Post Them Defi' Setups...

MKTURBO · 11-13-2006, 03:55 PM

We all know that the Defi' Gauges are the best out there, and the real question is how to mount them. post up your setups so members can get an idea how to do thier when it comes time to get gauges. i've been faced with the dilemma of what center pod to get...i have looked at the defi' pod which is great and snaps in the stock position, but where to put the clock and airbag light when you use it. the zerosports pod is great although pricey it accomodates both but does not work on 06/07's because the airbag light, and i dont like the fact that it doesn't snap in to the factory location it double sided tapes in....i face with the pod dilemma...someone help by posting pictures of thier setup and comments about it and which pod you think is the best.......

**jsh139** · 11-13-2006, 04:03 PM

Defi or ATI pods are really good.

Day:

Night:

Oh, and I think the best way to keep the airbag light from going off is to actually shove it down inside the clock console. There's plenty of room.

wrxracer123 · 11-13-2006, 04:17 PM

***reeksti*** · 11-13-2006, 04:32 PM

more to come

Islandboy630 · 11-13-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsh139

Defi or ATI pods are really good.

Day:

Night:

Oh, and I think the best way to keep the airbag light from going off is to actually shove it down inside the clock console. There's plenty of room.

Which pod do you have? did you have to paint it? and watch HU is that? color looks perfect!

blindfold · 11-13-2006, 05:49 PM

Islandboy630 what CD/radio do you have? Looks pretty cool and matches the interior nicely

Islandboy630 · 11-13-2006, 06:05 PM

^^ I was asking Jsh the same question... his setup not mine... wish it was though

**jsh139** · 11-13-2006, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islandboy630

Which pod do you have? did you have to paint it? and watch HU is that? color looks perfect!

It's the Defi pod, and yes you have to paint it (or buy one used prepainted from someone).

The headunit is a Clarion DXZ655MP. The color matches perfectly.

SD 05 STi · 11-13-2006, 06:11 PM

damnit, i need gauges

MKTURBO · 11-14-2006, 04:33 AM

jsh139 thats a bad ass setup...where did you put the clock and airbag light if you have one when you did this...what kind of paint did you use to paint it...

***VSGTS14*** · 11-14-2006, 05:41 AM

bam

Muffnbluff · 11-14-2006, 06:01 AM

I'll see if I can snap some pics of my setup tonight.

**jsh139** · 11-14-2006, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

bam

Thanks for one-upping me

Too bad that BLUE kills it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKTURBO

jsh139 thats a bad ass setup...where did you put the clock and airbag light if you have one when you did this...what kind of paint did you use to paint it...

I bought mine used, so I didn't have to paint it

Also, I have an 05, so I just disconnected the clock. For the 06+, I believe you just tap into the wires, remove the clock/airbag module from the pod, and double-side tape it somewhere inside the dash. At least this is what I've read that people have been doing.

**jsh139** · 11-14-2006, 07:22 AM

Oh, also, forgot to post a pic of the control unit.

<img src="http://www.ameth.org/~tool/STi/Gauges-3.jpg" width=800>

<img src="http://www.ameth.org/~tool/STi/Gauges-4.jpg" width=800>

**nandanrp** · 11-14-2006, 07:22 AM

Here's mine...Defi Control unit is in the glovebox, just like Josh's (but my gauges are imperial FTW

). ATI color matched pod, no painting required.

Here's the control unit in the glove, it was before I installed my EGT

:

And the ATI pod (to give you an idea of color matching):

IBJoshGivesMeCrapAboutTooManyPhotos... GFD Josh

11-13-2006, 03:55 PM	#1
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,970 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Post Them Defi' Setups... We all know that the Defi' Gauges are the best out there, and the real question is how to mount them. post up your setups so members can get an idea how to do thier when it comes time to get gauges. i've been faced with the dilemma of what center pod to get...i have looked at the defi' pod which is great and snaps in the stock position, but where to put the clock and airbag light when you use it. the zerosports pod is great although pricey it accomodates both but does not work on 06/07's because the airbag light, and i dont like the fact that it doesn't snap in to the factory location it double sided tapes in....i face with the pod dilemma...someone help by posting pictures of thier setup and comments about it and which pod you think is the best....... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Here's mine...Defi Control unit is in the glovebox, just like Josh's (but my gauges are imperial FTW ). ATI color matched pod, no painting required. Here's the control unit in the glove, it was before I installed my EGT : And the ATI pod (to give you an idea of color matching): IBJoshGivesMeCrapAboutTooManyPhotos... GFD Josh This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-13-2006, 04:03 PM	#2
jsh139 How YOU Doin? Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: OMGHI2U! Location: Philly 'burbs Posts: 7,719 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Defi or ATI pods are really good. Day: Night: Oh, and I think the best way to keep the airbag light from going off is to actually shove it down inside the clock console. There's plenty of room.

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11-13-2006, 04:32 PM	#4
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,199 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	more to come

11-13-2006, 05:49 PM	#6
blindfold Silver Member Car: 2004 WRB STi Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 1,982 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	Islandboy630 what CD/radio do you have? Looks pretty cool and matches the interior nicely

11-13-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
Islandboy630 Spec C Club Car: 08 MBC300 Sprt 4mtic Fav Mod: RIP - 06 OBP STI Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,160 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	^^ I was asking Jsh the same question... his setup not mine... wish it was though

11-13-2006, 06:11 PM	#9
SD 05 STi Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Bride Zeta III / Advan RGII >=) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,152 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	damnit, i need gauges

11-14-2006, 04:33 AM	#10
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,970 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	jsh139 thats a bad ass setup...where did you put the clock and airbag light if you have one when you did this...what kind of paint did you use to paint it...

11-14-2006, 05:41 AM	#11
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,967 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	bam

11-14-2006, 06:01 AM	#12
Muffnbluff DOMINATOR Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Strut Clunk Location: STL Posts: 5,615 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	I'll see if I can snap some pics of my setup tonight.