Total2f

Anyone have one of these? It says it replaces the whole a-pillar trim which is what I want but the picture could be deceiving. . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-03...item5633f2fc1d

If not any other suggestions or does anyone know of other a-pillar pods that replace the stock trim?

richardparker

iTrader: (7)

Ask for a couple more pics.
It does not even show how the pods are mounted or the whole pillars fitment.
Usally when you buy things where they show half ass pictures their is a reason why,and it's not for the buyers benefit.

Total2f

I did ask for more pics but didn't get a response. . . that's what I was thinking and why I'm hesitating a lot on buying this. I'm looking around for other ones but haven't been able to find anything.

Total2f

Okay it looks like CL-S progression 01 has this. . .

Pics on first page:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...llar+gauge+pod

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

i almost bought that one too...progression says it looks great, but i haven't seen it in person.

Total2f

Did you end up buying another one?

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

i bought a one piece dual pod off ronjon.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

http://www.gaugepods.com/acura.html

Total2f

I saw this one it says full pillar and I would assume it replaces the whole pillar but doesn't specifically say. The description here is also a bit confusing:

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/l...3-p-49509.html

"This pod design will completely cover the lower portion of the factory pillar - not just the mid-section. So there is no unsightly lower seam."

So does that mean there is an upper seam?? Why not just say it replaces the whole trim if that is what it does??

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I dont see a seam in the picture posted. You can always email them. One positive of going through them is you can order it pre-painted for $8 extra.

Im trying to figure out why Vivid racing wants so much more then Lotek themselves for what Im assuming is the same part.

Total2f

It probably just their mark up. . .

JBlueCLS6

iTrader: (2)

Get it done custom with your OEM pillar



Cost a bit more but at least the fitment will be perfect.

Total2f

That does look sweet but I'm not sure I want to spend that much. I'm stretching every dollar as it is. . . I could wait but I've been in a serious modding drought and want to get some stuff done!

CL-S progression 01

iTrader: (2)

this pillar is black i ordered it last year.. it fits pretty well i guess aside from the fact u need to use screws to hold it to the pillar frame of the car. it's a little bit short tho as u;ll notice if u buy it.. u;ll see the bottom should be about 1 cm longer but it isn't noticeable

i painted the passenger side oem pillar black so it matches and it looks sexy... everyone loves the gauges.

lol even my dad asked about them... and he couldn't care less about cars

Total2f

I e-mailed Lotek they said "It’s a full a-pillar and made to cover the existing unit. It attaches with two screws.". I guess if it has to be screwed in anyway why not just get the GNS one and save the stock piece. Which is what I think I'll do.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Im sure you can attach the pods using contact cement or some other adhesive so you dont need to use ugly ass screws.

Total2f

True but I wonder if there are pre-drilled holes for the screws?. . . e-mailing them now lol.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

If there are, since you have to paint it anyway (the GNS one posted that is), you could always fill them with a small dab of bondo. Either way, keep us posted.

CL-S progression 01

iTrader: (2)

i took my pillar off and put that one on.. fit better IMHO

and mine had 2 pre-drilled holes in it

Total2f

Took what pillar off the stock one? Put what one on the GNS one or the Lotek one? I know you have the GNS one . . .

Total2f

The holes aren't pre-drilled on the Lotek pod so I'm going to order that one and see how it overlays. If the fitment is good I'll just glue it on the stock pillar trim piece.

CL-S progression 01

iTrader: (2)

yea i think i got the gns.

i have no clue how u'd keep the oem one on there and have it fit flush. wasn't even an option for me

the screws don't even bother me anymore, just make sure they are black and you won't notice

Total2f

I just ordered the Lotek pod. An important note if anyone else is interested in buying it without the holes drilled you'll have to include: "Do Not Drill Mounting Holes" in the special instructions box when you enter credit card info.

Total2f

The Lotek pod came in and I installed it today. I would upload pics but the forum won't let me for some reason; possibly its having trouble re-sizing the photos. Anyway the pod is supposed to overlay but it would have been extremely tight (like a tiger ) so I took my stock pillar off. I used two sided tape and velcro to mount it and it came out awesome fitment is excellent and color matches very well.

Total2f

Pics in my project/build thread Project: Save a CL sorry about the size I had to compress them in order to upload. . .