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Old 04-03-2013, 07:55 PM
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Default Custom made gauge pod in a/c vent

Lose the vent, but definitely worth it
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Hmm...not bad actually. What's the possibility of getting two of them in there?
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In the AC vent like that, it would make more sense on her side.
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Yeah you can fit 2. I had mine made for 2 gauges but just decided on doing one.
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I still like the cigarette lighter fold out tray area better.
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Looks clean, but I prefer other alternatives that don't sacrifice airflow
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Originally Posted by FuzzyLog1c
I still like the cigarette lighter fold out tray area better.
I do as well but for a wideband it makes zero sense to put it so far out of the line of sight. If it were engine temp or something liek that then it would be fine.

OP I like that setup and we all know that vent doesnt do a whole lot as far as air flow.
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i like where the gauge is i think it would have been cool if you could have used a different type of gauge that took up less room and incorporated it in the standard vent http://www.modbargains.com/P3-Cars-V...9X-335i-M3.htm
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why not just machine some slots into the unused part of the panel to keep some of the air flow of the vent?
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When it hits -20 I want all of the heat I can get. No thanks.
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Steering column or ashtray area.
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Originally Posted by pearsonmx6
When it hits -20 I want all of the heat I can get. No thanks.
if you actually drive your V in that type of weather... God bless you
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short snow on the roads I drive mine year round. Granted MD doesnt get THAT cold. But on 20/30 degree days... Ilike having FULL heat.
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OP, looks very clean.

I'm wondering if this can also be done with an aftermarket HUD.
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Screw the problems with it being cold..we have seat heaters...now here in Texas with 100 degree heat and no seat coolers that is the problem with blocking that vent..lol



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