Podi Single Pod Teaser

Since I didn't particularly like the vent mount offerings on the market, I have been keeping an eye out for a good column-mounted pod. The New South Pod did not really appeal to me, as it is a stick-on pod, I've seen it in person and came away quite unimpressed. I wanted something that looked OEM, was great quality, and had a good ergonomic design.

Those of you on the MkV forums probably know that I'm a huge fan of the Podi products, and the fact that they're local to me in Vancouver, BC is also really great.

When Winston from Podi asked for a Mk6 volunteer to test the new Mk6 single pod for fitment and texture because his usual people were away, I jumped on it. He told me to share the photos with you guys... I'm really impressed by it. Winston wasn't totally happy with the fit, which means a little more trimming and re-designing, but the texture was bang-on and the placement of the gauge was perfect. It blocks a little bit of the 7000-8000RPM range of our tachometer, but doesn't block anything else, and looks very natural on our steering column. It completely replaces the stock OEM column cover, and uses the exact same clips to attach itself. It looks very OEM! Wonder if the service guys at the local dealer would notice it.


IMG_9938 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr

IMG_9949 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr

IMG_9946 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr

I'm really waiting for this pod to hit production, and Winston said it would be ready about early March, which is just in time for my ride's debut on the local scene after it's "done."

For those of you wanting a dual pod, the Mk5 dual pod (Podi P2) does work on our cars, however the texture and the placement is off. The fuel/temp gauges are completely blocked with the dual Pod, and the black texturing is a little weird.


IMG_9940 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr

IMG_9941 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr

And finally... another teaser of a product review coming up.


IMG_9971 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr

roastpuff said:

It blocks a little bit of the 7000-8000RPM range of our tachometer, but doesn't block anything else, and looks very natural on our steering column.

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At first, I was going to mention there is a possibility that the meters will block tacho/speed. But you mention only the 7-8k, what about on the speedo side?

Overall... :w00t:

Grownman said:

At first, I was going to mention there is a possibility that the meters will block tacho/speed. But you mention only the 7-8k, what about on the speedo side?

Overall... :w00t:

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The single pod does not block anything on the speedo side... because there is no pod on that side to block anything!

On the P2, it blocks out the temp/fuel gauges completely. The temp gauge I can live without, because if I go P2 I would have dual VEI gauges (4 displays total) with water temp, oil temp, oil pressure and boost.

damnit - can't see pics at work

Can you walk me through how to get that leather piece off?

i JUST GOT the Newsouth! I want to trade for this though. Looks amazing.
More installed pics, and night pics necessary!

subscribed for more updates.

group buy???

Mr.Alex said:

Can you walk me through how to get that leather piece off?

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I will try to do a DIY when I receive the finalized piece. It's not too hard... just "scary" to do it the first time.

dsm1983 said:

i JUST GOT the Newsouth! I want to trade for this though. Looks amazing.
More installed pics, and night pics necessary!

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You can trade the Newsouth for it... Podi offers a trade-in credit.

http://www.podi.ca/Promotions.aspx

Keep the gauge (assuming it fits) and just get the pod!

Gauges look good, i like gauges, but what about the metal clips and whole/space under the MFI, is there a trim piece to put in there to give a finished look?

Is this what Winston was referring to:

"Winston wasn't totally happy with the fit, which means a little more trimming and re-designing,"

Carbon Steel said:

Gauges look good, i like gauges, but what about the metal clips and whole/space under the MFI, is there a trim piece to put in there to give a finished look?

Is this what Winston was referring to:

"Winston wasn't totally happy with the fit, which means a little more trimming and re-designing,"

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It will totally look stock. Podi gives you a leather cover to attach to the stock location, making it look like everything came out of the factory. In fact, it *is* an OEM piece that's been modified by Podi to work with their gauge pods.

We had it open because we were swapping various pods in and out, and attaching/detaching the leather cover would have been tedious.

I'm going back this weekend or next week for the revised product's test fit, so I'll put up more pictures.

What Winston was not happy with was that the fitment of the pod where it met the lower part of the steering column was not perfect - there was a gap of about 0.5mm or a little less, just by where the turn signal/wiper stalk was. He's a perfectionist so it has to be completely perfect before he's satisfied. :thumbsup:

Perfect I have been waiting for this too, haven't found a vent gauge I like.

sub'd for more info/group buy

Any side profile photos? does the gauge stick back a lot?

there are so many cool products for the mk5 that could be transfered over to the mk6. like this...


i want this gauge pod for my mk6!!!!