A-pillar gauge pod

[Fagerheim]

Hi, I'v searched alot but cant realy find a A-pillar gauge pod that seams to fitt the ti's A-pillar... (universal ones)
Anyone know about a gauge pod that fits the ti good ? and yes I want the gauges in the a-pillar...

[marko]

pillar gauges are gay... please don't do that.

here:

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/int...ges_part1.html

[Fagerheim]

I know alot of ppl do not like em, but i do...
And if im going to push the engine hard on a track or something, I cant look down at gauges in the center console. I need em in my sideview.
Anyone else?

I might have to make em myself with glassfiber....

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by marko

pillar gauges are gay... please don't do that.

here:

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/int...ges_part1.html

I've heard that people have problems with the shifter blocking guages with that style pod

you may have to fiberglass one since the ti doesn't have much of an aftermarket following and most of the guage pods that replace the whole a-pillar panel are made are for coupes or sedans and don't fit and the a-pillar has an odd shape to it so universal ones won't fit either

[gimp]

Originally Posted by Fagerheim

I know alot of ppl do not like em, but i do...
And if im going to push the engine hard on a track or something, I cant look down at gauges in the center console. I need em in my sideview.
Anyone else?

I might have to make em myself with glassfiber....

Pushing hard on the track means you don't have time to look at a gauge. Get a large LED warning light in your field of vision.

[Fagerheim]

emh, yes im looking at the gauges when im at the track... I dont like the led warnings, I want to have 100% control over whats happening with the engine at all times...
This is because im later going to rebuild the engine and turbo charge it, and then I wont ruin it by not haveing gauges that can tell me whats wrong...

I was thinking of buying a universal one cut it as it fit my a-pillar, then use glassfiber to make a form =)

And yes, Iv heard several telling that the shifter is blocking the gauges in the center console...

[budget76]

My shifter doesn't block my gauges I have in the center console. Then again, I have a different setup than that link. There's pics in one of my posted threads. I've also got the m-roady shifter so that could be why

[b.u.ti-ful]

Originally Posted by gimp

Pushing hard on the track means you don't have time to look at a gauge. Get a large LED warning light in your field of vision.

+1

[Fagerheim]

Still I dont want my gauges in the center console... How/when/where I Look/drive dosnt realy matter.
Topic's question is still "Anyone know about a gauge pod that fits the ti good ? (or where to have/make one)" ...
And I dosnt like those In the center console, so I'd like other suggestions and tips please...

Please accept that I would want em in the a-pillar! thnx

[hotmilk400]

make one. not to long and alot cheaper i am sure.. u are probally wasting more time looking online for one, which probally doesnt exist.

if you do look, look on german based websites with a translator

[wv318ti]

Here's where you need to get it, http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com, I just got the 2 pod holder for the 328 4 door, remember only the 4 door items will fit your car. Mine fit great and looks good, happy shopping.

[Fagerheim]

Thanks alot wv318ti ;D
So u didnt have to make it fit ? it fitted right on the a-pillar ? =D
But still the 4door a-pillar aint the same as the ti a-pillar ? em I wrong?
Would be great if u could hook me up with some pictures of your finish!? =)
Thanks alot again! =)

edit: these is the ones u bought ? http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...es/Pillar_Pods

[wv318ti]

No problem, the 4 door A pillars are the same as the 318ti. I have a friend with a 2 door 328is and his wife has a 328i and their both different. Her pillars are the same as mine but his are different. They mount up good and flush with no problem at all. I'm on a goverment computer so I can't post any photos do to being blocked from the pages, but trust me it'll fit great and looks good.

[Fagerheim]

Oh, thanks alot =)
I was looking for the one with 3 slots, Il search a bit more now since i know the 4doors pillars are the same as the ti ones... (I thought Ti pillars were sepsific)
And I think Autometer also makes the ones with 3 slots...

[tiFreak]

sedan a-pillars are the same then? my mistake, I thought I read that they weren't