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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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OK I know this sounds crazy, but I actually ordered three of these from a marine parts supplier.

They are used to add gauges to a boat! I figure I can find someone to fashion a stepped fiberglass "Shelf" for the center console, lose the useless door, and place three at the right tilt towards the driver's seat.

They are supposed to fit 2 1/16" - 52MM gauges. They are also available in black or a brushed silver finish. They run around $40 each.

Anyways, trying to offer some food for thought, alternatives, etc. I hate pillar pods and the other options I've seen so far just ain't doin' it for me.

Comments?? Suggestions??
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Get the idea...
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 04:06 AM
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Looks familiar It was great talking to you yesterday and I got your emails.... Even though the photoshopped pics were a little ruff, I got your point and I will try and send you pics of my set up...
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Should look sweet in the dash when I remove the door....
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Should look sweet in the dash when I remove the door....
Thats does look sick
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Post a pic when you get them done
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 05:00 AM
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Hope to finish the mounts in next 2 weeks or so.....
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 05:01 AM
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from above....
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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hmmmm.....



i think you might as well use the cup holders from courtesy.....




but that's just my opinion


what the hell do i know? i got eibach stickers on my car
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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They stick out too far IMO. I think if you pushed them back some and cut the fronts to be the same angle as the OEM gauges it would look great. Good luck on the great idea. I look forward to the finished pics.
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I personally really like the "stick-out" look to them, and it places the gauges right in my peripheral view...making them very easy to read.


But hey - To each his/her own....
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Hey I think that looks cool. Like rocket launchers or somethin a 007 car would have. Nice idea.
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