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Rcfiddy1 · 07-08-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

So its just the piece that slides into the pod in the middle and into the hook that is allowing the top to pop out? Not sure how that works but hell, at this point I'll try just about anything to keep the damn thing in place.

Yes, you'll notice on the newer clip the part that will actually goes in the a pillar is now metal with a better mechanism that will hold the tab that slides into pod almost like a spring clip. Also the part on the pod is metal and don't wear out. So when you snap it onto the a pillar it will actually pop into pace. Here is a photo I shot showing the tabs I'm speaking of. Notice I also flocked my guage pod. Hope this makes sense.

2010SSRSM6 · 07-08-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rcfiddy1

Yes, you'll notice on the newer clip the part that will actually goes in the a pillar is now metal with a better mechanism that will hold the tab that slides into pod almost like a spring clip. Also the part on the pod is metal and don't wear out. So when you snap it onto the a pillar it will actually pop into pace. Here is a photo I shot showing the tabs I'm speaking of. Notice I also flocked my guage pod. Hope this makes sense.

I have to swing by the Toyota dealership across the street today so I may as well pick one up (or order it). I double check and verify that GM part# 11611258 is the new style while I'm there.

DesertCamaro · 07-08-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

also, I took down the pod 6 months after installing and I noticed it was starting to slightly warp ..I believe with the weight of the pods and thinness of material, it will warp over time..imo

Had a pillar pod setup on my last car and encountered the same problem, alot of heat generated that close to the windshield. May or may not be the problem?

2010SSRSM6 · 07-08-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCamaro

Had a pillar pod setup on my last car and encountered the same problem, alot of heat generated that close to the windshield. May or may not be the problem?

Heat may be a contributing factor to warping over time, but mine has fallen off since the day it was installed.

Deke736 · 07-08-2014, 01:28 PM

I am interested to see if this works. I have the same problem, but I have a 2012 with the newer clip pictured above. I have also tried 2 different Autometer gauge pods and both had the fitment issues. I almost feel like the pod is made just a bit too big because even when I hold it tight, it doesn't fit as well as the factory part. I hope this fix is legit, because I am tired of seeing daylight behind my A-pillar!

thahemp · 07-08-2014, 02:47 PM

I haven't had any problems with mine. I'm not sure I did anything special either... maybe just luck of the draw. I was pretty careful with those clips and I have only installed it once. Both gauges are AEM.

blake2010ss · 07-08-2014, 02:57 PM

There's probably a few out there that just happen to fit but the majority seems like its the same problem. I'm glad I started this thread so hopefully all of us with this issue can get it resolved.

T-r3x · 07-09-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blake2010ss

This is what mine keeps doing.

Attachment 643591

Just like my gauges, LOL
What's the white point above the upper gauge? shift light?

blake2010ss · 07-09-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by T-r3x

Just like my gauges, LOL
What's the white point above the upper gauge? shift light?

Methonal light.

*mlee* · 07-09-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012InfernoSS

Maybe that's why I am not having a problem..

That's probably why... the early 2010's had the infamous A-pillar clip problem. Even the stock ones wouldn't stay on.

My Autometer gauge pod has no issues either.

blake2010ss · 07-09-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

That's probably why... the early 2010's had the infamous A-pillar clip problem. Even the stock ones wouldn't stay on.

My Autometer gauge pod has no issues either.

I never had a problem with my stock one but then again I'm a 11/09 car. I ordered a new clip at work today so hopefully I'll know by the weekend.

luckynuts · 07-10-2014, 12:08 AM

Touch wood

no issues here

*mlee* · 07-10-2014, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by blake2010ss

I never had a problem with my stock one but then again I'm a 11/09 car. I ordered a new clip at work today so hopefully I'll know by the weekend.

Probably the extra weight of the gauges and all. Good thread..

Trob85 · 07-10-2014, 09:08 AM

You get that clip ordered I'm curious to see if it works. When I removed the stock pillar I just threw out the factory clip and picked up one up from the Cadillac dealership same part number as the zl1/ss/ctsv still doesn't hold so I'm not sure the problem with mine.

07-08-2014, 01:28 PM	#33
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I am interested to see if this works. I have the same problem, but I have a 2012 with the newer clip pictured above. I have also tried 2 different Autometer gauge pods and both had the fitment issues. I almost feel like the pod is made just a bit too big because even when I hold it tight, it doesn't fit as well as the factory part. I hope this fix is legit, because I am tired of seeing daylight behind my A-pillar! __________________

07-08-2014, 02:47 PM	#34
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	I haven't had any problems with mine. I'm not sure I did anything special either... maybe just luck of the draw. I was pretty careful with those clips and I have only installed it once. Both gauges are AEM. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

07-08-2014, 02:57 PM	#35
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	There's probably a few out there that just happen to fit but the majority seems like its the same problem. I'm glad I started this thread so hopefully all of us with this issue can get it resolved. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

07-10-2014, 12:08 AM	#40
luckynuts Drives: 10 ABM 1SS/00 Z28 Conv/14 SumWh 2LT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 960	Touch wood no issues here __________________ 1 SS/RS 6Sp White Rally Stripes

07-10-2014, 09:08 AM	#42
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	You get that clip ordered I'm curious to see if it works. When I removed the stock pillar I just threw out the factory clip and picked up one up from the Cadillac dealership same part number as the zl1/ss/ctsv still doesn't hold so I'm not sure the problem with mine. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!