Triple C Design pod finished and installed

[cruz-gsr]

here we go, the moment we all been waiting for.
Triple C design: Model "T1G2":w00t:

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/IMG_0757.jpg
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/IMG_0756.jpg
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/IMG_0754.jpg
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/IMG_0753.jpg

Sample getting ship to Garm on monday and we are just waiting for approval.:thumbsup:

[kac]

awesome!

[anubisx99]

ok, for the install we'll be making a DYI and we'll also include it with the pod, video will be up soon..

[kustom play]

so how does it attach? by those 2 big bolts on each side?

would of been cool if you lowered it so it fit around the steer wheel plastic so the door could open

[bobselectric]

meh- looks really bulky, and I wouldn't want to lose the glove box

[cruz-gsr]

so how does it attach? by those 2 big bolts on each side?

would of been cool if you lowered it so it fit around the steer wheel plastic so the door could open

thats one option on how to install it, or you can hot glue the pod to the door:thumbsup:

[cruz-gsr]

meh- looks really bulky, and I wouldn't want to lose the glove box
you can still use the box, the door does not open all the way but can still storage stuff there.

[kustom play]

hot glue would be the best i guess

the bolts make it look cheap

[cruz-gsr]

hot glue would be the best i guess

the bolts make it look cheap

we are also including black bolt here is a picture
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/IMG_0779.jpg

[advocate]

Can you fire up the car and drive it around so we can see this in action?

[Gideon]

Ugh, it looks so good. (I'm annoyed because the TRD gauges by Defi are so expensive. ;_; )

FYI I believe even the factory pod installs with bolts. Four of them IIRC.

[anubisx99]

the pod will be shipped without any holes, that way for those who want to "hot glue it" they can, as far as the bolts, 1- the original (see: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23584&page=2) it uses 4 instead of 2, 2- they are not that big once it's all together and 3- this is our first model as we go I'm sure better ideas on how to install it will come out, also as far as still be able to use the compartment, you can, you can install the pod as low as touching the steering column, the lower it goes the more the door will open, it's that simple....

next question...

[anubisx99]

Can you fire up the car and drive it around so we can see this in action?

yes, we'll make a video for the install (just as before), we'll have the tach installed, as far as the other gauges there's a few things to keep in mind:

1-depending on the user gauges may be different
2-installs are also different by the user, one may installed different than others
3-the pod function is only to give the user the placement for whatever gauges they need/want, VAC, TEMP, PRESSURE etc...

for these many variables the gauges that are there are just for you to have a good idea of the final look, also AND THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT:

different gauges/tach brand have different depth so, the pod was build to hold certain max depth anymore than that and you'll have to "cut" the door to fit them, in the install pics/videos we'll go over everything...

next question...

[anubisx99]

Ugh, it looks so good. (I'm annoyed because the TRD gauges by Defi are so expensive. ;_; )

FYI I believe even the factory pod installs with bolts. Four of them IIRC.

my friend, my next project should take care of your (and my) problem...

'nuf said!':rolleyes::wink:

[TinyGiant]

meh- looks really bulky, and I wouldn't want to lose the glove box

+1

losing the glove box would be something I wouldnt do considering I use the toll 4 times a day

[SilverBack]

+2. This showed much promise, but I'm not too crazy about that size blocking the door and having to cut into it for the center gauge. Originally I was thinking you were building an exact replica of the one in the pics I posted in the initial thread. Sorry guys, have to pass on this (at least until it's redone)

[kustom play]

theres something about it that doesnt look as slick as the TRD one

maybe because the TRD one is smaller and thinner? hmmmmm

[gmodder]

I have to agree...It just seems out of place to me...Wish you could make it smaller somehow...

[anubisx99]

+2. This showed much promise, but I'm not too crazy about that size blocking the door and having to cut into it for the center gauge. Originally I was thinking you were building an exact replica of the one in the pics I posted in the initial thread. Sorry guys, have to pass on this (at least until it's redone)

as far as the hole, in the middle, I have explain this many times, the hole WE have is from our old setting, the holder is made to fit everything WITHOUT cutting into the cover, the original TRD (the one you got pics Krayzee) is closer to the glove compartment and I can guarantee you for that you'll HAVE to cut into it to make everything fit (unless the TRD gauges/tach is less than 1" deep, doubt it)...

