who's installed a triplle guage pod themselves?

[loki]

Guys,


Who here has installed a triple guage pod themselves?

Looking to install some guages above the dash in the near future and want to know what's invloved with the install etc.

Thanks

[yearoftherat]

IIRC, ST3ALTH, Madzilla as well as MPS have installed the triple guage pod. AFAIK, its def not an easy install but if you're somewhat mechanically inclined, you can do it yourself.

[BlueStreak]

I have done it. It takes a while but its definitely doable.

There are quite a few walkthroughs on other forums that help with the proper wiring.

[loki]

I have done it. It takes a while but its definitely doable.

There are quite a few walkthroughs on other forums that help with the proper wiring.

my real question is, is there any cutting/drilling of the dash required?

[yearoftherat]

my real question is, is there any cutting/drilling of the dash required?

Depending on which pod you get. If you get the one from CPE: LINK (http://www.cp-e.com/content/mazda3-mazdaspeed3-triple-gauge-pod), no dash modification needed. If you get one like this one: eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/04-05-06-07-08-Mazda3-Face-Center-GAUGE-POD-Mazda-3-/150475536092?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item23090a76dc), be prepared to cut the plastic center console vent piece.
Do it right the first time and get the one from CPE.