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
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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
a compass........Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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
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?
why don't you get a HUD compass, that way you won't need a pod
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=p...ol+pillar+pods
and if you just do something crazy, you get a whole plethora of pods
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=p...ge+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/forum...2015/02/53.jpg
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.
No it a silva compass,just a tad bigger imo to fit it a singe gauge cupQuote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I know that been useing this compass for nearly 20yrs now with NO problems shheesh lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Fair warning.
something like this instead
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2015/02/54.jpg
The you could use something like this for switches..............
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2015/02/55.jpg
yep you wouldn't want EMF disturbing itQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waacof2saZw
These are good
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=55564&stc=1
is that OE , cause a good spot for some kind of gauge, though I have a few hand held onesQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
Never thought about a digital compass,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bell-Over...item20f5d0cb1e
Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Not sure \, just a link I found...lol
Can you post up the link? I like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
Of course mate, yeah the're pretty cool: http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/DSCF0158.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by 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
Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
The UHF firts there nicelly ey!
Yep. Could also put a CD player there or anything really with some creativity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
You could even modiify it to fit a compass...what you reckon 3D, this one;\'s a winnerQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
You could even modify it to fit the GU.
Or buy this one
http://www.consoles.com.au/Nissan_PatrolGU_pods.htm
There's a lot on eBay as well http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/gu-patrol-pillar-pod
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
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.
Do you really like those pods ?, they dont look modern at all IMO ugly would be betterQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Pfft... Cape York, Cape Byron, a Cape is a Cape isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Compasses don't work here in WA anyway.
Doesn't matter where you are they all point at the Pilbara
But it's not a modern car? Looks greatQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I have one of these - the twin radio oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
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 alongQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigcol
been looking at Ritchie compasses in the states [52mm]
not mine.. saw pic online..
Attachment 55583
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....
Attachment 55887
then I got the Left Hand Pillar pod and put a clock in that for her, and the compass..... but its crappy
Attachment 55888
on my side, I have the 3 pod one with the Autron Gauges
Attachment 55889
cheers
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.
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
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281207740...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Send the seller a message he'll do about $13 for post.
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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Attachment 56038
For anyone with an centre dash pod, where or how are you getting the power to the gauges.
Down through the windsceen vent??
thats why I still haven't moved my radio & UHF....... working out how to run the wires without wrecking the dash...........Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
or how it will go trying to mount it solidly - it has Velcro to attach to the dash mat.........
@ BCol what about running the cable under a dash mat ?