-Opinions- Easiest and best way to drill hole in center vent for vdo gauge
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I guess a dremel, maybe a hole saw
but the hole saw might be to rough and break the fins.
I just skipped that whole idea and pulled the center vent and cut a piece of plexiglass that fit there. Painted the plexiglass black...looks fine
I just skipped that whole idea and pulled the center vent and cut a piece of plexiglass that fit there. Painted the plexiglass black...looks fine
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For a mount like this?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36175/img_0607.jpg"></center><p>what I did was put the cardboard that was around the gauge in the packaging on the back of the vent since the back is flat and used the cardboard as a template. Then I used a small blade copping saw. Cut inside the ring of the template by hand. So I didn't mess up the blades of the vent. Then I used a stationary drill with a sanding drum slightly smaller than the hole and slowly rounded and smoothed out the hole, checking it for size frequently. Came out with a perfect round hole. Painted the back of the gauge flat black and what you see here are the results.
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don't they sell the center vents already like that?
it will look way cleaner that way....
You may want to look into the gauge pods. I'd imagine you'de be able to look at them a little more while looking at the road.
You may want to look into the gauge pods. I'd imagine you'de be able to look at them a little more while looking at the road.