S60r ipd boost gauge dash housing

[T5REU]

My first attempt at making a housinghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/Messenger_5778175909617535600_13776245591597944_zp s2de9fe9c.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/IMG-20130828-WA0009_zpsf259372c.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130829_075315_zps73b3e910.jpg
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130829_075320_zpsccb1bb53.jpg
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[T5REU]

Sanded backhttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/IMG-20130829-WA0018_zps01f44ff5.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/IMG-20130829-WA0016_zps23e1fb9e.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130829_154312_zps5114b761.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130829_142239_zpsc2685728.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/IMG-20130829-WA0024_zps0bb5d667.jpg

[T5REU]

Will paint satin black tomorrow

[T5REU]

Taken before back filling in just to get a feel
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130829_104153_zps26d34118.jpg

[T5REU]

Just put some more Filling around the base and right side of the pod to help blend it in more.

[graemewelch]

looking good. cant wait to see it finished

[jdavis]

Looks very good. Liking that boost gauge!

[T5REU]

Thanks guys hopefully it won't look too out of place inside the car

[M-R-P]

oooh I like that a lot!

[T5REU]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130903_201637_zps1f659c16.jpg
Tried loads of different colours to get the best match and ended up using Helfords basic satin black. Tried matt camouflage black, tried matt black, tried Ford graphite non was a close to satin black. Really happy with the colour match and finished job. My only regret was I should have used a pillar pod not a dash pod. The pillar pod has less hight and distance between the top of the gauge and the top of the pod. Other than that I think this is the best boost mod I've found. The part looks factory made lol

[graemewelch]

youve one a cracking job there. you could be onto a earner if you can duplicate them.

[Biff]

I'm liking that.
I've been looking at carbon werx pods for mine but they are really expensive.
Maybe I should get a pod & make my own. You've got a really good finish there.
I like!

[jdavis]

That looks great, pretty much looks factory fitted

[stribo]

Very nice finish, as said above, looks factory.

[V70 Graham]

Very nice, well worth the effort.

[T5REU]

Thanks guys. Really enjoyed doing it. Not that hard at all just takes time to build it up right. Once I have a bit more time I'll make two more just to see if I can speak up the process now I got a better idea. Getting the finish is the secret here with these. Need to find a lighter shade of black, if there is such a colour to get it a perfect colour match. The cowling colour is a perfect match with this colour, however the cowlings are darker than the trim. Will get some more pics up with it installed next week. Just putting front end of my car back today. Installed the 06 air condenser in as old one wouldn't fit with the new intercooler. Only issue I had was the cold side (left side) pipe, which is a solid pipe rooted into cabin had to be re rooted in the engine bay so I could get it to connect. Right pain but sorted.

[T5REU]

Inside the carhttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_181750_zpse309cf20.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_181756_zpsb3a5c25d.jpg
Notice the colour match with the stereo and head light switch panel. Then look at the air vents. They are lighter and I've swapped them for darker ones. Are there any vents out there that are as dark as the stereo system?
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_181838_zpseb574e1a.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_181850_zps2d53c32f.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_181844_zps5e265893.jpg
The wiper stalk is getting swapped this week for a black one with the chrome trim on like I have on the indicator onehttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_182020_zpsc5f3b3c5.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/reevesey3848/20130905_182024_zpsf1f19fc7.jpg
I have ocd so has too look right.

[T5REU]

Trip to the scrap yard tomorrow to get the air vents. I'm sure they were as dark as the stereo. I had the stereo off the car so I'm sure the vents were darker

[T5REU]

Anyone got any pics of their centre air vent against the black stereo to see if volvo do, do darker vents?

[graemewelch]

realy impressed by that. im might have a bash myself. unless you want to sell me one. i couldnt ask a favor when you go to the breakers. i need a bit trim that gose aroun wear the seatbelt real is on drivers side. ill try nd get a pic of my airvents an the panel thats missing

[graemewelch]

Anyone got any pics of their centre air vent against the black stereo to see if volvo do, do darker vents?
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20130905_193345_zps2d2322da.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20130905_193345_zps2d2322da.jpg.html)

hope this helps


http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20130905_193351_zpsccedc6f2.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20130905_193351_zpsccedc6f2.jpg.html)

[danny-R]

realy impressed by that. im might have a bash myself. unless you want to sell me one. i couldnt ask a favor when you go to the breakers. i need a bit trim that gose aroun wear the seatbelt real is on drivers side. ill try nd get a pic of my airvents an the panel thats missing

Theres an s60 in my mates yard near me. Could grab it for ya if you like. Can't remember what colour it is but it has black leather.

