Audi TT 8N MK1 - 52mm Gauge Vent Mount

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**1/2/21** - A new file has been added featuring a thicker upper flange due to the original being somewhat weak.\r\nThis remix of WachuTT's design allows air to pass through the vent around the gauge and will work seamlessly with a "52mm" gauge. The opening is actually 54mm, accommodating AutoMeter gauges I have pictured here that required this amount. It remains unclear if this was specific to those or not.\r\nAn extra ring has been included allowing the gauge to push forward further to be flush with the silver cover. Two were used on each gauge for an even and unobstructed appearance. A deeper one matches the original design by WachuTT, but I opted for a shorter version to utilize the adapter that came with the gauge to secure it in place.\r\nYou'll see the reasoning behind this choice once you purchase the gauges.\r\nI highly recommend using epoxy to bond the silver cover to the 3D printed mount. The mount was made from ABS to withstand possible heat on a hot summer day in the car, and it worked perfectly with a raft and supports. However, the supports can be a bit of a challenge to remove, but it's not impossible.\r\nThe finished product is well worth the effort, but caution must be exercised as the overhanging lip is thin and prone to cracking. I unfortunately experienced this firsthand by pushing too hard when attempting to remove the supports the first time, resulting in one breaking.