B5 Audi Dash Board Gauge Pod

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This is a versatile pod engineered to fit any 52mm diameter automotive gauge for diagnostic and vehicle system monitoring directly on the dashboard of a B5 Audi vehicle. It was designed using the free and open-source FreeCAD program, and I have included those files for download and adaptation for any vehicle or mounting location you prefer. The design provided will attach to the dashboard via removable double-sided tape that won't harm the interior of your vehicle with permanent damage. Positioned directly to the left of the OEM instrument cluster, the gauge is low-profile and discreet from other distractions. Although there's a similar design available, it completely replaces the window defrosting vent in B5 Audis, which almost eliminates its functionality entirely. Not to mention, the low-resolution STL files provided compromise print quality, and the fitment of the final parts is subpar. There are similar solutions for mounting a gauge in the B5 Audi S4, but none integrate harmlessly into the interior of the car. The most similar solutions cost between $155 and $200, also eliminating functionality of either an airbag with pillar mounts or a HVAC vent with vent gauge mounts. This design offers a professional and discreet method for mounting a gauge seamlessly with the interior of the car for just $1.25 in PLA filament and $0.08 of double-sided tape to hold the pod to the dash and the gauge in place within the pod. Overall, this is a better-quality product with savings of upwards of 80% compared to other solutions.