lo-tek triple gauge pod?

[MOTOWN]

i just ordered one of the triple pillar gauge pods in dark charcoal, anyone have personal experience with fitment issues, likes /dislikes?

i ordered from gaugepods.com

[SC Cheesehead]

Will fit like a glove. LoTek used my A pillar trim piece as a pattern for their pod model. Also used it for the LF color match (and IRRC, fastblackmerc volunteered his for the DC color match).

[ImpalaSlayer]

thank your fellow mm.net members for that unit

[MOTOWN]

Will fit like a glove. LoTek used my A pillar trim piece as a pattern for their pod model. Also used it for the LF color match (and IRRC, fastblackmerc volunteered his for the DC color match).

wow! i didnt know that, glad i pulled the trigger cant wait to get it in:banana2:

[fastblackmerc]

Will fit like a glove. LoTek used my A pillar trim piece as a pattern for their pod model. Also used it for the LF color match (and IRRC, fastblackmerc volunteered his for the DC color match).

Actually they used my spare one for the pattern / fitment and use Rex's for the light flint color match

[FordNut]

Good fit. Be sure and glue the screw cover in place, mine popped off shortly after installing it.

[SC Cheesehead]

Actually they used my spare one for the pattern / fitment and use Rex's for the light flint color match

Well, there you go, I stand corrected! :up:

[Spectragod]

Glad I spent the $$$ for mine, great fit and color match. I used a factory "A" pillar trim under mine (as your supposed to), Duramixed the 2 together, cut holes in the back of the factory "A" pillar trim for guage access, it is very "solid".

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=59&pictureid=888

[MOTOWN]

Glad I spent the $$$ for mine, great fit and color match. I used a factory "A" pillar trim under mine (as your supposed to), Duramixed the 2 together, cut holes in the back of the factory "A" pillar trim for guage access, it is very "solid".

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=59&pictureid=888
man that looks great! i was wondering how the install went, guess ill do the same as you

[ntd]

Good buy they fit like a glove. A lot of work went into making these fit and match our interior colors ask me how I know;).

[fastblackmerc]

Glad I spent the $$$ for mine, great fit and color match. I used a factory "A" pillar trim under mine (as your supposed to), Duramixed the 2 together, cut holes in the back of the factory "A" pillar trim for guage access, it is very "solid".

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=59&pictureid=888

Although the triple gauge pillar can be used by itself, it "should" be mounted to the stock pillar cover. Believe it or not the stock pillar cover has something to do with the safety of the car.

[JOEMERC]

i likey ,nice .i like to have a three pod next to oil and volt gauges.

[Embassy]

Wish they would have produced a dual gauge pod.

[ntd]

Wish they would have produced a dual gauge pod.


If you want all my contact info pm me you can deal with them to produce a dual pod:beer:

[burt ragio]

I was thinking of a single or double pillar pod. I would install a boost & air/fuel gauge. I presently have three gauges at the shifter oil trans temp & voltage. What has everyone found to be the best lay out for gauges ?

[SC Cheesehead]

I believe LoTek can make you a two gauge pod, you can contact them at:

Lo-Tek Inc.
715 - C2 East Geer Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 627-2812

email: info@gaugepods.com (info@gaugepods.com)

[fastblackmerc]

I believe LoTek can make you a two gauge pod, you can contact them at:

Lo-Tek Inc.
715 - C2 East Geer Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 627-2812

email: info@gaugepods.com (info@gaugepods.com)

I don't think they will unless you want to pay big bucks for them to custom make one.

[SC Cheesehead]

I don't think they will unless you want to pay big bucks for them to custom make one.

Didn't say it was necessarily gonna be cheap... ;)

[fastblackmerc]

Didn't say it was necessarily gonna be cheap... ;)

It would be cheaper to buy a dual gauge pod and just add it to the existing pillar cover.

[SC Cheesehead]

It would be cheaper to buy a dual gauge pod and just add it to the existing pillar cover.

Yeah, but that's not what he asked... ;) ------> :D

[Joe Walsh]

Has anyone used the triples gauge pod by itself -> without the OEM pillar cover?

(I have already customized my OEM pillar cover into a dual gauge pod and cannot use it under the triple gauge pod.)

Any problems with using it by itself?

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/RecoveredPictures477-1.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

Has anyone used the triples gauge pod by itself -> without the OEM pillar cover?

(I have already customized my OEM pillar cover into a dual gauge pod and cannot use it under the triple gauge pod.)

Any problems with using it by itself?

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/RecoveredPictures477-1.jpg

There should be a problem using it by itself (that is what I plan to do). Although ntd set this up I was the "man on the ground" since I'm about 20 minutes away from Lo-Tek. Talking to them they said it will work fine by itself but they can't say that because the OEM "A" pillar cover is part of the "safety features" of the car and legally they can't advise you to circumvent the safety features. Just like an exhaust shop can't legally defeat the emissions system by deleating cats.

[Spectragod]

Anything worth doing, is worth doing well. It seems it would be quite easy to get an "A" pillar trim off a P71 and attach it to that. I may have a couple, I'll have to look, if I do, I'll gladly pass them on so other members can attach their pods to the trim.



Has anyone used the triples gauge pod by itself -> without the OEM pillar cover?

(I have already customized my OEM pillar cover into a dual gauge pod and cannot use it under the triple gauge pod.)

Any problems with using it by itself?

