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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kahle76
I'm leaning towards Redshifts idea.
Great location. I might have to do this mod..
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Kahle76
Thanks! Can you PM me when you guys get them?
sure thing!
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Gotta say I also like Redshift's location, though I'd be curious to see a shot of it with the driver's seat in and someone sitting in it.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Center console

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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Too bad you can't put it next to the TC button, I love mine there and it looks like it came from the factory.

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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbopower87
Too bad you can't put it next to the TC button, I love mine there and it looks like it came from the factory.

Looks exactly like my placement.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbopower87
Too bad you can't put it next to the TC button, I love mine there and it looks like it came from the factory.



That is the most factory look in my opinion. If I get seat heaters that is where I plan on mounting the controls. Good luck with the install.

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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kahle76
I'm leaning towards Redshifts idea.
i think it makes for a very clean installation and appearance.
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I also installed mine in the center console ..

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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kahle76
..... I'm wondering where the folks with Active Handling prefer. Obiously the top of the center console is not an option for me.
As I showed earlier, all this talk of mounting on the AH panel doesn't help the OP

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