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Old 11-29-2016, 10:44 AM
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Not from my end. I bought a F5/F6 mount from RiffRaff that was made/designed by DP. Please see the information below.

F5 & F6 EX Switcher Mount - Riffraff Diesel Performance

I then painted the bracket and cable to the Hydra controller to match the beige paint of the interior.

I would suggest ordering from RiffRaff if you go this route as shipping was ~$2 where it would have been ~$15 from DP to my house. Despite the fact that DP is 50 miles down I-85 from me the shipping was 7 times what it was from RiffRaff in Oregon.

I am very happy with the product and how it keeps the controller out of view when needed, but still provides a method of changing or checking the tunes.
 
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Old 11-29-2016, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Sous
Not from my end. I bought a F5/F6 mount from RiffRaff that was made/designed by DP. Please see the information below.

F5 & F6 EX Switcher Mount - Riffraff Diesel Performance

I then painted the bracket and cable to the Hydra controller to match the beige paint of the interior.

I would suggest ordering from RiffRaff if you go this route as shipping was ~$2 where it would have been ~$15 from DP to my house. Despite the fact that DP is 50 miles down I-85 from me the shipping was 7 times what it was from RiffRaff in Oregon.

I am very happy with the product and how it keeps the controller out of view when needed, but still provides a method of changing or checking the tunes.
The Hydra switch doesn't fit the DP mount from what I have seen?
 
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Old 11-29-2016, 11:11 AM
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The Hydra switch doesn't fit the DP mount from what I have seen?
The one I posted from RiffRaff/DP does fit because it is an open design and not a flush mount. Although, I believe you are right in that the flush mounts for the F5/6 do not play well with the Hydra.
 
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...How many is A LOT?
I can see where he'd need to sell about 1000 units to get the price reasonable - and to just break even on the venture. If this were a fancy device he could get $100-$300 dollars out of, it would be one thing - but this is a small bezel. How much is everybody willing to pay for it to avoid the other options? It's 15 bucks for the RRD frame.
 
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Old 11-29-2016, 11:31 AM
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I am no businessman and might be out of line here, but perhaps a call to Clay (RiffRaff), Corey (CNC Fabrication), GearHead, PHP or anyone else that sells Hydra's at a decent volume to help get the product made and selling would be the right answer.
 
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Are you trying to have the bezel machine out of aluminum? Have you thought about having them done in plastic?
 
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Old 11-29-2016, 12:01 PM
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Do you have a contact number I can reach you at? For some reason I can not PM you???

IIRC you have to have a set number of posts before FTE will allow you to PM. I can not PM you as of now.
 
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Old 11-29-2016, 12:03 PM
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IIRC you have to have a set number of posts before FTE will allow you to PM. I can not PM you as of now.
That must be it. I only have 3 posts. Just found your FB will call. Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by Gaugepro
The Hydra switch doesn't fit the DP mount from what I have seen?
It does not. It has to be modified to fit.

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...when I switched from the F6 to the Hydra, I customized the Hydra switcher to make it fit.

I grabbed my belt sander, flipped it over, and then just kept sanding the edges of the switch box and test fitting until I got enough material removed to allow me to wedge the box into the mount.

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Originally Posted by Stewart_H
It does not. It has to be modified to fit.



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Do you have a picture of it?
 
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Do you have any pictures or test models that you can post? Although, this may infringe on the FTE guidelines.

How many is A LOT?
Please do be mindful people. Sous is correct in needing to tip-toe so as to not infringe on any SV toes who pay to advertise here.

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Do you have a picture of it?
I'll snap one later with my phone and post it.

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Looky here...
 
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Looky here...
i want one!!!!
 
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Well, let's not be selfish and keep it a secret. Fess up and let the forum know how to get one.......
 


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