Show us your Unique (custom) modifications, Part 2 - Page 68

emazz104 · 10-14-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ThisisWhyiSti

Ya it's in there really solid. If you notice the backing plate, it creates pressure against the back of the iPhone and keeps it perfectly still. I've nearly gotten sideways with my wife in the car trying to see if I could get it to fall out or even slightly move, and nothing.

Do you have more pictures of how you did it? As tempted as I am to try one, my iPhone 4 is up in two months, and they changed the dock on the iPhone 5!!

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ThisisWhyiSti · 10-14-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by emazz104

Do you have more pictures of how you did it? As tempted as I am to try one, my iPhone 4 is up in two months, and they changed the dock on the iPhone 5!!

I do I actually posted a DIY on another site. Gimme a bit ill post a link.

jimbosv650 · 10-14-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by garudatwo

I'm in the process of making something similar for my WRX right now lol:

Not sure where you're going with that. Any more details?

HoboBob · 10-16-2012, 04:52 PM

Been meaning to do this for a while just to see how it looks. I don't think its so bad. Cheaper then an aftermarket steering wheel and I get to keep my airbag!

Also never mind all the dust. I just got it back from a body shop and its rather dusty now

vms150 · 10-16-2012, 05:03 PM

I am at a loss...... Yellow stripe is the mod?

HoboBob · 10-16-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vms150

I am at a loss...... Yellow stripe is the mod?

Yeah sorry if it wasn't clear. Similar to a lot of the Momo QD steering wheels. Or any for that matter with the stripe

WRX2EVOX · 10-16-2012, 05:08 PM

Black and Yellow Black and Yellow

waynoSTI · 10-16-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by atf78

SICK! any other pics of how you did this?

cheers

ProJecTxPreLuDe · 10-16-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by waynoSTI

SICK! any other pics of how you did this?

cheers

+1 details please

cmiller219 · 10-16-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HoboBob

Been meaning to do this for a while just to see how it looks. I don't think its so bad. Cheaper then an aftermarket steering wheel and I get to keep my airbag!

Also never mind all the dust. I just got it back from a body shop and its rather dusty now

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 08:43 PM

Unique? Well, there's nothing unique about a triple gauge pod as many other cars have similar options, but it is still the only one built. It's a prototype, and the pic is crappy, but it's watermarked so that you know you saw it here first, and you know where it came from...

Custom? Well yeah. I did the whole process myself to make this a single bodied part instead of using fiberglass and bondo. It's made of 1/8" thick ABS with the textured finish on top. Obviously, the textured finish isn't the same as the factory one, but I like it better with some texture.

As it's seen in that pic, there is nothing holding the part to the dash. The part is sitting there without the need of double tape or being screwed to the dash. Having only the ATI pods to choose, and not very keen the SMY cluster one, this is what I came up with.

Had that design floating in my mind for quite some time. Did some research about how to go about it, and it came out exactly as I had pictured it in my mind.

How does it look?

garudatwo · 10-16-2012, 08:45 PM

Looks great, just like the new monkeybone racing triple gauge cluster. Hard to tell with the watermarks though.

EDIT:

Just noticed what the watermarks says: is that a name or a more hip way of spelling cyanide?

El-Duderino-22 · 10-16-2012, 08:48 PM

^ The watermark really kills that picture...

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by El-Duderino-22

^ The watermark really kills that picture...

I know, but it serves a purpose...

deljaso · 10-16-2012, 08:50 PM

Nice watermark! Now where's the gauge pod you wrote about?

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by garudatwo

Looks great, just like the new monkeybone racing triple gauge cluster.

I had seen bondo prototypes of that one, but never saw the finished product until you mentioned it.

The difference is that mine sits at an angle pointing to the driver, the finish is textured and it only fits 52mm (2-1/16") gauges. The gauges fit nicely without bumping the back, even with the long versions of the Prosport ones.

That one kinda looks like the ATI, but with the gauge silhouette on top. I don't like how high the gauges sit though.

Some better pics will be posted soon. I'll place the watermark elsewhere so that the part can be appreciated in full.

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deljaso

Nice watermark! Now where's the gauge pod you wrote about?

Nice one! Jaja! Give me a couple of minutes and I'll post some more without it.

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 09:06 PM

Here you go...

It still needs to be fine trimmed, but that's basically the finished design.

