Egauges.com Steering column gauge pods review

Solid · 10-26-2004, 02:28 AM

After a 3 week wait (backorder) I finally got it.
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?...E46_ePod&Cart=

It replaces the upper plastic piece of the steering column. Everything fits perfectly and it has all the corrects holes as the OEM version. Each pod is completely removable and both 52mm and 60mm gauges fit very snug via a rubber insert. Both pods swivel so the angle is adjustable, and they provide holes to hide any wires. Overall, it's very clean and looks good IMO.

I've attached some pictures as an example of how it would look (the gauge really isn't hooked up).

I'm still waiting for my boost warning gauge from importparts.com, the screwed up my order and sent me a White Warning EGT gauge instead of a Silver Warning Boost Gauge, those idiots... So I'll have pics of that gauge installed whenever the mixup is done with.

Original Piece:

Side View. Notice the wire coming out of the back of the pod, this wire hides under the column piece:

Front View. Depdning on how you tilt the column, and your angle, it does block your view of the fuel and engine temp gauges, but you can still see the needles. Also note the left pod is completely removable:

Casanova · 10-26-2004, 04:02 AM

looks good, but i think it covers too much info....i like to know when I'm throwing a fault code, and since i'm a step; what gear I'm in.

but if you like it, why listen to me...

happy it fits nicely

Solid · 10-26-2004, 04:05 AM

I held the camera lower than head level, so you can see a little more of the cluster. I'm only going to use 1 pod (removing the left one) so seeing the codes will be fine. I guess it could be a problem if you used both...

Nt_loader · 10-26-2004, 09:18 AM

Not bad

Will ZCPM3 · 10-26-2004, 11:06 AM

looks pretty good

NICEBIMMER · 10-26-2004, 11:41 AM

Looks very good ...

Cali6869 · 10-26-2004, 12:08 PM

not too bad....

JC7727 · 10-26-2004, 01:57 PM

gauges alittle big?

Solid · 10-26-2004, 02:04 PM

The gauge in the picture is a 60mm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC7727

gauges alittle big?

10-26-2004, 02:28 AM	#1
Solid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmonds, Washington Posts: 1,307 My Ride: `07 335i Sedan View My Garage	Egauges.com Steering column gauge pods review After a 3 week wait (backorder) I finally got it. http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?...E46_ePod&Cart= It replaces the upper plastic piece of the steering column. Everything fits perfectly and it has all the corrects holes as the OEM version. Each pod is completely removable and both 52mm and 60mm gauges fit very snug via a rubber insert. Both pods swivel so the angle is adjustable, and they provide holes to hide any wires. Overall, it's very clean and looks good IMO. I've attached some pictures as an example of how it would look (the gauge really isn't hooked up). I'm still waiting for my boost warning gauge from importparts.com, the screwed up my order and sent me a White Warning EGT gauge instead of a Silver Warning Boost Gauge, those idiots... So I'll have pics of that gauge installed whenever the mixup is done with. Original Piece: Side View. Notice the wire coming out of the back of the pod, this wire hides under the column piece: Front View. Depdning on how you tilt the column, and your angle, it does block your view of the fuel and engine temp gauges, but you can still see the needles. Also note the left pod is completely removable: __________________ Technik Stage 1 Supercharged 330i ZHP `07 335i Sedan. http://myspace.com/solid77 Last edited by Solid; 10-26-2004 at 02:31 AM.

10-26-2004, 04:02 AM	#2
Casanova SoCal Europrojektz Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Los Angeles/Malaysia Posts: 1,707 My Ride: RX-8/E46 View My Garage	looks good, but i think it covers too much info....i like to know when I'm throwing a fault code, and since i'm a step; what gear I'm in. but if you like it, why listen to me... happy it fits nicely __________________ Drive Hard. Look Good. Be Loud. Get Some. Director of Europrojektz Malaysia Chapter Hamann GT-R Widebody \| Modified AA-Tuning supercharger kit My New Ride

10-26-2004, 04:05 AM	#3
Solid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmonds, Washington Posts: 1,307 My Ride: `07 335i Sedan View My Garage	I held the camera lower than head level, so you can see a little more of the cluster. I'm only going to use 1 pod (removing the left one) so seeing the codes will be fine. I guess it could be a problem if you used both... __________________ Technik Stage 1 Supercharged 330i ZHP `07 335i Sedan. http://myspace.com/solid77 Last edited by Solid; 10-26-2004 at 04:19 AM.

10-26-2004, 11:06 AM	#5
Will ZCPM3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,883 My Ride: ///M3 View My Garage	looks pretty good __________________

10-26-2004, 11:41 AM	#6
NICEBIMMER Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 929 My Ride: E38 750IL View My Garage	Looks very good ... __________________ 00 E39 M5 Previous Bimmers- 00 328ci, 01 325i, 95 M3, 97 740i, 97 M3/4/A, 00 M5, 91 318i, 02 X5, 96 740iL, 96 E38 750IL

10-26-2004, 09:18 AM	#4
Nt_loader ASA NO MO Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,030 My Ride: 1999 Golf View My Garage	Not bad

10-26-2004, 12:08 PM	#7
Cali6869 BIG STUNNA Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,697 My Ride: ASA 323ci SK2, ///M5 View My Garage	not too bad....

10-26-2004, 01:57 PM	#8
JC7727 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: E46Fanatics Posts: 1,244 My Ride: 01 330i View My Garage	gauges alittle big? __________________ Sponsored by Jlevi StreetWerks FOR SALE: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=417026

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