and Blitz make the DIN holders....

they are about $30, only prob is that they only hold 43mm gauges(and most likely you're looking for 52mm+), but you can always get a piece of ABS plastic cut it to DIN size and with a small drill saw bit and dremel tool...wallah.....DIN size 2-1/16 triple gauge holder! I think one of the 4th gen guys has his this way.
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 01:29 AM
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i honestly don't like the look of the gauges in the din spot...(ne wayts, thats taken up by my eq).

if i dont get teh pillar, im lookin at somethin like dis:

Old Jun 15, 2001 | 01:31 AM
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i think three or four of those would be pretty nifty on the cetner dash..but i dont really wanna bult all that ish on. that's why im lookin at the gauge pillar. cheaper too
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 08:50 AM
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Those Venom meters are ripoffs!!

$100 per meter is BS....you can get an 2-1/16 A/F gauge for $30 at Jegs!
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 10:52 AM
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Has anyone tried a pilar mount on a 3rd gen? Curious how it would work with the power seatbelt track and if it interferes? I've had 3 Autometer Phantom gages sitting around for 2 years that I've never put in.
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Has anyone tried a pilar mount on a 3rd gen? Curious how it would work with the power seatbelt track and if it interferes? I've had 3 Autometer Phamton gages sitting around for 2 years that I've never put in.
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 11:09 AM
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Two of my friends.....

have the 4th gen dual pods on their 3rd gens. it fits fine with two bolts into the A-pillar and doesn't interfere with the seatbelt at all! but as far as I know there is no triple pod available because of the fittment. you can also use gauge cups like THE MAX did as well--->





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Has anyone tried a pilar mount on a 3rd gen? Curious how it would work with the power seatbelt track and if it interferes? I've had 3 Autometer Phamton gages sitting around for 2 years that I've never put in.
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 11:47 AM
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I think that the ABS plastic is about the best idea if you are looking for an inexpensive project. I believe you can find sheets of ABS for pretty cheap from www.specialproducts.com and www.partsexpress.com
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 12:51 PM
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I think i'm gonna get the air flow meter/adjuster that phil has. i think apex makes em. they got like 15HP out of an is300 just from tuning this.
Old Jun 15, 2001 | 02:55 PM
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The Super AFC.....

what they "failed" to mention was that this was in conjunction with full exhaust and intake....thus the AFC only gained around 2-3 hp on this N/A IS300....I doubt you'll need it on your N/A unless you go forced induction or build up the motor!

what I'm thinking is why not instead of buying a "pre-tuned" JWT ECU, get an Apexi ITC(ignition controller) and AFC and have a shop tune them both SPECIFICALLY for your car...IMO I think that would yeild better gains than a JWT unit since it is not car apecific... I really think there are some gains in properly self-mapping the ignition and fuel ACCORDINGLY to your OWN car, rather than how JWT thinks it should be on any Maxima!

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I think i'm gonna get the air flow meter/adjuster that phil has. i think apex makes em. they got like 15HP out of an is300 just from tuning this.
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