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so im prolly gunna be picking up a couple 2 1/16 i think? gauges tomorrow. any ideas how or where to mount them? ive been looking at the police consoles, but man theyre expensive. also A pillar is out cause of spotlight.
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Doesn't your car have a center console that you can cut a hole in? Or how about below the climate controls? You can remove the change holder. There may also be enough room next to the headlight control for small gauges. Aside from a custom dash section, there may not be many other choices.
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What about the HSV Gauge pod? or are those different size gauges?

These 2 gauge pods might pop right in... replaces the center channel grill...

http://www.jhp.com.au/ve-wmsports-gauges.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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Saw a few pics of one that had sold on Ebay... I like this setup...







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i really like the double pod above but, its like 300+ dollars...
the console has no depth to it so dont think the gauges would fit in there. my options are very limited but i bought the gauges anyway, ill have to figure it out. they are aero force "interceptors" if any one is interested, very cool.

http://www.aeroforcetech.com/products_interceptor.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Tom Slick wrote:What about the HSV Gauge pod? or are those different size gauges?
These 2 gauge pods might pop right in... replaces the center channel grill...
http://www.jhp.com.au/ve-wmsports-gauges.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
HSV triple gauge pods take 2 1/16" or 52mm gauges.

Be careful when looking at centre grille pods, if they are not intended for the US market then they will either be straight or angled slightly to the right...for viewing by a driver seated on the right.
Also the Series2 (after 2010) top centre grille is slightly different to the Series1 (upto 2010) in way of the mounting positions.
I don't think a grille-pod made for Series1 cars would clip into a Series2 car.
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^ thanks for the info CP. woulda been a lot of money to find out for myself!
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