Pillar Pod Question
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Car: 1989 TTA
Engine: 3.8 Turbo
Transmission: 200R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Pillar Pod Question
I am going to order a 2 gauge Pod, are the full pillar pods better than the partial? I am concerned with the esthetic look once installed..
Full:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-12202
Partial:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-10200
Full:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-12202
Partial:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-10200
#2
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Re: Pillar Pod Question
Get a trippel partial. (my vote) I have a 3 full, and ended up cutting it.
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Re: Pillar Pod Question
Regarding Autometer pods...
With my car with the 2-gauge full pillar, the bottom pod sat on top of the dash pad pretty severely; I didn't like this.
I went with just the partial two gauge pod, pitched the press-in Christmas tree fasteners and used black oxide finished, 4-40 round head socket machine screws.
The downside to the partial pillar is you'll probably have to cut into the existing pillar trim panel to get gauge clearance and holes for the hook-ups. I used Stewart-Warner HD gauges and I had to do this. In hindsight, I probably wouldn't have even installed aftermarket gauges.
With my car with the 2-gauge full pillar, the bottom pod sat on top of the dash pad pretty severely; I didn't like this.
I went with just the partial two gauge pod, pitched the press-in Christmas tree fasteners and used black oxide finished, 4-40 round head socket machine screws.
The downside to the partial pillar is you'll probably have to cut into the existing pillar trim panel to get gauge clearance and holes for the hook-ups. I used Stewart-Warner HD gauges and I had to do this. In hindsight, I probably wouldn't have even installed aftermarket gauges.
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Re: Pillar Pod Question
I went with a triple pod in the full length A pillar. I had fitment issues but mine went into a convertible which has slightly modified a pillar covers. You may not have any issues with a hard top or t top.
In the future I may get another A-pillar and take the route that 841LE has shown.
In the future I may get another A-pillar and take the route that 841LE has shown.
Last edited by Tibo; 05-01-2017 at 04:09 PM.