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Joseph1LE 11-09-2015 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ (Post 8716845)
Since you mention using the OBD, this would be another option...i am using Dash Command app and play it thru my radio..Torque could do the same...
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...psklwsrthm.jpg

Can this read air/fuel???

TRC-SS 11-09-2015 03:39 PM

This is my setup.

The Gauge Pod is made by "Ortiz Custom Gauge pods" and i used Evo Sport Boost Gauge and Air/Fuel Gauge

I really like how factory looking the Pods are and they are great line of view!

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...pseffwcjr3.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psdtdqbs1i.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps1be3ky3f.jpg

TRC-SS 11-09-2015 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IneedAZ (Post 8716845)
Since you mention using the OBD, this would be another option...i am using Dash Command app and play it thru my radio..Torque could do the same...
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...psklwsrthm.jpg

This is Crazy cool!!!:hail:

BaronConcepts 11-09-2015 04:51 PM

Check out our dash mounted gauge pods. Integrates easily with speaker cover for easy removal / service of gauges. Check out the link for more info and photos

www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread,php?t=427227

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...pstfalhrfg.jpg

Joseph1LE 11-09-2015 06:05 PM

No one thinks these empty gauge pods are expensive as hell for small pieces of shaped/molded plastic? I'm in need of some gauges to monitor A/F and nitrous pressure and went searching expecting the gauge pods to be $40-50 bucks.... Maybe $60 at the most.... But $130 for a dual pod!? I was sure in for a surprise lol.

blake-b 11-09-2015 06:11 PM

The autometer pillar pod is under $100
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1392187759

IneedAZ 11-09-2015 06:19 PM

I use this single gauge to monitor my nos pressure, fuel pressure, and afr
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps72cc9ef7.jpg
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps20386aa6.png

hammdo 11-09-2015 06:49 PM

Yep, the pods are a bit high for sure. Not too many options unless you want to make your own. I know the folks who sell them have to make molds etc so that does factor into the cost (how many they sell vs setup)...

-Don

hammdo 11-09-2015 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRC-SS (Post 8727847)
This is my setup.

The Gauge Pod is made by "Ortiz Custom Gauge pods" and i used Evo Sport Boost Gauge and Air/Fuel Gauge

I really like how factory looking the Pods are and they are great line of view!

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...pseffwcjr3.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psdtdqbs1i.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps1be3ky3f.jpg

I really debated these vs the AeroForce pod. Really looks nice for sure...

-Don

LTRS777 11-09-2015 07:36 PM

Ultra gauge is pretty slick for 70 bucks. Very capable setup.

VTSummit 11-09-2015 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaronConcepts (Post 8728022)
Check out our dash mounted gauge pods. Integrates easily with speaker cover for easy removal / service of gauges. Check out the link for more info and photos

www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread,php?t=427227

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/a...pstfalhrfg.jpg

I never understood why they point straight back- makes them hard to read.
Those Ortiz ones are slick, but I think I'll end up putting two single pods on the center speaker grille, angled to I can read them easily.

Joseph1LE 11-10-2015 05:52 AM

So do our cars have their own wideband sensor that a gauge such as the interceptor gauge can read from? Or do we need the whole wideband sensor kit? I know the primary O2s read air/fuel I don't see why it couldn't just get the air/fuel info from there.

BaronConcepts 11-10-2015 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTSummit (Post 8728405)
I never understood why they point straight back- makes them hard to read.
Those Ortiz ones are slick, but I think I'll end up putting two single pods on the center speaker grille, angled to I can read them easily.

The way camera captures the distance between you and the gauges is not accurate. Put a cellphone where our gauges pods are and look at it from the driver seat - it will give you a good idea of how easy it will be see. They sit far back enough that all gauges are easily visible and hasn't been an issue for a single owner yet.

While prototyping our design, we had a version with angled pods. Honestly, it looked terrible. It looked bad from inside the car, outside the car and even worse from passenger seat.

As far as the price goes I can only speak for our own product. Our most expensive 2 gauge pod is currently on sale for $109 and 3 gauge pod is $129 with Free Shipping. You have to keep in mind that we pay credit card processing fees, actual shipping costs, warehousing, packaging etc. Our product is made out of high quality ABS molded plastic. Th entire piece is ultrasonically welded together. Bezel rings are machined aluminum. We use only the highest quality parts and pay premium for them. Believe me, our margins are pretty low on them and we are definitely not getting rich off them.

IneedAZ 11-10-2015 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph1LE (Post 8728841)
So do our cars have their own wideband sensor that a gauge such as the interceptor gauge can read from? Or do we need the whole wideband sensor kit? I know the primary O2s read air/fuel I don't see why it couldn't just get the air/fuel info from there.

I had installed the O2 and wideband made my Innovative..i have the LC1.


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