Gauage pod for polo

[hkogti]

Anyone know any makers do them?

If not, can those newsouth performance steering wheel mount gauage pod fit to the polo?

[VW GTI]

You should search for some of the things you want to know before posting. Much easier.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=16393&highlight=gauge

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=15947&highlight=gauge

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=11273&highlight=gauge

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=11021&highlight=gauge

[hkogti]

Seen all of them, cant really solve my problem...

Please help!

[Roodosutaa]

Since I'm going to a 1DIN stereo i'm going to fit a 2 hole DIN sized mount from newsouth for the stock look.

Says on their site that the mount will snap right into the dash of a Mk4 Golf without using fasteners or adhesives, will it do the same on the Polo dash?

[s1831559]

how abt this setup?

[Sje88]

how abt this setup?

Doesnt that piss ur eyes off ?

so meny colours =/

[Celestine]

What design are you chasing for? I have custom made several gauge pod designs in my previous car. I'm also currently making a single pod version for the Polo atm. It's currently located above the centre dash console - ie, similar to above picture however full enclosed and will be molded to look like a 2nd instrument cluster.

If you are interested, send me your ideas as I might have time to mock one up. Also there are several gauge companies that make gauges that will match up with the dash - ie, blue backlight, with red needle. Auto Gauge, and Auto Meter are just two companies that make them. However most are in 52mm configurations (2").

s1831559 - I've spotted you driving before near the round about at Australian Fair Shopping Centre. However, I have to agree with Sje88 that the colours dont seem to match. Furthermore, the gauges are far too obvious and being Defi's, it requires the Defi-Link, and that equals to big money The Defi's as pictured are 60mm gauges and are just too 'rice' as they just scream for attention (thus I remember your car so well when I passed you).

[Celestine]

Since I'm going to a 1DIN stereo i'm going to fit a 2 hole DIN sized mount from newsouth for the stock look.

Says on their site that the mount will snap right into the dash of a Mk4 Golf without using fasteners or adhesives, will it do the same on the Polo dash?

Are you purchasing the staggered three pod configuration or the flat three pod configuration? The staggered doesnt fit flush as the staggered sections physically stick out of the 'din', where as the flat ones will sit more flush.

The reason I say more is - they are still Japanese sized single dins, and the Euro single din size is about 2~3mm's larger each side compared to the Japanese din. Furthermore, you need to remake the mount as mounts that come on them wont hold the weight of the gauges in the Polo's dash and figure out how to fill in the sides.

Just several things to consider before you dive into the project.

[GT3]

I tried to achieve an OEM look so I opted for the NewSouth gauges. Finding suitable gauge pods was difficult, and the Newsouth steering case pods are only available for Golfs. I spoke to others with gauges mounted above their stereos, most said that while it was a clean fit visually, when driving, they were too far down to glance at, which makes that option dangerous and not worth doing IMO.

The best option then, is the dash cubby - it's recessed, and essentially serves no real purpose, while providing a perfect (and safe) place to mount gauges. The challenge is finding gauge holders that suit the car, aren't tacky, eg cheap moulds. I checked out the Audi TT Stuff website and got the idea to use carbon fibre autometer gauge holders from there:

http://www.ttstuff.com/gauges_pods.php

I personally think that two gauges (instead of just one) provides a better balance and layout. See pics below of how this setup worked my Polo GTI:

[Sje88]

I tried to achieve an OEM look so I opted for the NewSouth gauges. Finding suitable gauge pods was difficult, and the Newsouth steering case pods are only available for Golfs. I spoke to others with gauges mounted above their stereos, most said that while it was a clean fit visually, when driving, they were too far down to glance at, which makes that option dangerous and not worth doing IMO.

The best option then, is the dash cubby - it's recessed, and essentially serves no real purpose, while providing a perfect (and safe) place to mount gauges. The challenge is finding gauge holders that suit the car, aren't tacky, eg cheap moulds. I checked out the Audi TT Stuff website and got the idea to use carbon fibre autometer gauge holders from there:

http://www.ttstuff.com/gauges_pods.php

I personally think that two gauges (instead of just one) provides a better balance and layout. See pics below of how this setup worked my Polo GTI:

that looks sick but whats the other gauge boost and ?

[GT3]

that looks sick but whats the other gauge boost and ?

boost and oil pressure. oil pressure is handy, if anything serious goes wrong, that's the one to watch. also, from cold starts, once oil pressure settles to around 21-22psi at idle, then you know it safe for spirited driving as the oil temp is at optimal level.

[BLN355]

boost and oil pressure. oil pressure is handy, if anything serious goes wrong, that's the one to watch. also, from cold starts, once oil pressure settles to around 21-22psi at idle, then you know it safe for spirited driving as the oil temp is at optimal level.

Couldn't agree more GT3, oil pressure is the first gauge you should install on any car IMO considering its the life blood of the engine you want to see exactly whats going on in there.
That set up and the gauges look great too, i like how every thing ties in together

[Bubu]

I thought about installing guages in the top compartment thing but I have also been thinking that having gauges in that location begs someone to attempt to steal them.

I know the GTI has an alarm but that wont stop someone trying to do a smash and grab. I had a gauage in one of my previous rides, the car was parked in a carpark in broad daylight near a gym/sporting complex. When I came back to the car about 40 min later my drivers' side window was next to the car. The alarm had gone off but that did little to protect my car and stop that ba$tard from taking my gauage.

Lets face most people would do nothing if they see someone breaking into a car. Some may call the cops but by then its too late, your valuable are gone and the offender nowhere to be found.

I would think twice about mounting gauges on top of the dash or anywhere else where they are visible to someone walking past.

[hkogti]

sj88, how d wiring goes with your gauages? Just drill holes on the top tray? Did you do that yourself or fitted by a mechanic? If so, which? It looks pretty good! I am thinking to get oil temp and boost...

[hkogti]

agree to u bubu, if they guy is desperate, i reather prefer him to ask me for money rather then smash my window... I can feel the pain.... nothing is worst to see your ride got smashed...

Can tined window helps to prevent thief from smashing ur windows (film keeps the window in one piece, hence cant get through) or help them to smash you window (glass pieces stick together, hence wont hurt him)?