Dash pods

[threedogs]

Hi all can I get some pics of dash pods please, 3 or 4 gauge mainly.
somehow I want to incorporate my silva compass into one, without chopping it up too much.
not links as I want to see how others have done there gauges

[Bigcol]

somehow I want to incorporate my silva compass into one, without chopping it up too much.


a compass........

I have been looking for one for ages....
you got a pic?

I cannot access Photobucket to get a pic from there, will try tonight

[the evil twin]

You will need to be very choosey on what wiring and guages you put anywhere near a compass or did you mean you have a really BIG compass that will need teh space of 3 to 4 gauges?

[Clunk]

why don't you get a HUD compass, that way you won't need a pod

[Clunk]

I know you said you didn't want links but I've never been one to pay much attention to what's been said, so here is a google search of nissan patrol pillar pod images.

Knock yourself out

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=pillar+pods&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LS_wVJXPCpOB8gXvpILgDw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=nissan+patrol+pillar+pods

[Clunk]

and if you just do something crazy, you get a whole plethora of pods

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=pillar+pods&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=LS_wVJXPCpOB8gXvpILgDw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=gauge+pillar+pods

This one is obviously for left hand drive but hey, why not, you can never have too many gauges and things hey.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/02/53.jpg

[threedogs]

I have a silva compass on top of the dash, but found some marine in dash ones from the states that look
exactely like a 52mm gauge, centre top the batteries dont affect the compass,
It only moves if you place the compass near the A pillars, where the batteries are.

[threedogs]

You will need to be very choosey on what wiring and guages you put anywhere near a compass or did you mean you have a really BIG compass that will need teh space of 3 to 4 gauges?

No it a silva compass,just a tad bigger imo to fit it a singe gauge cup

[Winnie]

I have a silva compass on top of the dash, but found some marine in dash ones from the states that look
exactely like a 52mm gauge, centre top the batteries dont affect the compass,
It only moves if you place the compass near the A pillars, where the batteries are.

But what ET is saying is that being a compass is such a very sensitive piece of equipment, any electricity running through a cable nearby emits EMF which could disturb it.

[threedogs]

But what ET is saying is that being a compass is such a very sensitive piece of equipment, any electricity running through a cable nearby emits EMF which could disturb it.

I know that been useing this compass for nearly 20yrs now with NO problems shheesh lol

[Winnie]

Fair warning.

[Clunk]

something like this instead

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/02/54.jpg

The you could use something like this for switches..............

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/02/55.jpg

[Clunk]

But what ET is saying is that being a compass is such a very sensitive piece of equipment, any electricity running through a cable nearby emits EMF which could disturb it.

yep you wouldn't want EMF disturbing it


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waacof2saZw

[Maxhead]

These are good

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55564&stc=1

[threedogs]

These are good

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55564&stc=1

is that OE , cause a good spot for some kind of gauge, though I have a few hand held ones
Never thought about a digital compass,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bell-Overhead-Digital-Compass-and-Clock-/141563054878?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20f5d0cb1e

[Maxhead]

is that OE , cause a good spot for some king of gauge


Not sure \, just a link I found...lol

[Winnie]

Not sure \, just a link I found

Can you post up the link? I like it.

[Maxhead]

Can you post up the link? I like it.

Of course mate, yeah the're pretty cool: http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh17/reollc4/DSCF0158.jpg

[Winnie]

What about this one for a gq? Well made and looks good.
It's not for a GU and I dunno how you'd go fitting that compass but for anybody else interested.

http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_GQ_pods.htm

[Maxhead]

What about this one for a gq? Well made and looks good.
It's not for a GU and I dunno how you'd go fitting that compass but for anybody else interested.

http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_GQ_pods.htm


The UHF firts there nicelly ey!

[Winnie]

The UHF firts there nicelly ey!

Yep. Could also put a CD player there or anything really with some creativity.

[Maxhead]

Yep. Could also put a CD player there or anything really with some creativity.

You could even modiify it to fit a compass...what you reckon 3D, this one;\'s a winner

[Winnie]

You could even modify it to fit the GU.

Or buy this one
http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_PatrolGU_pods.htm

[Maxhead]

There's a lot on eBay as well http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/gu-patrol-pillar-pod

[the evil twin]

A compass?

