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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Default Re: Gauge setup on it's way

Originally Posted by ShawnQ
Looks good! Did you modify a different pillar mount, or just make your one entirely? It shouldn't be too difficult with fiberglass.

I assume that is an actual SLK and not a XFire, right?

SQ
Yeah, it's an SLK. I added boost, AFR, and voltage gauges. That's an old pic, as I've recently upgraded to an Innovate wideband, so not all three gauges match anymore but for functionality, the trade-off was worth it.

I took a stock pillar and then one of those universal kits you can get for like $20 on ebay, and cut the pods off of it. Then glued them to the stock one in the position I wanted... then I wrapped it (in women's pantyhose nonetheless!!) and hardened it, then used fiberglass to strengthen the mold. Sand and sand and sand some more and paint and you've got a sleek looking pillar. I used the stock pillar so that the connectors and shapes on the back of the pillar would fit right into place already... and the end result is just that... like a glove. I called the dealer to see how much a new stock pillar would cost in case I didn't like it. It was $90, so I figure it was worth the risk and did it and liked it.
 
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