So I wanted to know what everyone thinks of getting a dual gauge A-pillar for the CL-S.

Now I am not boosted I just want it cause I am putting in a transmission cooler soon and I decided that I want to do a trans temp gauge as well.

However there's nowhere to put it that looks proper. Therefore the a-pillar pod is ideal. And I want a voltmeter gauge also cause my old car had that and I loved it. Was great for a heads up on electrical problems.

anyways. so what you think, for my situation?

GAUGE POP OR NOT

 

Hmm you'll get a lot of negative comments on doing it since you're not boosted.. I like the looks of it but it's kinda pointless unless you're boosted, IMO. Have you thought about the glove box?

 

I like the gauge pod, boosted or not.

I will eventually get one and probably wont go boosted.

 

Meh just put it in the glove bawx

 

IMO if you aint boosted a gauge pods looks stupid in any car.

 

Batt voltage= rice imo

 

RICE or not, it's for a purpose, not just so I have a stupid gauge to look at.

I think I'm gonna get it either way, since the glove box, u gotta open up to look at which is pretty stupid imho. Gauges are supposed to be there to observe all the time.

anyways... I'm ordering the pod and gauges now. hopefully i can get them for my B day but i doubt it.

 

tranny temp gauge? That sounds like a must do mod for the auto guys

 

yea man I am doing a transmission cooler so I thought why not go all out and do a trans temp gauge... so I am.

Just paid for the gauges and pod on ebay.

all and all with shipping was like. 240 give or take 10.

just need paint to match the A pillar and that's all i am set.

September is gonna be my kinda month :-)

for those who are wonder what gauges I got...

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/elite...or-gauges.aspx

 

I plan on doing a before, and after, analysis using my trans temp gauge on how effective the trans cooler really is.

I am going to see what's the avg temp throughout the week... noting the temps and driving conditions. and then do it all over again with the cooler installed.

So hopefully I can report some solid data back to the auto guys who dunno if it's really worth getting or not.

 

Its been proven that a trans cooler doesn't help prolong the life of the trans. Its not heat that kills the trans. Its the internals (passage ways). But it u race ur car often than a trans cooler will help.

 

^+1 the only reason why I got one was because I was boosted.

 

For what you have i wouldn't do a guage pod. If i was gonna get a guage pod i would have the guy who made civics and other ppls make mine. he attaches 2 pods to the top plastic piece behind the steering wheel. he charges 180 to make the guage pod. I believe he is on the forum.

 

damn, am i the only one who doesn't like the look of gauge pods?

but if i was you CL-S progression and i liked it, i'd do it

 

I fucking hate gauge pods. They look out of place.

BTW, when there is no critical need for gauges =

Get this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_3263wt_849

Mount it low and enjoy not getting laughed at.

 

it's bought and paid for. so I'm getting it.

And I plan on tracking the car a few times next year after suspension. So I'd like to know how the trans is doing.

I already got it rebuilt and it's mint, so I intend on ensuring it stays that way. Trans temp and volt meter I thought are 2 things the auto cl should have and does not.

every car should have a volt meter IMHO, and I wanted to monitor the transmission. so it led to this. Anyways. I'll revive this thread once I get everything in the car.

 

I think they're both good gauges to have

 

I'm interested in the temp readings with and with out the cooler .
Daily,
And lower gear gated driving.
Like ripping around in 2nd when the car should be in atleast 3rd.
If it does lower the trans temps while really working the trans then I would do the trans cooler.

As far as the gauges .
I would not do pillar mounted one's unless they were nice fiberglassed or covered nicely to look as one piece.
Not like a universal set up that just mounts to the factory pillar,
It would look cheap.
The volt gauge is a good idea but,not a gauge you want up near your face.
It constintly fluctuates and might be a distraction at night

 

Ricey if you aren't boosted. Wouldn't worry about trans temp anyways. It's not the temp of the fluid that's killing the autos.

 

i definitly dont see a volt gauge as being nessasary.

 

Electrical issues are uncommon on these vehicles. It's about as worth wild as putting in a differential temp gauge on the manuals. Something COULD happen but the chances are slim to none that it's worth the money and effort for something that'll likely never happen.

 

Only if your not trying to burn up your car amplifiers.
Too little voltage will smoke your amps

 

Just use the dimming lights to gauge it.

 

lol. both those gauges are pointless.

 

I have this plugged into my cigarette adapter:


Works good when you want to know how much juice your battery has when your playing your stereo with the car off. Green backlighting matches the stock lighting at night too.

 

lol think what you want guys. I had major voltemeter issues with my previous car so I am a lil bit paranoid now that my car is getting past the decade park. and as for the tranny, i've always been worried since i needed to replace mine.

and the a-pillar pod is all one piece, I wouldn't pay money for it otherwise.

I was thinking of fabbing one with fiberglass resin but decided not to.

 

so I guess you dont need a poll now eh?

 

lol funny guy.

I was just curious what the overall opinion of it was. not that is was going to solitify my mind.

but now I know 7/10 of you think it's pointless.

it is how it is

 

I have a dual gauge pillar for sale if anybody is interested...

 

So why did you ask for people's opinions when you're just going to write them off and do your own thing anyways?

 

is it a sin to ask for people's opinion yet still have a 90% predetermined outcome.

like i said I was curious to see what everyone thinks.

If the thread was titled, "Help me make my decision guys" then i could see ur point

 

I'm just saying don't ask for people's opinions and then write them off as stupid. You asked for them in the first place.

 

Your poll title was:

"Should I get the dual gauge pod"

 

i asked for all your opinions to see if you agreed with mine (is that crime). Not so you guys could make the decision for me.

like I said the title was not, "make my decision for me"

it was help me make my decision.

and no one brought up any point that made me change my mind even though most of you don't like it. But your reasoning for not liking it is cause it looks "rice".

lol so If you think that is supposed to make my mind up then your are sadly mistaken.

I merely wanted to see why most people have a stigma about the dual gauge pod. and I was right, most people do have a pre-determine notion of why you should have an a-pillar pod.

I didn't know people would take offence to me trying to figure that out.

 

ok I kinda screwed up.

after reading over the ebay add again it says Placement: Frontright

The picture shows the typical apillar pod on the frontleft. I didn't even know they made pillar pods for the other side (especially on a left hand drive car only)

Anyways, does anyone know if it's probably a typo or.... cause it just boggles my mind that the ONLY one i could find was apparently for the other side of the car.

if anyone knows that'd be a nice release of some anxiety... thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...1#ht_543wt_691

 

If its picture correct than u got the left side. They might be looking at the car from the front. Hence it being front right

 

prob a typo

 

you guys both have a good point. never thought of it that way. thanks

 

well today I finally got the item. installed it in 20 mins (gauges were already wired up).

looks pretty darn good fellas!!!

I will have pictures up in a bit.. i'm just nursing a beer right now and relaxing.