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Interior/Exterior Single gauge mount for R57

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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Single gauge mount for R57

Hi - I'm looking at installing a single gauge, to the right of the tach. 52mm size so I don't want to go the Alta route, though that looks like an ideal product - just don't like the spacer concept.

What are my other options for a single gauge?

The craven option looks good, but their site is less than stellar in explaining which mount is needed for what. Sure it says R56/57 for this, but who can tell if it's for a single cup or multi in some cases.

What else is out there too? At $100 for a cup and arm combo from Craven, it's a bit steep.

More info - what I'm doing is building a custom radar detector display like the one we saw recently for the V1. I am running an STI-R plus and nothing is there off the shelf to service it, so I'm taking the plunge myself.

Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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What are the issues with the alta pod, it works really well?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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http://www.fastmini.net/gauges.html
my local modshop.. if you have any questions he is also a vendor on her so you would get a good fast answer
 
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AkFarina
What are the issues with the alta pod, it works really well?
1) it's designed for 60mm, I don't want the wasted 8mm of spacer, it's about aesthetics for me.
2) it's plastic, I have a vert - is that plastic UV stable?
3) it's bloody expensive for a piece of plastic.

Don't get me wrong, love Alta products and service, but this particular item is just a bit off for me. Glad it works for many though. I may end up there if nothing else.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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Alta pods are crap. They can easily split at the single screw mounting point and droop over any bumps.

If you email Craven they are usually really good at getting back and telling you exactly which parts you may need. They spelled out what I would need to replace the Alta ones....Its just those prices lol.
 
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