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by garudatwo

Just noticed what the watermarks says: is that a name or a more hip way of spelling cyanide?

cyanide is cianuro in english, and it was my username on the evolutionm.net forums. It was the name I used for a part I sell at those forums.

garudatwo · 10-16-2012, 09:20 PM

Aha, I was wondering if that was the case when I saw your location.
Pro-tip: the OEM clock fits perfectly in that slot under your single din HU:

cianuro · 10-16-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by garudatwo

Aha, I was wondering if that was the case when I saw your location.
Pro-tip: the OEM clock fits perfectly in that slot under your single din HU:

Yeah. Saw it from Overland04's build thread and am planning to do the same. I'm going on baby steps because I still need some time and $$$ to have it fully installed with 3 working gauges.

garudatwo · 10-16-2012, 09:33 PM

I think overland has his in the cubby hole IRRC.

easterbran · 10-16-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cianuro

Yeah. Saw it from Overland04's build thread and am planning to do the same. I'm going on baby steps because I still need some time and $$$ to have it fully installed with 3 working gauges.

Well if you decide to not use that DIN cover and stick the clock in there, I'd be glad to buy the cover off of you! I have a ugly gaping hole under my head unit currently.

garudatwo · 10-16-2012, 10:23 PM

Didn't your HU's mount come with a pocket for that DIN? Unless you hate how it looks.

easterbran · 10-16-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by garudatwo

Didn't your HU's mount come with a pocket for that DIN? Unless you hate how it looks.

It might've, but the previous owner didnt have it :/

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10-16-2012, 04:52 PM	#1679
HoboBob Scooby Specialist Member#: 253560 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Redneck Riviera, SC Vehicle: 03 VW Golf Slow	Been meaning to do this for a while just to see how it looks. I don't think its so bad. Cheaper then an aftermarket steering wheel and I get to keep my airbag! Also never mind all the dust. I just got it back from a body shop and its rather dusty now

10-16-2012, 05:03 PM	#1680
vms150 Scooby Specialist Member#: 172917 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southeastern, Massachusetts Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	I am at a loss...... Yellow stripe is the mod?

10-16-2012, 05:08 PM	#1682
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10-16-2012, 08:43 PM	#1686
cianuro Scooby Newbie Member#: 235475 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: PRSIC Location: Puerto Rico Vehicle: 2008 WRX Silver	Unique? Well, there's nothing unique about a triple gauge pod as many other cars have similar options, but it is still the only one built. It's a prototype, and the pic is crappy, but it's watermarked so that you know you saw it here first, and you know where it came from... Custom? Well yeah. I did the whole process myself to make this a single bodied part instead of using fiberglass and bondo. It's made of 1/8" thick ABS with the textured finish on top. Obviously, the textured finish isn't the same as the factory one, but I like it better with some texture. As it's seen in that pic, there is nothing holding the part to the dash. The part is sitting there without the need of double tape or being screwed to the dash. Having only the ATI pods to choose, and not very keen the SMY cluster one, this is what I came up with. Had that design floating in my mind for quite some time. Did some research about how to go about it, and it came out exactly as I had pictured it in my mind. How does it look?

10-16-2012, 08:45 PM	#1687
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	Looks great, just like the new monkeybone racing triple gauge cluster. Hard to tell with the watermarks though. EDIT: Just noticed what the watermarks says: is that a name or a more hip way of spelling cyanide?

10-16-2012, 08:48 PM	#1688
El-Duderino-22 Scooby Newbie Member#: 327020 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Culver, Indiana Vehicle: 2008 WRX Sedan Spark Silver Metalic	^ The watermark really kills that picture...

10-16-2012, 08:50 PM	#1690
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10-16-2012, 09:06 PM	#1693
cianuro Scooby Newbie Member#: 235475 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: PRSIC Location: Puerto Rico Vehicle: 2008 WRX Silver	Here you go... It still needs to be fine trimmed, but that's basically the finished design.

10-16-2012, 09:20 PM	#1695
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	Aha, I was wondering if that was the case when I saw your location. Pro-tip: the OEM clock fits perfectly in that slot under your single din HU:

10-16-2012, 09:33 PM	#1697
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	I think overland has his in the cubby hole IRRC.

10-16-2012, 10:23 PM	#1699
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	Didn't your HU's mount come with a pocket for that DIN? Unless you hate how it looks.