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  1. #1 Vent Guage Pod for 97-03 
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    So I bought Aeroforce Scangauge for my '03 GTP to scan for KR and I only got one so I didn't want an HUD or pillar pod so I made one work in the left center vent.


    I bought a second dash shroud from a scrap yard in case I messed up bad, I didn't want to be lost without one.


    You will need a drill, a hack saw, a file, an extra piece of plastic, some plastic epoxy and paint if you want it (be sure to use paint designed for plastic).


    I couldn't manage to find any solid plastic around the house so I ended going to Target and found a wall file box and hacked it up.


    I pulled of the dash piece off and drilled off the plastic welding that holds the vents on.


    Pulled the vent apart and cut the plastic close to size, then filed and test fitted it a thousand times.


    When it fit, I then painted the plastic piece and put it in the vent with epoxy.


    I let it dry, then put the shroud back on the dash and used epoxy where the plastic welds were.


    Let it dry, then put your gauge in and put your car back together.

    A pic without the flash:


    The gauge ends up being a little recessed, I am not sure whether or not I like it, but it will do the job for now. I also didn't put anything in the vent to stop air flow, but I am likely going to go back and add some insulation.
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    Nice job... Not sure if I like it but nice none the less.
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    Nice job!
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    Looks legit... Like to find NEW places to stick gauges... More RACEKAR..
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    I wouldnt even worry about the air flow, it wont hurt the gauge whatsoever.

    Nice work though.

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    thinking outside the box... i dig it...
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    Nice, very creative....similiar to the Mustang Roush vent gauge. I have a 00' Regal GS so my cluster/vent panel is a lil diff from the GTPs. Is there a lil easier way to this for a Regal or is this the best process?
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    Nice write up with pics and looks good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch View Post
    I wouldnt even worry about the air flow, it wont hurt the gauge whatsoever.

    Nice work though.
    i was wondering about that, so if i blast my heat into the aeroforce it isnt going to hurt it?
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    i did this to mine last year i like it a lot and had no problem with mine, now have aeroforce inplace
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    Quote Originally Posted by pontiac4lifesc View Post
    i did this to mine last year i like it a lot and had no problem with mine, now have aeroforce inplace
    Yours looks like it sits farther forward than mine. Do you think you did anything different than me based on the info above?
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    bravo man, that looks great!
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    i didnt even know there was a thread bout this, i seen this done in couple 2g talons and thought it was different. i just pulled mine apart gutted the vent area and use sheet metal right up against the back and used epoxy to hold the sheet metal in.
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    You honestly could make and sell a few of thos plastic pieces man just something to think about you have a templet
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    Quote Originally Posted by asite57 View Post
    You honestly could make and sell a few of thos plastic pieces man just something to think about you have a templet
    There would have to be a fair amount of interest for me to do this as I'd have to pull the one I am using apart for an accurate template.
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