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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Hello peeps! im after a gauge holder to go inside the Series 1, and the best place i can see is where the centre vents are. Does anyone make a insert for this? If so, where can i get one from?

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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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my old on, mate made it for me


easy enough to do just need bit of patience as he angled all the gauges towards you,
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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that looks well nice. was it easy to do???
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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yeah i just handed him the gauges and the car came back and was in


im not allowed to work on cars as i tend to smash things if they dont go right
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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LOL, sounds good to me! Does anyone make an aftermarket one to go in there though?
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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got any pics of your S1 Mike
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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nah not yet mate, cos its covered in SHITE atm. Hows the 3dr?
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Here's mine.....
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Mike,

Bored tonight?

Try Twins (he's going to love me for bigg'in him up ) Prob him that done Gus'
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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3dr is off the road at the mo. still deciding what i want to do with it.
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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no mine was done by me mates old audio company, i got him to do it as there was none about at the time that i liked


only the plastic ones that nomad (think it was nomad) did, i didnt like them


if you want them to sit flat they are easy enough to do
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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ok mate, cheers. and yes, i was bored last night, but getting ideas for the new toy.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Just dont go mullering a perfectly good dash mate!
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Try Gaz@racespec, he'll make one however you want it and the work is top drawer

P.S you're gay.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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i love you to.

Dont worry peeps, im nopt the type to be cutting dash's up, etc.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Do you not fancy the double A-pillar nomad one? Same colour as interior trim:
Here's my single

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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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if you put it in the centre speakers it might be best to get it made to the actual dash


as the square hole warps so might be bowed in the middle
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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yeah mines bowed a tad, but was gunna have a go at straightening it. i saw those pillar pods, but i really dont like them. Sorry.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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That's fine mate. Your choice.
I'm not keen on the centre vent options, plus I removed mine from my old S2 and white dial matched, so silly not to use that one.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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A pillar post holder for me too
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Defo A-pillar without a doubt, looks factory and the best location.

oter then that the ones from twins or gadget on the steering column as they to look factory

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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Thats were mine are fitted, made the plate myself
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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how did you make it? that looks nice and neat!
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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One i made for someone once ( don't get the time or enthusiasm anymore ) , but PM the Twins, he'll make you one spot on just like it or however you want!
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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BoXXer, mine is cut from a sheet of metal, it was a right foooker to cut the holes for the gauges so i would recommend, just using plastic, it would be far easyer to work with
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