When I installed mine I was worried about the gap. Mostly that it would warp the dash panels over time. But I just quit worrying about it lol.
I've been running one on each side for over a year now without issue. I use one as a GMRS mic holder and the other to clip my handheld HAM onto as needed.
I've been running one on each side for over a year now without issue. I use one as a GMRS mic holder and the other to clip my handheld HAM onto as needed.