[anubisx99]

I have to agree...It just seems out of place to me...Wish you could make it smaller somehow...

again, any smaller and you'll HAVE TO CUT into the cover to fit the gauges, I though nobody wanted that...

[SilverBack]

as far as the hole, in the middle, I have explain this many times, the hole WE have is from our old setting, the holder is made to fit everything WITHOUT cutting into the cover, the original TRD (the one you got pics Krayzee) is closer to the glove compartment and I can guarantee you for that you'll HAVE to cut into it to make everything fit (unless the TRD gauges/tach is less than 1" deep, doubt it)...

K I see what your saying now. What if you could just lengthen the center gauge section an inch or two so it's right above the steering column? There's plenty of dead space between the door and the wheel, and it should allow you to shrink the back of the pod just enough to open the door fully. What do you think? :smile:

[cali yaris]

I think a poll is in order to see if opening the door is something the majority of possible customers would want. I put my gauges into that area and I've never missed that little storage space.

[advocate]

I use it to store things for work but only because I can, not because I have to...

[SilverBack]

I need that space to hold things I would need access to right away if needed like insurance and reg. cards, change, my workout gloves, spare business cards, and sometimes anything that I need to hide from nosy but clueless passengers.

[bobselectric]

sorry, didn't mean to flame- I think you guys did a great job designing this, and the unit looks to be first rate. Just not my cup of tea, sorry :respekt:

[cruz-gsr]

once again you can still use the storage but the door does not open all the way, also the only reason we make it so big is so you dont have to cut a hole in the door to fit your gauges.

[thebarber]

any chance you have a pic of the cluster installed w/ how the compartment looks "open"?

i use my upper glove box, but not for anything too important...iirc, there is a set of tweezers, garage door opener, and a $10 american bill in there right now

[anubisx99]

Ok so, the way we design the holder is for personal customization... What I mean by that is that to install it you have to look for your personal preference:

1- the holder can be install by the 2 bolts and nuts or by hot glue, or by just double sided tape
2- the holder can be moved up or down on the cover for better visibility (if u r a tall guy u might wanna put it higher)
3- depending how low or high u decide to install it the cover will open more or less (low=more, high=less) but you'll stll be able to opened

for that matter we'll re'install it in all diferent way so all your questions/concern will be answered...

[H3LlIoN]

WAIT. So you have to cut a giant hole in the dash? :headbang:

http://midwestpoet.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/dead-horse.jpg

[H3LlIoN]

Back on topic, sweet product. This turned out a whole lot better than I was anticipating. Can't wait to see that CF unit.

[anubisx99]

Back on topic, sweet product. This turned out a whole lot better than I was anticipating. Can't wait to see that CF unit.

jesus christ! a good comment:eyebulge:, H3LlIoN thanks a lot my friend:thumbsup: I was already stating to loose all hope in the holder, the CF unit is going to take a while specially since apparently no one likes the final product :cry:(at least not enough to buy it)...it's all good tho...

[XYaris]

I think the pod looks good. I would mount it a bit lower (so it basically rests on the steering wheel plastics) but still nice. Its definitely better than my lone tach just hanging out there in space.

nice job.

[kustom play]

i get what your saying about making it bigger so you dont have to cut into the driver door

but people are saying they dont want to ruin there door..... if your willing to put 2 bolts through the door anyway who cares at that point

i like the small slim look of the TRD one, i think it just looks a lot less bulky

what would of been really awesome is to make a door replacement that housed these gauges and yet opened!

[anubisx99]

the install we're doing next weekend will not have bolts or nuts on it, it will be straight on the cover, my only concern is the weight of the tach + gauges and that it may be to much for the glue but we'll see, wait for it gents, maybe twice's a charm...

[SilverBack]

I'm still a little interested in this, Anubis. Hope you get the details figured out soon. :thumbsup:

but people are saying they dont want to ruin there door..... if your willing to put 2 bolts through the door anyway who cares at that point

We already know the door will be ruined as part of the install, bolt-on or glue. The point of not making a giant hole for the center tach is so we don't have to sacrifice any of our storage space

[anubisx99]

krayzee, I assure you, there's no need to make that giant hole in the middle, as explain before that hole is from our old tach setting, keep in mind that you also need to get a tach like Sunpro or AutoMeter because they're not as deep, also you will need to run the wires somehow and depending what gauges you get even more than wire and drilling is again necessary so, however you look at, a little drilling might be unavoidable...

