BA hatch A pillar Gauge moulds??

Exodus323 · 06-06-2007, 04:52 PM

HI all was wondering if there are any BA a pillar moulds to hold gauges out there?? anyone know?

G85 · 06-06-2007, 05:21 PM

i will be making molds of the a-pillars of the ba in a few weeks for an audio project wherein i'll be making fiberglass copies of the a-pillar plastics that will integrate tweeters at the lower edge of the pillars. i could come up with replacement a-pillar guage mounts of you're interested.

Dogo · 06-06-2007, 06:51 PM

None that ive ever seen. I think some companies make generic ones but they probably wouldn't sit flush.

If you're keen you can make your own with plastic pipe and fibreglass. It should probably take less than a day to make.

Ive been considering adding some ambient tweets to my a-pillars - same kind of thing as the guy above.

dfvadr · 06-06-2007, 07:33 PM

dont forget that anything obove the dash or steering wheel the boys in blue get there defect books out , they call it obstruction of vision or simler

Exodus323 · 12-06-2007, 10:24 PM

hmm
Big mal had gauges comming from the cluster surround anyone had that done b4?

Rupewrecht · 12-06-2007, 10:28 PM

Yeah, a former member made a couple. i've made a couple of dash surrounds too.

Easy enough, it's just PVC pipe, fibreglass and bog.

Dogo · 13-06-2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Big mal had gauges comming from the cluster surround anyone had that done b4?

see my readers ride

Rupe do u still have the in progress pics of yours ?

Rupewrecht · 13-06-2007, 10:36 AM

Yeah, i've got a few crappy pics.

Was originally going to do the pod as a separate piece, hence the tape.

Then ended up molding them in, smoothing off the under-cluster buttons, doing the button holder for the Wolf under the cluster, and filling in the unused headlight washer button hole

Exodus323 · 13-06-2007, 11:40 AM

hahahah if you ever saw me with fiberglass you wouldnt say that LOL instant death =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Yeah, a former member made a couple. i've made a couple of dash surrounds too.

Easy enough, it's just PVC pipe, fibreglass and bog.

andym323 · 11-07-2007, 01:49 AM

Top work there Dan

I've fitted a gauge pod I made from an old sock where the centre speaker grill goes, got the idea from Mike (?) he has a boost controller there I think

You can get A pillar pods, from here.....

http://www.jeroentje.nl/index.php?pa...ct_id=30104200

They only do left hand side ones tho, BUT that migh tget past your plod, as its not strictly in your view

G85 · 11-07-2007, 05:35 AM

that pod is such a cool idea.

Dogo · 11-07-2007, 10:12 AM

is that paint of vinyl ? Looks neat.

Im just starting to build an iPod holder for that spot.

sik astina · 11-07-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andym323

Top work there Dan

I've fitted a gauge pod I made from an old sock where the centre speaker grill goes, got the idea from Mike (?) he has a boost controller there I think

You can get A pillar pods, from here.....

http://www.jeroentje.nl/index.php?pa...ct_id=30104200

They only do left hand side ones tho, BUT that migh tget past your plod, as its not strictly in your view

Hey that looks neat as... Yeh i got my Digi Dash in there and made a fibreglass backing then got it trimmed..

Did the way i told you to do it help you? or did u do it another way?

mattylagana · 27-12-2011, 04:46 PM

hey
man I know this is an old thread but how exactly did u make the above cluster?

Cosmo Dude · 27-12-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattylagana

hey
man I know this is an old thread but how exactly did u make the above cluster?

Similar to the way Rupewrecht did his dash.
Glue a guage cup or bit of PVC pipe (whatever) to the speaker grill.
Mix up some body filler and sculpt it to blend them together.
Sand and paint

06-06-2007, 04:52 PM	#1
Exodus323 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Western Australia Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 299 View Photos By: Exodus323	BA hatch A pillar Gauge moulds?? HI all was wondering if there are any BA a pillar moulds to hold gauges out there?? anyone know? __________________ Peace Out (^_^)\|\| Paul

06-06-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	None that ive ever seen. I think some companies make generic ones but they probably wouldn't sit flush. If you're keen you can make your own with plastic pipe and fibreglass. It should probably take less than a day to make. Ive been considering adding some ambient tweets to my a-pillars - same kind of thing as the guy above. __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

06-06-2007, 07:33 PM	#4
dfvadr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queensland Car: ss , sp20 , 94ba Posts: 1,708 View Photos By: dfvadr	dont forget that anything obove the dash or steering wheel the boys in blue get there defect books out , they call it obstruction of vision or simler __________________ 2001 SP20 Mazda Astina Turbo - t28b/b turbo teflon coated forge pistons 20thou o/size , billet rods , whole motor fully balanced - custom body kit - 18"ame's - custom interior - kenwood head unit , pioneer speakers driven by 800 watt amp , kicker subs driven by 1000 watt amps each sub [135.2db at supernats], two 1th caps 4 tv screens dvd player - xbox - airbag suspension with gas strut towers - custom plates an airbrushing on bonnet

12-06-2007, 10:24 PM	#5
Exodus323 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Western Australia Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 299 View Photos By: Exodus323	hmm Big mal had gauges comming from the cluster surround anyone had that done b4? __________________ Peace Out (^_^)\|\| Paul

12-06-2007, 10:28 PM	#6
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Yeah, a former member made a couple. i've made a couple of dash surrounds too. Easy enough, it's just PVC pipe, fibreglass and bog. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

06-06-2007, 05:21 PM	#2
G85 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philippines Car: Mazda 323 Familia BHA Posts: 54	i will be making molds of the a-pillars of the ba in a few weeks for an audio project wherein i'll be making fiberglass copies of the a-pillar plastics that will integrate tweeters at the lower edge of the pillars. i could come up with replacement a-pillar guage mounts of you're interested.

13-06-2007, 10:36 AM	#8
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Yeah, i've got a few crappy pics. Was originally going to do the pod as a separate piece, hence the tape. Then ended up molding them in, smoothing off the under-cluster buttons, doing the button holder for the Wolf under the cluster, and filling in the unused headlight washer button hole __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

11-07-2007, 01:49 AM	#10
andym323 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brum Car: 323F BA 1.5 GLX Posts: 21	Top work there Dan I've fitted a gauge pod I made from an old sock where the centre speaker grill goes, got the idea from Mike (?) he has a boost controller there I think You can get A pillar pods, from here..... http://www.jeroentje.nl/index.php?pa...ct_id=30104200 They only do left hand side ones tho, BUT that migh tget past your plod, as its not strictly in your view __________________ www.club323f.com BA moderator

11-07-2007, 05:35 AM	#11
G85 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philippines Car: Mazda 323 Familia BHA Posts: 54	that pod is such a cool idea.

11-07-2007, 10:12 AM	#12
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	is that paint of vinyl ? Looks neat. Im just starting to build an iPod holder for that spot. __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

27-12-2011, 04:46 PM	#14
mattylagana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nsw, wollongong :) Car: Ba 323 Astina hatch V6 Posts: 615	hey man I know this is an old thread but how exactly did u make the above cluster? __________________ >97' V6 MAZDA 323 S3\|Sunroof\|18"x8" RX8 rims\|Custom Cold air intake\|klze headers, 100cpi cat, resi delete, Apexi back box\|Top Gun Leads/NGK Platinum Iridium plugs\|Soundstream Sound\|Lowered on yellow speeds\|Whiteline heavy duty swaybar\|cusco front strutty\|momo steering\|short shifter\|Lantis door sills\| This is my girl sxc isn't she? http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18139

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