kelly Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I would like to put gages in my GT and I wanted to know if there is a company that makes pods for this car? Has anyone put gages in there GT yet? or is it a waste of money? The gages that I would like to put in is 1. boost 2. EGT 3. oil pressure Does everyone feel these are the three best gages to put in and I'm going to use eletric ones without question. Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Is there an airbag behind the A-pillar pod on the LGT? Putting gauges in is not a waste of money. It just depends on what gauges you put in there. Boost and EGT would be useful. Oil pressure would probably be useful too. A couple people have used the little cubby above the stereo to put a couple gauges. Nobody has put one in the A-pillar yet. I haven't seen any pods made for our cars yet that hold more than one gauge. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgeee Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Don't bother with A piller, the top half has an airbag, and it blows that a piller piece off in a crash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsaglibene Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I really want a tri a piller pod also, I really dont think the guages coming off in a crash would be my biggest problem as long as they didnt kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I don't know how that piece is set up right now, but knowing that it would need to blow off in the event of an accident would make me think twice about drilling any holes into it and attaching a gauge pod. You would have to replace the whole pillar cover with a new one that is designed to detach the same way the stock one does. I can't say that its impossible to make something like that, but it is definitely something that would be very expensive. It would be safer and cheaper to put the gauges in other places. Use the cubby for two of them and then install the boost gauge like they have it in the other subarus that have them stock. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 the air bag does not go all the way down the A pillar. I watched them replace mine last June. I was one of the "lucky" first 100 owners. That being said, I would not consider the A Piller for mounting gauges. My plan is to fabricate a cover out of fibergalss and paint it flat black and mount it on the dash in the center above the cubby. I'd like to keep the little cubby because of limited storage space (or retrofit a Navi system in it next year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Watch this video and see if you think there is a Side Curtain Airbag (SCA) restriction on the location of the A-Pilar. LINK - http://legacygt.com/forums/member.php?u=640 mccorry posted this up previously. Clearly shows that the A pillar is not engaged in the SCA deployment as orginally suspected. Should make it easier for aftermarket mfgrs to craft a high-quality LGT A Pillar version. So, who's working on it? SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 uh your link is to his profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 uh your link is to his profile Here http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=126554&postcount=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 uh your link is to his profile Thanks. I thought I was capturing the specific post itself, not his profile. See that rclark has fixed my botched attempt. And I usually do a post preview to check the link. Guess I didn't on that one. Anyway, what is you opinion on the video. Does it clearly show that the A Pillar is not compromised or involved with deployment of the SCA? It doesn't look like it's involved from my review. Thanks again for the redirect SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I too wanted to mount a 3-plc gauge pod on the A-pillar but was concerned about the possibility of face plant. I sent the following e-mail and got this response from SOA. I find the answer to be somewhat incomplete. While the answer is that there is no airbag specifically mounted inside the A-pillar, he did not say whether or not it would be safe. Dear Mr. Giesy: Thank you for visiting the Subaru Web site and for your message. Per government regulations, the location of all airbags in a vehicle are clearly marked with a SRS label. The side-impact air curtains in your 2005 Legacy deploy from the B and C pillars. The side-impact air bags deploy from the sides of the front seats. You can view a picture of these deployed on page 1-85 in your owner's manual. Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance. If you need any future assistance, please feel free to contact us again. Best wishes, John J. Mergen Subaru of America, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------- YOUR ORIGINAL MAIL: I own a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited sedan. There is a question if the SRS airbag system includes any parts in the A-pillar. Is there an airbag installed in the A-pillar? I can see a SRS symbol on the B-pillar and do believe there's an airbag in there. But what about the A-pillar column? I am considering an aftermarket gauge pod that would mount on the A-pillar but do not want it to interfere with (or blow off during) the airbag deployment. ----------------------------------------------------------- My decision NOT to mount an A-pillar gauge pod was made final when I peaked under the A-pillar cover. Try it yourself. Its easy to do. Just tug on the interior fabric cover and it easily pulls out of the vinyl edge. I can clearly see a rolled-up white bag running a good distance down the A-pillar coming from above the driver's window. It sure looks like an airbag to me! There's no way that I would mount anything there. DON'T BE A FOOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Re-watching the video again, it looks like the front of the SCA expands along a channel at the top of the A Pillar. More of a guide than an expansion point as the A pillar doesn't come off. It would be foolish for the A pillar to fly off because then you'd risk potential facial/cranial or eye injury to the driver and/or front passenger. Could that be the part you're seeing when you look under the pillar, the guide portion that is? SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I'm telling you what I saw....a rolled up white bag that looked like it was made of Tyvek material (if you know what that is). Its like the material of a soft-sided FedEx envelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Thx everybody for your input....I will not put gauge is the A pillar... Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Gauges? that's soo old school get an LCD display instead so you can show any parameter you want. http://www.maxqdata.com A-pillar gauges = not for me. Pocket PC mounted on the dashboard as I need it = YES! Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Moved to Interior/Audio. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne53 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 grr..and I was hoping for the a-pillar mount all that time. -Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsaglibene Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I don't think ive given up on the a pillar just yet, if there is not concrete evidence that the a pillar pops off. I mean it seems subaru is not concerned about it. What about just bolting guages right on to the exsisting pillar? -NS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne53 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I found some small, unconclusive picture of the side curtains deployed.. http://premium1.uploadit.org/tylerwayne//s0411_4_24t.jpg http://premium1.uploadit.org/tylerwayne//s0411_3_grabt.jpg http://premium1.uploadit.org/tylerwayne//s0411_2_33t.jpg http://premium1.uploadit.org/tylerwayne//s0411_1_8t.jpg I just sent an email to my subaru dealership to see if they have any insight into this or can have a more conclusive response than from the email above. -Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Thanks wayne. I'll be interested to hear the response. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne53 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Got a response..but it wasn't very helpful. the side curtain airbags drop from the headliner sides...don't know if the gauges will screw with it, though Barry Waxman McRee Subaru 281.309.5129direct 281.935.0760cell 281.614.1359fax -Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne53 Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I have a feeling I'm going to get a good answer this time.. Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXXXX: Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your inquiry. I will need to consult with our Technical Services Department for assistance with your message. As soon as I have any information, I will contact you again. Thanks for your patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 I don't think Subaru will confirm it's safe due to liability. If they tell you the airbag will not interfere outright, it's their fault if under some circumstance the a-pillar pod would fly at you and hurt you. I was thinking I could put an a-pillar pod in and for insurance, I could also wear a helmet while driving around. lol -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamiller Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Guys, I pulled the passenger side pillar cover off tonight.. I was burying my XM antenna wire.. There's no chance in hell that I would put a pillar gauge pod in. It's not that the pillar cover "blows" off, it doesn't. The airbag extends about halfway down the pillar, along with a couple of wiring harnesses. The pillar cover is perforated along the inside bottom 1/4 (the part that meets the window gasket) to allow the plastic to fold out upon impact (weak point) by the airbag but keep the pillar trim attached. Keep in mind, these bags are there not only to cushion your head but also keep it inside the confines of the vehicle. If there were no A-pillar attachment, the bag would just push out the window.. Unfortunately, it was dark, raining, and I didn't have my camera to take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 there used to be a guy here that made a pod that goes on your left air vent that had one and two pods i wish i could find that and see if he still makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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