[SilverBack]

Okay I see now, it makes perfect sense. In that case I'll keep watching this thread for updates. Oh and sorry if I came off as thread-flaming in any way. I'm sure you understand that anyone who's spending their hard-earn cash on anything will be quite picky for quality and hence a bit of a PITA lol, so no hard feelings :thumbsup:

Now let's get this thing going. I'm tired of seeing dark empty space behind my steering wheel. Kinda annoying sometimes :thumbdown:

[YarisSedan]

I like it! But then again i have a sedan and no one makes anything for the sedan. But then again i already have a tach so i really have no use for this.

[YaYa1320]

this is GREAT, I want one for sure... PM me and I will buy ASAP...:respekt: I will buy that one in pics if its 4 sale...

[anubisx99]

Thanks for the interest you will be pm'd, for everybody Garm is suppose to get the sample today, aftr he checks everything will go from there, or just let us know, we'll see what we can do, also DYI will b up soon and install w/o the bolt and nut will be this weekend, we'll test it out for a few days and let u guys know if it's better...

[cali yaris]

But then again i have a sedan and no one makes anything for the sedan.

wow. I've spent over a year getting parts for you sedan guys. Ask anyone. :cry:

[anubisx99]

wow. I've spent over a year getting parts for you sedan guys. Ask anyone. :cry:

:laughabove: yes he has...ok for you sedan owners, if the product sales and we get 10 to 15 garantee orders we can make one for the sedan it's up to you guys, hey Garm, please let everybody know when u get and inspect the part, thanks...

[anubisx99]

ok, so, last night I installed the holder with hot glue and is holding up pretty good so the glue will be the way to go if you do not want to use the bolt and nut, I have made a video and will be up as soon as I can get it out of the camera, we will include the bolt and nut tho just in case, also DYI with pics and the video will still be up for your convenience...

[cali yaris]

I got the part late yesterday. I'll take some detail pics today and post them up. Overall, a nice piece. There are some flaws on the one I received, but I think the guys said that would be cleaned up on future production pieces.

[KCALB SIRAY]

It might look cleaner if you used a male and female flush mounted bolt in the kit. Similar to whats below. They come in all sizes and colors.

http://www.brassfast.com/aluminumscrewschicago.jpg
http://cens.com/cens/supplier/product/pic/22889563/02_big.jpg
http://www.senchang.com/upload/48.jpg

[cruz-gsr]

thats a good option, where do you think i can get them.

[KCALB SIRAY]

google flush mount male and female bolts and you'll get several sites dedicated to selling them

[cruz-gsr]

here some other pics with the hot glue install
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/photo2.jpg
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/photo4.jpg
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/photo.jpg

also here is a pic w the door open

http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll447/cruz-gsr/photo3.jpg

[cali yaris]

Ok guys here we go. I'm sure that the guys will post up after this and comment on the pod gauge. I respect the guys for creating and producing this piece, and I hope you all will too.

Overall Impressions

I'm going to say overall the piece is ok, but not outstanding. If this is the finished piece, it will require some finishing to look top notch. One note is that these pics are meant to show the flaws as clearly as possible, so please keep that in mind. I probably would have bought this if I hadn't mounted my gauges already, but I'd have it wrapped in CF or finished in some other way. I honestly don't think it's ready to just mount in the car and look great.

The "Problems"

The piece has some flaws. 1 and 4 below are results of the mold itself, and may be difficult to change. The rest are surface flaws, and could be fixed pretty easily.

1. The lip around the edge is completely different on one side than the other. This is a result of the mold.
2. There are numerous marks and pits in the overall surface.
3. Overall, the surface is a little uneven and "wavy".
4. Set against the glovebox, we see a 1/4" gap at the top of the pod where it sets against the dash. I pushed pretty hard with my hand and it didn't close the gap. Not noticeable from inside the car, but it is from the outside (Pics 5 and 6 show this).

ok, so here's the pics.

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6898.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6900.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6903.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6905.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6906.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6907.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6909.jpg

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/misc/pod/6901.jpg