DIY Gauge Holder / Pod

[type_one]

This are my DIY gauge holders....:regular_smile: Very amateur..heheh
Comments are welcomed...

Material used:

1 x Plastic Clipboard (forgot how much)
2 x 2" PVC Hose Elbow (RM2 each)
1 x Spray Paint (RM5)
1 x Anti Slip Mat
Double-sided tape, Some sponge, 14-gauge wires, sand paper

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I chose to use the dashboard aircond outlet to place my gauges, as the empty space inside would make it easier to hide the wires..

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The PVC elbow i used - Before spraying it black..

 

[type_one]

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The plastic clipboard, cut according to the aircond outlet cover (pic1), then holes are drilled accordingly to fit the PVC elbow.. edges are sand-papered so it'll fit properly.

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Cut anti slip mat to cover the clipboard, i didn't intend to spray it..

 

[type_one]

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The gauges are prepped by running the wires longer, then attaching some sponge around it in order for it to fit snugly in the PVC elbow..(The elbow's slightly larger than the gauges)

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Gauges are inserted into the PVC elbows, then into the clipboard..wires are cabled-tied together..

 

[type_one]

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Necessary covers are removed for the installation..wires are run through, and wired up, then tested...everything ok..

 

[type_one]

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The finished article........

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

vr creative n vr nice... but if u can custom some fibreglass to make it more lookalike den superb lo...

i've seen such idea from a japanese diy website....

 

[type_one]

Thanks..
That's the problem..not familiar with diy-ing fibreglass... where to get har??
would like to learn...

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

i also not sure about fibreglassing leh... hehe...

 

[type_one]

hehe.. thanks anyways.... anybody who does??

 

[edwin_lcw]

very good job ..... bravo

 

[type_one]

thanks bro..

 

[nitrus]

look dem cute wey.. like submarine =P

 

[type_one]

Hehehee... u mean a periscope??
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[nitrus]

yeah!
but like the eyes of a cute monster peeking out from ur dashboard.. hahahhaa nice one btw..

 

[type_one]

haahaa.... monster... nothing monster bout my car!.. thanks bro..

 

[ndselvam]

Very fantastic work bro --- - Well sumore u saved me - some money la


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Good idea, creative design

 

[Root-X]

good job .. nicely done .. :)

 

[type_one]

Root-X : Thank you, thank you..

Very fantastic work bro --- - Well sumore u saved me - some money la


PM - me -type_one -- we go yum cha on me ----


Good idea, creative design

ya kah? you did yours as well?? post your pics here, why don't you? sharing is caring.. yumcha all no problem.... maybe we should all have a DIY TT session..:regular_smile:

 

[weikhee86]

very nice work bro. looks very professional. and no need to buy expensive pods from the shop. :) thanks for sharing

 

[type_one]

thanks weikhee86.. that's the main reason i did it, no $$$.. hehe..