Gauge pod designs

[jaeger6]

I am developing a series of gauge pods for the 95+ Ranger/Explorer. I am already offering this current design and I am about to release a three gauge/double vent design.

I have found that not everyone is in love the the small switch/light mounting boss on the current design and I am considering making an alternate design minus the boss. I have two choices. Center the gauge on the vent opening or offsetting the gauge in the vent opening. Which do you prefer?

Centered

Or Offset

 

[4rd4life]

cool idea i like the offset one better

 

[BradR]

Hey you became a vendor! Nice!
You know my thoughts already, even though they were deleted.

Good luck with the product!

 

[Fifty150]

But what if I want heat or air coming out of those vents?

 

[4rd4life]

it looks like its molded to fit in 1 vent so there is still the other, although with the offset design it might be worthwhile to incorporate a few slots or a grill next to the gauge like this

 

[jaeger6]

I have a prototype that is like what you guys describe. The vents make it particularly tricky to make. But, over the next few months I hope to try out a few ideas that may allow me to make the vent design more cost effective. Until then, it will have to remain a prototype.

 

[fedyfedz]

that is sick talk about thinking outside the box!!

 

[4rd4life]

that looks really nice! best looking one ive seen for sure, is it fixed so it doesnt move? and is it plastic or fiberglass? also how is the angle of the gauge it looks like it could be tilted less? (could just be the angle of the pic) Great job!

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

Loving the one in post 6, I'd definitely invest in one of those. Maybe you could design one to hold a Stinger Volt Gauge in it properly?

 

[RickOTR]

How about one that mounts on the dash like the Mustang GT, or a 3 pillar pod gauge.

 

[Ranger379]

3 pillar pod gauge.

i 2nd that


vent mount that has slots is very awesome, id buy 2 of em. you would have about the same air flow as you would if you used one without slots.

 

[Keeper0311]

Anything new with your pod designs? Maybe you could make an explorer specific pillar pod.

 

[Stic-o]

this was easier...

 

[Jason c]

this was easier...

I have a button there.

 

[BrianDye]

I would love to buy one of these to mount my volt gauge in...Just a single vent model

 

[Steve34043]

What ever became of this? Are they available even in Prototype?