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Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? #1023103
06/29/11 10:38 PM
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I got my Auto Meter gauges yesterday for my project. Now, I knew about this going in but after looking locally for the correct hole saw sizes and failing, I started to wonder. Why do the gauge companies use 2 1/16 and 3 3/8 hole sizes? Those size saws are not readily available. 2" and 2 1/8" are easy to find and 3 1/4" and 3 1/2 are everywhere. I did find the sizes I need online so no big deal, just wondering. In my youth when there were no computers it would have been much more difficult to find these sizes.
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Re: Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? [Re: B1arno] #1023104
06/29/11 11:25 PM
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If those hole saws are anything like mine, when you're done using a 2" hole saw the hole will be at least 2-1/16" (and I have quality hole saws!!)

Re: Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? [Re: Stanton] #1023105
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I was kind of expecting that too. I tried my 2" saw and the gauge would not go in even with more pressure on it than I would like to see. Yeah, I could grind them out but why should I have to?

Re: Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? [Re: B1arno] #1023106
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Why do the OEMs use special connectors and overly complicated mechanisms for seemingly simple items?

seems to me, it's their way to make more money by forcing you to go spend more by going back to the dealer, or buying officially licensed products

Radio anntenna's seem to be one I've come across lately. my 98 Dakota has the old school "standard" plug for the antenna wire, that plugs into ANY aftermarket radio.

my wife had a newer nissan that required a special adapter to make it work. my 04 Dakota had another special plug for the antenna wire.

WHY!?

money.


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Re: Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? [Re: 70Cuda383] #1023107
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How about the radios themselves.
My wife wants me to upgrade her RX-8 factory radio,
NOT!!!


Re: Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? [Re: Commando1] #1023108
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How about the radios themselves.
My wife wants me to upgrade her RX-8 factory radio,
NOT!!!






there are products out there (Alpine makes a nice one) that will allow you to integrate all sorts of nice speakers and amps into factory head units


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Re: Why Do Gauge Companies use odd sizes? [Re: shanker] #1023109
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How about the radios themselves.
My wife wants me to upgrade her RX-8 factory radio,
NOT!!!






there are products out there (Alpine makes a nice one) that will allow you to integrate all sorts of nice speakers and amps into factory head units



Not an acceptable alternative. She wants one with
with NAV and B/U camera. The stock sound system is good.
In other words, wants new head unit. Ain't a head unit in the world that will fit in that pod. Looked for RX-8 used factory NAV units. Oyeeee $$$$







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