Pod looks awesome there are they R clocks?

[T5REU]

Well see if u can get it if not I will get it anyway from off the car. Do u need anything else? I take it the colour of the air vents don't match the dash cluster that we'll then?Do u think mine are as dark as urs?

[T5REU]

If u want me to make u one I have 2 spare clusters so will have a go at it again as really enjoyed making it. I just wanted to get the colours right first. If u like it u could send me ur cluster to keep cost down then. Mate just cane round and looked at it and thought it was a volvo part. Makes the dash look far more interesting

[graemewelch]

If u want me to make u one I have 2 spare clusters so will have a go at it again as really enjoyed making it. I just wanted to get the colours right first. If u like it u could send me ur cluster to keep cost down then. Mate just cane round and looked at it and thought it was a volvo part. Makes the dash look far more interesting

almost looks stock. im cars off road so would be ideal time to do it i guess. pm me a price if you like. dont leave your self shourt

[graemewelch]

Theres an s60 in my mates yard near me. Could grab it for ya if you like. Can't remember what colour it is but it has black leather.

Pod looks awesome there are they R clocks?

only if your passing. theres a v70 in a yard near mine but i know if i go in ill get caked in oil and get wrong off docs

[T5REU]

If I get chane ill go there tomorrow mate. I will price up the parts for u. Don't want labour as only learning and enjoy doing it. Got one to do for a mate of mine too now so will be a few weeks mate. Will use a pillar pod next time as slightly smaller.

[graemewelch]

If I get chane ill go there tomorrow mate. I will price up the parts for u. Don't want labour as only learning and enjoy doing it. Got one to do for a mate of mine too now so will be a few weeks mate. Will use a pillar pod next time as slightly smaller.

cheers fella. just had another look at your vents and they look they same as mine

[T5REU]

Yeh not sure if there are two or three colours. There is light grey, charcoal which the R's and 05 on wards had and there might be a graphite one too. There is definitely a graphite dash cluster just not sure on the vents. Think ours may be the charcoal vents.

[T5REU]

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[stribo]

Don't know if this is any good to you mate, it's our R.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Our%20Volvo%20S60R/WP_000183.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Our%20Volvo%20S60R/WP_000183.jpg.html)

[T5REU]

Thanks mate they are the same vents as urs. Nice car u have there mate. I'd b tempted to swap out ur centre console with facelift Would look really nice in there. All u need is the centre console £30 to 40 then space ball new is £80 and £40 to get the armrest covered to match urs but new style or but new from volvo they are £95 lol.

[stribo]

Thanks mate, would like the face lift armrest/cupholder cover, but like the pre facelift spaceball, and centre console. Pre facelift has a penholder. ;)

[claymore]

Waw, I missed this thread, that looks the dogs plumbs.

[WOODY T5]

Great work looks very well mate think I might have a go @ doing me 850 like that!

[T5REU]

Pen holder haha put it behind ur ear lol. They r both nice. I swapped mine our cause broke to of the kids in last 5 years with the kids so put the 05 in.

I think everyone should have a go at doing the pod. It's really easy and I'm no expert at all far from it main tool is the dremel and that's it. Get ur pics posted on this threat it beats paying stupid money to the likes if ipd. Shane they never thought of doing it this way as far better having ur clocks all in one place and loons factory , kind of

[T5REU]

Need make sure u fiberglass the back of the pod to the Frame other wise the filler will crack if u bend the unit when installing or removing.

[andyb1375]

Nice work !!

[graemewelch]

any links to the pod you used.im getting the urge to have a crack at doing this.

[T5REU]

Best pods to use mate are the A pillar ones. I used a dash one which are slightly bigger. They have a larger lip. Best value for money would be getting a double pillar one just in case u mess up the first one. Any pods will work as u are cutting away 40% of the pod. I paid £4 for mine. Get a small fiberglass kit and body filler too. I used 600 through to 2000 grit wet and dry. I used a full can of plastic filler paint then sanded smooth before black coating. I got the large Tim of Helfords satin black and sprayed about 8 coats on it before leaving home to dry for a few days. Between each coat is have it 15 Mins to dry. Then sanded with 2000 then buffed with g3 and g10.any buffing compound will do.

[T5REU]

My next project is installing the focus rs type gushes onto the dash centre speaker as a second solution. These two solution are the only ones that will look factor. Air vents and wing mirror ones just look out of place in think. My Mates could tell they aren't factory.