Someone help me!!!! PLEASE!!!

[WMi_S4]

Okay, so installed the Podi boost gauge awhile back during the group buy and then put a couple dabs of plastic epoxy on the outer rim so that it is secure inside the steering-column mounted podi. Gauge turns to out to be broken and finally recieved a replacement from Winston, all I had to do was unplug the broken one, plug in the new one and BAM, problem solved....

But here's the kicker.......I had to be the dumb-ass and "thinking ahead" by gluing the gauge in the podi ***smacks forehead*** so instead of making a 5 min. swap a whole day ordeal!! Tried using lacquer thinner to break the bond then pry it up w/ a flathead, all that did was scratch up my steering-column mount and the thinner discolored is also!!!

Any have a fvcking clue how I can get the gauge out of the podi.

IIRC I also tried to take the steering column top off and just pry it out, but I can't seem to get the torx head on the fvcking screw!!! why would they put it so far in there w/ a tiny inch opening to stick the screw-driver through??!!?? And I am using a T8 torx driver, hopefully the right size??

TIA

[Bimmer2Audi]

Bummer man, free bump. Hit me up when it's done though, i'd like to see the podi in person.

[WMi_S4]

i don't think i'll ever get the fucking podi off the steering column, fucking german engineers!!!

[Reich]

I'll get my podi this week. You gave me the idea to not glue-it there. I think you'll have to buy an other podi housing n put the new gauge in it. Use this as a bump n good luck.

[WMi_S4]

yea, i am looking for another housing as we speak, and instead of glueing it, trim a piece of electrical tape so that it holds it secure......but even if i get a new podi housing, i can't get the old one off!!!!!!

[obijohn22]

in the future, use clear slicone for low load situations like that. It is removable and holds well. Also does not bond with or alter the plastic.

good luck.

[Rajan147]

i feel your pain, on my last car i had a radar detector sitting on my dash. I used some sticky back adhesive to adhere it because it would always slide off.

The summers heat melted the glue, opened the pours on the plastic and stained the dash. I probably tried 20 different products (from cleaners to steam), 5 hrs of scrubbing to get that shit out, but it never did. The person i sold the car to didn't care but i know, that stain still lingers on.

Anyway, your thread bring back bad memories.

Obijohn22, good tip.

[WMi_S4]

obijohn, where in MI you located?? seems like more and more b5's are popping up around here....

[hodan]

1. Punch yourself in the face. Make it painful.
2. Have sex with a really hot chick (or guy or whatever). Feel better.
3. Buy a new gauge pod. Try again.

[Bimmer2Audi]

1. Punch yourself in the face. Make it painful.
2. Have sex with a really hot chick (or guy or whatever). Feel better.
3. Buy a new gauge pod. Try again.

4. Give Mitch your old Boost Guage.

[revhards4]

first off do not glue the gauge to the column...simply use a smal piece of electrical tape around the gauge and push it in, bam, problem solved and gauge will not move