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/RecoveredPictures477-1.jpg

[doorgunner808]

I know this is an older thread, but is there any diff. between 2004 MM and 2004 CVLX A-pillar covers other than color? I'm sure that the mounting holes in the actuall A-pillar are the same, but I was just wondering if there were any cosmetic diff. between the two.

Thanks,
DG808

[LANDY]

I know this is an older thread, but is there any diff. between 2004 MM and 2004 CVLX A-pillar covers other than color? I'm sure that the mounting holes in the actuall A-pillar are the same, but I was just wondering if there were any cosmetic diff. between the two.

Thanks,
DG808color is the only difference.

[ntd]

They are the same. You can get them in abs black go to the auto parts store and buy paint in your trim code sometimes the color match insn't perfect. Go to a used car dealer and ask for the # of there trim repiar guy. They can match it perfectly

[Spectragod]

And I do have a couple of P71 A pillar plastic if someone needs one to hack up to mount this triple to.

[doorgunner808]

Thanks guys, I ordered one regardless, I knew it would fit, just wasn't sure of being the same same. And as for the color, 50resto.com has PPG color matched interior paints, so I should be good.

DG808

[napolitano]

good choice, closest to oem look

[MOTOWN]

Thanks guys, I ordered one regardless, I knew it would fit, just wasn't sure of being the same same. And as for the color, 50resto.com has PPG color matched interior paints, so I should be good.

DG808

i ordred mine color matched, it was only like $7 bucks extra!
and its a pefect match:banana:

[doorgunner808]

i ordred mine color matched, it was only like $7 bucks extra!
and its a pefect match:banana:


My only problem is that I have a White CVLX with parchment inerior color. I'm pretty sure that Lo-tek doesnt offer that color....If they did, I would have jumped all over it!!!

[fastblackmerc]

My only problem is that I have a White CVLX with parchment inerior color. I'm pretty sure that Lo-tek doesnt offer that color....If they did, I would have jumped all over it!!!

If the parchment interior is the same as the marauders light flint then it's a match.

[doorgunner808]

LOL nope, not even close. Parchment is almost a tan color, actually lighter than tan. Well the pod arrived today....can't wait to get it finished and installed!!!

[fastblackmerc]

LOL nope, not even close. Parchment is almost a tan color, actually lighter than tan. Well the pod arrived today....can't wait to get it finished and installed!!!

Did you get it installed?

Any pictures?

[CBT]

Needs more gauges. I think you can get one in the center of the steering wheel. :D


Has anyone used the triples gauge pod by itself -> without the OEM pillar cover?

(I have already customized my OEM pillar cover into a dual gauge pod and cannot use it under the triple gauge pod.)

Any problems with using it by itself?

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/RecoveredPictures477-1.jpg

[MOTOWN]

ive got to install mines, bonded the oem pillar cover to the gauge pod, and installed gauges, now i just need to put it in the car!

[SC Cheesehead]

Needs more gauges. I think you can get one in the center of the steering wheel. :D

A triple gauge A pillar pod set up with three AeroForce Interceptors will give you six simultaneous readouts, plus the others that Joe has would equal NINE functions to monitor, GO FOR IT! :D

[CBT]

I'd rather drive than scan gauges, but for peace of mind I guess everything is covered, yes no?!
Dude, I am working on the ULTIMATE spot to put a boost guage!!! I'll PM ya.


A triple gauge A pillar pod set up with three AeroForce Interceptors will give you six simultaneous readouts, plus the others that Joe has would equal NINE functions to monitor, GO FOR IT! :D

[LANDY]

A triple gauge A pillar pod set up with three AeroForce Interceptors will give you six simultaneous readouts, plus the others that Joe has would equal NINE functions to monitor, GO FOR IT! :D I tought we can only install 2 of them, do they sell a kit for 3?

[SC Cheesehead]

I tought we can only install 2 of them, do they sell a kit for 3?

Oh, that's not for the general public, that's a CBT Special... ;)


(Would be nice if they did, the Aeroforce Interceptor is the ****nitts.)

[LANDY]

[QUOTE=SC Cheesehead;1035446]Oh, that's not for the general public, that's a CBT Special... ;)


(Would be nice if they did, the Aeroforce Interceptor is the ****nitts.)[/QUOTE
LOL. I love my aeroforce.

[SC Cheesehead]

LOL. I love my aeroforce.


Yup. Waited darn near six months for it, but it was worth it. Outstanding functionality.

[O's Fan Rich]

I still have mine. But don't have the MM anymore.
Saving it in case I decide to hot rod the Vic.....

[SC Cheesehead]

I still have mine. But don't have the MM anymore.
Saving it in case I decide to hot rod the Vic.....


Hey bubba! How's by you?

[O's Fan Rich]

Hey bubba! How's by you?

Doing ok.... I suppose.

Hey, if my Sis and her hubby move to Charleston... how far is that from you?

[SC Cheesehead]

Doing ok.... I suppose.

Hey, if my Sis and her hubby move to Charleston... how far is that from you?

Couple, t'ree hours at most, all good driving. I'm at the other end of I-26.

I love Charleston, great town.

[O's Fan Rich]

Couple, t'ree hours at most, all good driving. I'm at the other end of I-26.

I love Charleston, great town.

Cool... I could kill two stones with one bird on visit runs then.

Sent you a pm with my contact info.

[SC Cheesehead]

Cool... I could kill two stones with one bird on visit runs then.

Sent you a pm with my contact info.

You betcha. Would love to have a get-together.