Installing Aeroforce scan gauge in the a/c vents?

[PushroD]

Gentlemen!

I'm considering installing an Aeroforce Interceptor scangauge in my center a/c vent to replace my Nordskog digital A pillar. It's one hell of a nice peice of equipment it seems, and it does way more than all three of my digital ones. however, I believe our center a/c vents accept a 2 5/8 gauge, and the Interceptor is 2 1/16, and they don't make a 2 5/8 version.

Any ideas how I could mount a 2 1/16 gauge in that vent, perhaps an adapter of some kind? I'm kinda picky, so it's gotta look good. Anyone done this before? Any input would be greatly appreciated please!

[SVG210]

make an adapter out of a hard plastic?

[PushroD]

Yeah, that's kinda what I was thinking I might have to do, I know someone else has done this before, trying to get some ideas before I begin fabrication.

[Sunset T/A]

I mounted mine in the small square plate in the console next to the traction control switch. Cut a 2 1/16" hole where the cigarette lighter used to be. Made a real nice installation. Did not need it anyway.

[PushroD]

Hey, that's a good idea! Got pics?

[Sunset T/A]

Hey, that's a good idea! Got pics?

Pic. is posted above. Hope it helps.

[PushroD]

I like it Sunsetta, well done! did you have a hard time making the TCS switch fit? how did you mount the plate to the console? The GM tab is a nice touch!

[Sunset T/A]

I like it Sunsetta, well done! did you have a hard time making the TCS switch fit? how did you mount the plate to the console? The GM tab is a nice touch!

The plastic switch clip from the factory plate is glued to the rear of the metal plate. I was not sure if the GM emblem was too crowded or not.
I was the first one to ever buy a scan gage for the T/A, and when I got it the programming was not correct. I just put the silver bezel on about 6 months ago. It was ALL black.

[99transamC/FIA]

Make one out of Aluminum and have it polished,2 5/8 dia with a 2 1/16 hole
looks real trick.

[squee]

I'd use carbon fiber.