Speed6 custom gauge pod

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:14

what happened?

GoToTheJoe · Postby **GoToTheJoe** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:14

One hell of a 24 page read if you are bored

http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=85454

Moral to the story, never be one of the first to shell out cash for a product that hasn't even been produced!

Rich · Postby **Rich** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:14

Basically, the guy got all sorts of people interested in a group buy for pods. His story is that he relied on a manufacturer that was causing the almost 1 year delay. A shitty situation indeed. I'm on the 2nd batch list for the new pod in the link of my first post.

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:14

basicly don't pay till you see the real thing

RedRoadster · Postby **RedRoadster** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:14

That's a pretty sweet handmade setup. If he could figure out how to mass produce it, that would be pretty sweet.

bobopud · Postby **bobopud** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:14

I was in on that group buy for the "other" pod. It was $38, so not a big loss, just the principal of the thing I guess.

If you think the 24 page post gets a little rediculous, you sould see the 70 page one that was deleted prior to the 24 page one.

The pod to create the molds was produced, with pictures proving its existance back in Feb of last year. It was supposed to be one month to get the mold made and casted and shipped out to people, but he used a manufacturer based in china who supposedly scammed him with delays and such. Apparently he is offereing refunds now, but I will hold out on that one until I hear that people are actually getting checks.

But Yes, bottom line, don't give money for a product that isn't actually available. I never would have done it if it were more expensive.

firestoned · Postby **firestoned** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:14

i had to sacrifice my passenger vent... looks the cleanest i think, and cost $11 in parts from Office Depot

GoToTheJoe · Postby **GoToTheJoe** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:14

That does look nice!! I haven't seen one in the side vent before. How long did it take to install that?

Rich · Postby **Rich** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14

I don't want to sacrifice my side vent.....I travel to/from work before 5 AM and it can be friggin cold out when my car has been sitting in a parking lot all night in sub-freezing temps.

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14

Wuss :P I don't blame ya though

Rich · Postby **Rich** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14

It was 18F when I got off work today at 4:45 AM. Yesterday was 15F....and I've seen temps in the -10F range as well. They need to build us a parking garage at least.....

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14

ewww damn dude that blows... specially if its windy lol

firestoned · Postby **firestoned** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14

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Took a couple hours to dremmel out one of the pieces and get it to fit right, but after that, it was simple as pie...two wires, and a hose going throught the harness wall

firestoned · Postby **firestoned** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:14

and honestly, Ive never noticed a difference as far as not having that vent...Im pretty sure its just as cold where I live, and really dont notice it...
When the climate control is on auto, it never goes to the face vents anyways, always at feet level or defrost or both.... The only time I've ever used my vents up top is in the summer for the a/c...I may have issues in the summer not getting enough cool, we'll see..

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