JR-Industries Pillar Pod C32/Slk32
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MooseJaw, i never thought of it that way? I just am wanting to go crazy on a benz....no one really does these cars so extreme...it would just be cool to see people's faces when they look into the car and see that stuff..plus i have this stuff laying around the garage and want to do something with it...i think that add ons are good, as long as thet serve a functional purpose.
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2 Questions
1. Would you sell it a one gauge pod only, i only care about boost.
2. Any chance you can post these what they look like back lit
I believe the SRT have green illumination where the AMG's have amber.
and
3. Make a custom gauge for C55 owners where it's needle points from useless to worthless to keep them occupied while driving. (jk)
1. Would you sell it a one gauge pod only, i only care about boost.
2. Any chance you can post these what they look like back lit
I believe the SRT have green illumination where the AMG's have amber.
and
3. Make a custom gauge for C55 owners where it's needle points from useless to worthless to keep them occupied while driving. (jk)
The amber is yet to be an issue, if you look the gauge has a button on the bottom that allows it to be 7 different colors I believe. The yellow isnt close to your amber nor is the Red. We will have to take the gauge apart and color one of the LED's so that when you click it to red or yellow (have not decided yet) your amber color appears.
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No one is knocking C55's bc of a lack of power or speed
but rather their need for all these gauges.
Boosted cars need these gauges
NA cars dont.
I hate extra gauges like I have in my rx-7 and would prefer a setup similar to the GT-R. Can you believe for three years the rx-7 did not come with a boost gauge?
The C55 you are referring to is an exception to the rule.
If every C55 owner had a cockrocach on the back of their trunk giving additional downforce like Rolly, I'm sure they would be flying too.
but rather their need for all these gauges.
Boosted cars need these gauges
NA cars dont.
I hate extra gauges like I have in my rx-7 and would prefer a setup similar to the GT-R. Can you believe for three years the rx-7 did not come with a boost gauge?
The C55 you are referring to is an exception to the rule.
If every C55 owner had a cockrocach on the back of their trunk giving additional downforce like Rolly, I'm sure they would be flying too.
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and those of you who want to devote a shrine to C55asleep need to wipe your noses, stay on topic pls.
JK to those who take things a little too seriously
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First and foremost, I welcome any modifications and anyone who contributes to the aftermarket scene for our cars should be applauded. 
But.......
Maybe I'm just getting old and / or simply wrong on this issue...... (and please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Doesn't this particular pillar gauge pod significantly obstruct your view out of a very important area (safety-wise) of the left windshield?
I've highlighted the area in red in the image below.
Perhaps it's just the angle at which the photo was taken, but in this view, this just seems to be a little on the dangerous side.
But.......
Maybe I'm just getting old and / or simply wrong on this issue...... (and please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Doesn't this particular pillar gauge pod significantly obstruct your view out of a very important area (safety-wise) of the left windshield?
I've highlighted the area in red in the image below.
Perhaps it's just the angle at which the photo was taken, but in this view, this just seems to be a little on the dangerous side.
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Personally, at least for the SLK, I'd like to have a pod right where the cupholder is located. It could be made to install in the recess and match both the cluster shade and the dash. I've attached a crude photoshopped image of what I'm talking about. Done correctly, this location would look factory and be very functional, especially if the gauge faces are made to look like the factory ones and the dash insert is has the same lines and covering as the dash cluster covering. Three would be tight, but two would certainly be do-able.
Great idea.
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First and foremost, I welcome any modifications and anyone who contributes to the aftermarket scene for our cars should be applauded.
But.......
Maybe I'm just getting old and / or simply wrong on this issue...... (and please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Doesn't this particular pillar gauge pod significantly obstruct your view out of a very important area (safety-wise) of the left windshield?
I've highlighted the area in red in the image below.
Perhaps it's just the angle at which the photo was taken, but in this view, this just seems to be a little on the dangerous side.
But.......
Maybe I'm just getting old and / or simply wrong on this issue...... (and please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Doesn't this particular pillar gauge pod significantly obstruct your view out of a very important area (safety-wise) of the left windshield?
I've highlighted the area in red in the image below.
Perhaps it's just the angle at which the photo was taken, but in this view, this just seems to be a little on the dangerous side.
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not sure how good of an idea is to have it on the a-pillar in the C-class because the side head airbag pops out from the a-pillar. you wouldn't want anything flying at you when you crash would you?
personally would opt for an hide-away one. one of my B5 S4 friend put his boost gauge in the middle of the air vents because on the B5 there's 3 center vents.
personally would opt for an hide-away one. one of my B5 S4 friend put his boost gauge in the middle of the air vents because on the B5 there's 3 center vents.
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not sure how good of an idea is to have it on the a-pillar in the C-class because the side head airbag pops out from the a-pillar. you wouldn't want anything flying at you when you crash would you?
personally would opt for an hide-away one. one of my B5 S4 friend put his boost gauge in the middle of the air vents because on the B5 there's 3 center vents.
personally would opt for an hide-away one. one of my B5 S4 friend put his boost gauge in the middle of the air vents because on the B5 there's 3 center vents.
I've seen those Audi gauges too - I believe AWE tuning started that, although there may've been a few knock-offs.
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I wouldn't worry about that. In my 03 C320, all the left side air bags (minus the steering wheel) went off. The pillar does not come off when deploying that air bag, it just moves a little out of the way. So if the pillar pod was secured enough, it wouldn't go anywhere.
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First and foremost, I welcome any modifications and anyone who contributes to the aftermarket scene for our cars should be applauded.
But.......
Maybe I'm just getting old and / or simply wrong on this issue...... (and please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Doesn't this particular pillar gauge pod significantly obstruct your view out of a very important area (safety-wise) of the left windshield?
I've highlighted the area in red in the image below.
Perhaps it's just the angle at which the photo was taken, but in this view, this just seems to be a little on the dangerous side.
But.......
Maybe I'm just getting old and / or simply wrong on this issue...... (and please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Doesn't this particular pillar gauge pod significantly obstruct your view out of a very important area (safety-wise) of the left windshield?
I've highlighted the area in red in the image below.
Perhaps it's just the angle at which the photo was taken, but in this view, this just seems to be a little on the dangerous side.
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Personally, at least for the SLK, I'd like to have a pod right where the cupholder is located. It could be made to install in the recess and match both the cluster shade and the dash. I've attached a crude photoshopped image of what I'm talking about. Done correctly, this location would look factory and be very functional, especially if the gauge faces are made to look like the factory ones and the dash insert is has the same lines and covering as the dash cluster covering. Three would be tight, but two would certainly be do-able.
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and for that I apologize. 
" with your sassy little comment. But I find it ironic how you've come to claim the title of internet police. 
A dig is a dig..... to be frank sometimes your jokes aren't warranted.
And before I forget, let me add your immunity clause, "JK to those who take things a little too seriously".
Here's looking at you kid.
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and for that I apologize. Noone here is taking anything seriously but you champ. As a matter of fact C32used even "
" with your sassy little comment. But I find it ironic how you've come to claim the title of internet police. A dig is a dig..... to be frank sometimes your jokes aren't warranted.
And before I forget, let me add your immunity clause, "JK to those who take things a little too seriously".
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So, how about 'dem single pods? Just a boost gauge would be tremendously fun to have, situated at the bottom of the A-pillar. Any idea on what the cost might be around, or how tough the installation might be?
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