That's one of them doovers the First Fleet used so they could have a 50/50 chance of hitting Australia.
Then 40 years ago the Yanks came along with that GPS thing and that sorted that out

[threedogs]

Ive always found a compass handy, wish we had one going to Cape York,
Luckily the driver noticed the sun was on the wrong side of the 4x4.

[threedogs]

You could even modify it to fit the GU.

Or buy this one
http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_PatrolGU_pods.htm

Do you really like those pods ?, they dont look modern at all IMO ugly would be better

[the evil twin]

Ive always found a compass handy, wish we had one going to Cape York,
Luckily the driver noticed the sun was on the wrong side of the 4x4.

Pfft... Cape York, Cape Byron, a Cape is a Cape isn't it?

Compasses don't work here in WA anyway.
Doesn't matter where you are they all point at the Pilbara

[Winnie]

Do you really like those pods ?, they dont look modern at all IMO ugly would be better

But it's not a modern car? Looks great

[Bigcol]

You could even modify it to fit the GU.

Or buy this one
http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_PatrolGU_pods.htm

I have one of these - the twin radio one

s'okay...... I suppose......
but I have the 3 pod pillar pod on drivers side,
and a 2 pop pillar pod on the passenger side - hers has clock & compass.....

[threedogs]

I have one of these - the twin radio one

s'okay...... I suppose......
but I have the 3 pod pillar pod on drivers side,
and a 2 pop pillar pod on the passenger side - hers has clock & compass.....

that was my thinking just bought the clock, is the compass easily read as you drive along
been looking at Ritchie compasses in the states [52mm]

[mullet_hunter]

not mine.. saw pic online..

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[Bigcol]

I cannot see the compass from my side, but its a small crappy one anyway
originally I had this - temp / compass / time, as SWMBO kept annoying me wanting to know the time - as you can see, I have the dash pod on top of the dash - meh...... still havent decided to move the radio & UHF into yet....

55887

then I got the Left Hand Pillar pod and put a clock in that for her, and the compass..... but its crappy

55888

on my side, I have the 3 pod one with the Autron Gauges

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cheers

[threedogs]

Thanks BC think Ill go the LHS pillar pod route, the LED clock in the dash is crapola IMO,
so I bought a 52mm white face job, just waiting on some more info from the Ritches compass
PPL.
Bit restricted on top of the dash on how to run the wires.

[Bigcol]

have you got a link for those Ritches Compass TD.......??

thats the 3rd crappy cheap compass I have put in on her side.... really want a good quality one

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281207740914?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Send the seller a message he'll do about $13 for post.

[Hardyards]

Hey TD, I made my own center consoles (roof and floor) and fitted a compass out of an aircraft I used to fly. Start and house battery volyages either side actuated by a toggle switch. Doesn't restrict view from drivers side, yet easy to read. Added a pic of my pillar pod (2 x gauge) but both are duel gauges so i have oil temp/pressure and EGT/Boost.
You could modify an overhead console if you don't want to make your own.

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56038

[threedogs]

For anyone with an centre dash pod, where or how are you getting the power to the gauges.
Down through the windsceen vent??

[Bigcol]

For anyone with an centre dash pod, where or how are you getting the power to the gauges.
Down through the windscreen vent??

thats why I still haven't moved my radio & UHF....... working out how to run the wires without wrecking the dash...........

or how it will go trying to mount it solidly - it has Velcro to attach to the dash mat.........

[threedogs]

@ BCol what about running the cable under a dash mat ?

[Bigcol]

never actually thought of that TD..........

I was / am more worried about having it anchored to the dash safely

with my old GQ, I had the cables come up through where the dash bolted to the firewall

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/collorr/Dash.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/collorr/media/Dash.jpg.html)

cannot see them (ofcourse) but they had 2 brackets at the back that used the bolts that hold the dash to the firewall, as well as having a small "knife like" edge at the front, to slide in between the center dash and the dash itself to hold the front

[threedogs]

Most dash pads Ive used stayed put pretty much , then just velcro the pod to the mat .
Cut a hole in the Mat and go from there,
All good in theory lol

[krbrooking]

I am pretty sure that these come factory in the ti models, I know a family friend has the 4.8ti and he has one. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55564&stc=1

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