This Group Buy is now closed!

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What is it?

*(03-08) Forester (Any Model) - Ashtray Gauge Pod/Bezel (Blank Panel no holes)

*(05-07) Impreza (WRX/STI) - Ashtray Gauge Pod/Bezel (Blank Panel no holes)


Where does it go?

This product replaces the flip down door and module where the cigarette, trash, and aux plug are located.


What can you use it for?

It allows you to install...

1. (1 or 2) 52mm/60mm Gauges: EGT, Boost, Water Temp, Voltage, etc.
2. Audio/Video inputs
3. (1) Single 52mm/60mm Gauge and an Auxilary Ipod jack
4. AC Adapter and (1) Single 52mm/60mm Gauge
5. (1) Centrally located 52mm/60mm Gauge
.....or whatever you choose.


Specifications:


- CAD Designed/Engineered
- CNC Laser Cut
- CNC Press Bent
- Made in the USA
- Utilizes existing hardware


Material/Finish:

- Aluminum
- Raw Aluminum finish (this allows the customer to cut/drill product without worrying about paint chipping/flaking)

*The customer can either plasti-dip, anodize, spray paint, or leave the product as is.


Design:

*This product will be sold with a "BLANK" panel. Meaning, no holes or notches will be cut out. This gives the customer the choice of how many gauges they choose to install and their desired locations.


Renderings:

Here is a picture of the CAD model to help explain the design.

Note: The picture below shows the Gauge Bezel w/ (2) 52mm Gauges installed.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/bclaeys/Gauge%20Bezel/GaugeBezel-Forester2.jpg


Here are a few pictures showing the prototype version:

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/bclaeys/Gauge%20Bezel/DSC02170.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/bclaeys/Gauge%20Bezel/DSC03233.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/bobbyclark_photos/HDRadio_2.jpg



List of buyers:

1. Toddlamp (Forester)
2. Preacher (Forester)
3. modliving (Forester)
4. 2.5x sleeper (Forester 1)
5. 2.5x sleeper (Forester 2)
6. stripedrex (Forester)
7. miko (Forester)
8. bookedontronics
9. BANKAI <-- iwsti
10. A-man <-- iwsti
11. Vinnyd (Forester)
12. sszyma
13. illmannered (Forester)
14. syoung298 <-- iwsti
15. T_A_C_H <-- iwsti
16. Kamil212 (Forester)
17. Turbineguy <-- iwsti
18. Blue Fox (Forester)
19. SuperRu (Forester)
20. AJ711 (Forester)
21. TheNailman
22. ringo (Forester)
23. yaya20 <-- iwsti
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Added stripedrex

Woot! Thanks for putting this into production!

Added: miko

im interested if the price is reasonable. However if the door to cover up the panel could still be used that would really be the tits. pm me price please

im interested if the price is reasonable. However if the door to cover up the panel could still be used that would really be the tits. pm me price please

Added you to the list.

Pricing information is coming soon. Please read post #1 for details.

Here are two other pics of my install. One thing I did to make install/uninstall easier was to purchase a separate oem ashtray harness (had to purchase the entire ashtray; ~$25). This way I was able to access the cars light and 12v power without cutting or tapping into the OEM wiring harness.

http://www.toddlampone.com/pictures/forester/gauge_bezel/images/DSC02170.jpg

http://www.toddlampone.com/pictures/forester/gauge_bezel/images/DSC02169.jpg

im interested if the price is reasonable. However if the door to cover up the panel could still be used that would really be the tits. pm me price please

Unfortunately the track for the door is molded into the ashtray. It would be very expensive to get these molded in plastic (the only way I can think of to retain the track)

Added: BANKAI <-- iwsti

Added: A-man <-- iwsti

Added: Vinnyd

Man, the Forester guys are just eating these up!

Added: sszyma

Added: illmannered (Forester)

Added: syoung298 <-- iwsti

Added: T_A_C_H

Added: Kamil212 (Forester)

Added: Turbineguy <-- iwsti

Added: Blue Fox (Forester)

Pricing information posted!

Pricing information posted!

Holy crap! I didn't think you'd be able to get them done for that cheap. Sorry I doubted you.

Edited...

How much will it cost?

$65.00 Shipped!!! (Lower 48) USPS Priority

*Tax will be applied to all California residents.

*** This price is only valid from now until August 1st, 2009. The price will increase to approx. $75.00 after August 1st.

*** PM or email us (sales@subtle-solutions.com) for a shipping quote if you live outside of the Lower 48 States or in another Country.

*** You can PRE-order through our website (www.subtle-solutions.com) starting tomorrow 7/22/09. Search out your vehicle, model year, and then click INTERIOR. The website will show a price of $65.00 and will increase to $75.00 after August 1st, 2009.

Website (Subtle Solutions (http://www.subtle-solutions.com)) has been updated!

You can now place your pre-order now.

$65.00 will be the introductory price and will increase to $75.00 on August 1st.

Please include your screen name in the ordering "message field" so I can keep track of everyone who has paid. Thanks!

Thanks to the following members who have submitted their payments:

1. Toddlamp
2. modliving
3. 2.5x sleeper
4. miko
5. Vinnyd
6. Turbineguy

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You can place your order now online at: www.subtle-solutions.com

Payment received: SuperRu (Forester)

Still waiting on a few more payments.

Added: AJ711 (Forester)

Payment received: AJ711 (Forester)

GOOD NEWS!!!


The Gauge Bezel/Pod has been redesigned to accept 60mm gauges!!! :banana:

It will be tight, but they will work on this bezel.


