Stock gauge pillar modification

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Stock gauge pillar modification

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So i always wanted gauge pods on my A-pillar but nothing fits like oem all pods mounted to A-pillar are either to big or to small etc so got some inspiration from my budy that physically molded two gauge pods to his pillar so i borrowed the idea and tryed it and this was the result.


Gauge pods cut out individually
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Then with lots of time and citing put it on the bench grinder till its almost a perfect snug fit, problem with s13 A-pillar is thats its very narrow so to make it fit with out overlapping is time consuming.
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So joined all three pods with Q-bond and man that stuff is awesome, works really well.
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My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
EX=toyota corolla 160i 93'model
Current car=s13 200sx with s14 motor sr20det v.v.t.

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So after a full day of sanding my fingers off this is end product must still be sprayed.
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My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
EX=toyota corolla 160i 93'model
Current car=s13 200sx with s14 motor sr20det v.v.t.

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My bad progress pics are not in proper order
My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
EX=toyota corolla 160i 93'model
Current car=s13 200sx with s14 motor sr20det v.v.t.

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My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
EX=toyota corolla 160i 93'model
Current car=s13 200sx with s14 motor sr20det v.v.t.

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Looking good dude! I'll be doing the same in the near future
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Looks very neat bro!

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Thank guys, just needs a spray now
My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
EX=toyota corolla 160i 93'model
Current car=s13 200sx with s14 motor sr20det v.v.t.

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Looking good!
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Thanks :)
My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
EX=toyota corolla 160i 93'model
Current car=s13 200sx with s14 motor sr20det v.v.t.

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