Elite Gauge Pod Fit

[Bandit400]

Hello Guys,

I just received my gauge pod from Scott at Elite. Great service by the way. I have seen posts that there is currently no direct fit gauge pod for the viper. So I was prepared to accept that the fit would not be perfect. I proceeded to do a test fit and noticed as posted that there was a pretty significant gap between the A-pillar and the top of the pod. I put my thinking cap on for a moment and came up with the idea of heating it up with a hair dryer so that the plastic would become pliable and hopefully shape the pod to fit the A-pillar. So after a few heating cycles and molding I was able to mold the top of the gauge pod to almost exactly match the shape of the A-pillar. Basically no more gap at the top. I was supprised how easy this was. So those of you looking at this pod, don't give up. A little work and the piece fits really well. Hope this helps

Note in this picture: The pod is not secured in the car yet so nothing is holding it in place. Ultimately the fit will be snug to the pillar in the final install.

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Bandit400

 

[Snake Bitten]

Scott overnighted my pod to me...I have gotten NUMEROUS compliments on it! Phenomenal service, and great products...Who could ask for anything more!!!

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[Newport Viper]

Ricers!

 

[Ron]

Doesn't it hinder your hand clearance a bit?

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Was it hard to pt that momo steering wheel on? I love it!! Where di you get it and how much? What is that below the steering wheel? Looks like paddle shifters!! heh! I wish!

 

[Snake Bitten]

Was it hard to pt that momo steering wheel on? I love it!! Where di you get it and how much? What is that below the steering wheel? Looks like paddle shifters!! heh! I wish!

Momo was easy...below are Sparco buttons...Left button is the Line Lock, haven't put anything on the right button...

<font color="blue">Got the MOMO here, ask for the Viper Club discount!</font>

 

[Bandit400]

No Ricer here! These are not going to be just for looks. The plan is to place a Boost and A/F gauge to monitor the performance of my Roe S/C and goodies scheduled for install in September.

As for the steering wheel interference, there is about an 1 1/2 of clearence between my hand and the pod with the tilt wheel set high. If you lower the wheel a little, even more clearence. I personally don't have an issue with it.

Bandit400

 

[Bad_Byte]

Doesn't it hinder your hand clearance a bit?

Only when sending "tail in the air wave" to someone who cut you off in traffic.