Mods, can you please update the thread title to read: (05-07) Impreza - Ashtray Gauge Pod/Bezel (52mm or 60mm Gauges) <--- SUBTLE SOLUTIONS


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i paid a couple days ago. . .

i paid a couple days ago. . .

Updated the list.

Please post if you have paid and your name is not GREEN

Update:

These should be ready to ship late next week. We will update this thread if things change. Thanks for your patience.

Oh, I forgot to mention....

We had some issues with the etching on the backside. Since the design has been revised and now accepts 60mm gauges. We plan to have a template available that you can tape on the backside prior to cutting your circles out with a dremel. One template will be for 60mm gauges and the other for 52mm.

Payment received: T_A_C_H

anything for 02 WRX? :(

anything for 02 WRX? :(

Alternator covers and Radiator Shrouds.

Payment received: yaya20

As mentioned before, I will be picking these up tomorrow afternoon w/ hopes of shipping them out starting on Saturday 8/8/09!

Just picked up the parts!!! They look sweet.

These will all ship out tomorrow morning (USPS Priority).

Here are some quick photos I snapped of the blank panel:

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/bclaeys/Gauge%20Bezel/GaugeBezel009.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/bclaeys/Gauge%20Bezel/GaugeBezel013.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/bclaeys/Gauge%20Bezel/GaugeBezel014.jpg

Everyone should receive an email from our website notifying you that the order is "processing". Once these ship, you will receive another email from our website that says "delivered", eventhough it should say "shipped".

Make sense?

All ashtray gauge bezels have now been shipped! You guys should receive them on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

We now offer a pre-cut 52mm or 60mm Gauge Bezel. See our website for more info!

Thanks SUB4U from Sf.org for these images and instructions:

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/3-LOWERTRIPREMOVAL.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/2-REMOVESHIFTKNOB.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/4-LIGHTERWIRE.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/5-CLOSEUP.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/6-LOWERTRIMREMOVED.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/7-SCREWREMOVAL.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/7-LIFTINGTRIM.jpg


http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/9-CLIPS.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/11-TOPRIGHTCLIP.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/12-TOPLEFTCLIP.jpg

Continued...


http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/13-TOPCLIP.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/14-TCLIPREMOVED.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/15-UNPLUGHAZARDWIRE.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/16-HVACWIRES.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/16-TRIMSIDEWAYS.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/17-WIRES.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/18-ONEWIREOUT.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww179/mikedogg420/19-TRIMREMOVED-1.jpg

These are goin' quick!

Got mine thanks. It's a nicely executed piece!

got mine. fits perfect!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/b00st3d/IMG_0035.jpg

got mine. fits perfect!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/b00st3d/IMG_0035.jpg

Looks amazing! What Gauge is that (brand, size, and type)?

If you don't mind I will include this picture on our other threads.

not a problem at all! its a 52mm innovate motorsports db wideband. i plastidipped the panel.

:disco: bump

Just helped a buddy install this on his 04 Forester. I'll try and post up pictures later tonight.

got mine. fits perfect!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/b00st3d/IMG_0035.jpgdid you use the factory cig lighter?very nice.just what i have in mind

did you use the factory cig lighter?very nice.just what i have in mind

yep! :banana:

Place your order now at: www.subtle-solutions.com

We also have a few of our most popular items ON SALE too!

Bump!

how i wish i had an 05 and up console :( stupid 02 :(

how i wish i had an 05 and up console :( stupid 02 :(

You could always do a lil' upgrade/conversion. :D

im only seeing panels w/2 holes.whats the cost for 1 gauge hole and a hole for the cig socket?PM with details

im only seeing panels w/2 holes.whats the cost for 1 gauge hole and a hole for the cig socket?PM with details

PM Sent!

End of the week bump!

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/bobbyclark_photos/HDRadio_2.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n53/johndoe1984/bump_sign.jpg

is there a single one where i could do my aem wide band on the left and my cigarette lighter on the right?

is there a single one where i could do my aem wide band on the left and my cigarette lighter on the right?

I would suggest a blank panel one.

What does everyone use to cut the holes out?

What does everyone use to cut the holes out?

Dremel tool or Hole saws (52mm or 60mm).

PM Sent / Bump

http://randominternetpics.today.com/files/2009/07/1247682417052.jpg

i REALLY want one of these but i cant convince myself to drop 80 bucks on ones....especially since i just bought a radiator shroud from wc lathe works that was only 30 bucks!!!!

i REALLY want one of these but i cant convince myself to drop 80 bucks on ones....especially since i just bought a radiator shroud from wc lathe works that was only 30 bucks!!!!

Is that supposed to be some type of negotiation?

Is that supposed to be some type of negotiation?
no not at all im just thinking out loud! if you bought something that was made in a similar fashion to something else yet there was a significant price difference as well as a large decrease in physical size wouldnt you question whether or not to pull out your credit card....maybe just a TINY bit.

I can almost predict the responses im going to get but i think its a logical question. with that being said the chances of me buying one are still high and to be honest i probably will! but that's not to say i wont be questioning it the whole time


here we go!:popcorn:

Haha, yeah i've felt the same about things like that. Where they seem very similar but the prices are so different.

There are just too many factors involved, mainly quantity. Most of what Subtle does are short run custom pieces and coming from someone (me) that has has custom pieces made in short order, I can tell you sometimes what seems simple to others ends up being ridiculously expensive to produce.

^^The short answer.

Haha, yeah i've felt the same about things like that. Where they seem very similar but the prices are so different.

There are just too many factors involved, mainly quantity. Most of what Subtle does are short run custom pieces and coming from someone (me) that has has custom pieces made in short order, I can tell you sometimes what seems simple to others ends up being ridiculously expensive to produce.

^^The short answer.
ya i can agree with that