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Reply #15May 24, 2010, 10:25:12 pm

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Re: dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy
« Reply #15 on: May 24, 2010, 10:25:12 pm »
I could take a 3 gauge pod for test purposes :D :D :D I was wondering where I am going to put oil, volt, egt, boost, water, and ... I think I had another one maybe oil temp. Anyway, I was going to do a 5 or 6 gauge under the radio. I would rather have EGT, Boost, and Water temp up higher though.

Reply #16May 25, 2010, 12:08:42 pm

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« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2010, 12:08:42 pm »
let me know when they hit the market
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Reply #17May 26, 2010, 12:10:31 am

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Re: dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy
« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2010, 12:10:31 am »

Do you have any timeline for when we can expect mk2 parts?

I should have them done at about the same time. Here is the rough shape of the mk2 pod:

Pretty sure I bought one of your MK2, dual pod, A-pillar mounts, when they first came out.
 It works great, haven't been able to find you since..
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Reply #18May 26, 2010, 02:15:32 pm

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Re: dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy
« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2010, 02:15:32 pm »
let me know when they hit the market

Will do. Should be within the next month, I hope.  ;)

Reply #19May 26, 2010, 02:23:16 pm

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Re: dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy
« Reply #19 on: May 26, 2010, 02:23:16 pm »
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Pretty sure I bought one of your MK2, dual pod, A-pillar mounts, when they first came out.
 It works great, haven't been able to find you since..

Thanks for the positive feedback!
Life happens so I to take a break. The new MK2 pod is going to be nice so check back.

Reply #20June 04, 2010, 01:56:26 pm

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Re: dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy
« Reply #20 on: June 04, 2010, 01:56:26 pm »
The initial mock-up is about 95%. I will have pictures up this weekend.

Are most looking for a 2 or 3 pod arrangement?

Reply #21June 04, 2010, 02:12:33 pm

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« Reply #21 on: June 04, 2010, 02:12:33 pm »
Personally, I am looking for a 2.
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Reply #22June 04, 2010, 11:21:12 pm

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Re: dual Pillar Pod for MK1 Caddy
« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2010, 11:21:12 pm »
boost & egt for sure. maybe oil pressure too.

Reply #23June 06, 2010, 04:55:26 pm

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« Reply #23 on: June 06, 2010, 04:55:26 pm »
Here are some photos of the finished design. Currently there are only two pods on the pillar but I would consider a 3 pod pillar if there was enough interest.



More images can be seen here-  www.vwcraft.com/vw-gauge-pods/mk1-rabbit-jetta-golf/

This week I will be sending the pillar to ToddA1 to check fitment with an early windshield seal. If all checks out I will be finishing the molds next week.

Reply #24June 06, 2010, 04:57:03 pm

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« Reply #24 on: June 06, 2010, 04:57:03 pm »
Looks promising. How many beans am I going to have to cough up?
Tyler

Reply #25June 06, 2010, 04:59:05 pm

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« Reply #25 on: June 06, 2010, 04:59:05 pm »
Looks promising. How many beans am I going to have to cough up?

ditto
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I do know that I drive torque,  while listening to my friends prattle on about horsepower.

Reply #26June 06, 2010, 05:06:33 pm

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« Reply #26 on: June 06, 2010, 05:06:33 pm »
Looks promising. How many beans am I going to have to cough up?

I'm shooting for $60, but it all depends on the final cost of the molds.

I should know more within the next 2-3 weeks.

Reply #27June 06, 2010, 07:10:10 pm

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« Reply #27 on: June 06, 2010, 07:10:10 pm »
I'm currently undecided as to whether I want a 2 or 3 pod cluster (for a mk2) but I really like what I see with that 2 pod pillar.

I can't wait to get one.

Reply #28June 06, 2010, 08:21:44 pm

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« Reply #28 on: June 06, 2010, 08:21:44 pm »
$60 sounds fair to me.

I would really like to see a picture from the driver seat of one installed so I can see how much it will restrict vision.
Tyler

Reply #29June 07, 2010, 02:58:25 am

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« Reply #29 on: June 07, 2010, 02:58:25 am »
$60 sounds fair to me.

I would really like to see a picture from the driver seat of one installed so I can see how much it will restrict vision.

mark me down for one
Quote from: Vincent Walden
I do know that I drive torque,  while listening to my friends prattle on about horsepower.