NA/NB vent gauge pod
NA/NB vent gauge pod
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Description
A-pillar gauge pods can be great, but they're not for everyone. Maybe you don't want a bulky A-pillar, or maybe you want a stealthier look. Here ya go. This is an adapter that allows a 2-1/16" (52mm) gauge to be easily installed where the stock vents originally were. Works with NAs and NBs, in any of the "eyeball" vent locations. You could band-aid your gauge into place by disassembling your stock vent, using part of it, and layering tape to increase the OD on the gauge, but that will still leave an ugly edge around the gauge. It'll work, but it's not a terribly clean solution. This is just about as clean as it gets, is a perfect fit, and is fully reversible.
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What does it fit?
Fits: 1990-1997, 1999-2005, 2004-2005 MSM
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
1 year
SKU
Like stated in the title, I would modify the depth or even cut access slots for wiring. When I routed my wire originally, I went to place the vent and the wire was in the way. I ended up drilling a hole through the actual vent duct and running it that way to the gauge. In hind sight, I should’ve modified the pod itself to accommodate.
Other than that, fit is perfect, snaps right in and is secure, accepts the AEM wideband gauge snuggly.
Awesome
I too don't care for the A-pillar by racer look. This fits the vent location PERFECTLY and with the Flyin' Miata Boost Gauge by Autometer, the ID fit is so good, bolting it in place is not required. While others didn't care for the 3-D printed look, I thought it matched the carbon fiber look in my '05 MSM perfectly. Kudos to the person who came up with the design. And thanks to FM for another great product. With the included red lamp cover, it matches the MSM factory gauges to a tee.
As Aaron said below, this is a really simple, elegant solution to aftermarket gauges for people who want to keep their double-din radio and think a-pillar gauge mounts are a little too boy-racer. I also agree that a bit more finish on the front face at least would be a great improvement - I spent about an hour sanding and painting mine to get them up to more of an OEM-level look.
Also, rather than a smooth front face, May I suggest a circular indent that allows the 52mm gauge bezel to be recessed by a few mm? A less protruding fit would make it look even more clean and natural. If I had access to a lathe (or maybe a hole saw and some courage), i'd give it a go myself.
Overall a great solution for a low price though - recommended.
Good suggestions, thanks! The difficulty with making the bezel recessed is that while the body of al 52mm gauges are consistent, the OD of the bezel isn't - so the recess would match some gauges, be awkwardly small on others, and pointless (i.e., covered) on others.
What else is there to say? This fits the vent perfectly and the gauge slides beautifully into place. Fitment is great. The piece has that 3D printed look, which isn’t a big deal, but I hit it with some trim paint to bring down the sheen a bit and it looks fine.