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Old 06-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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You need to reuse the "frame" under the dash other wise it will be VERY flimsy, with the "frame" it feels very solid.



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how much weight did you save?
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I'm more intrested in the column. Who's is that, and what did it run you? Can it be adjusted as well?


That dash is about 10 lbs lighter then the stock one.
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Yes you set it up to your taste and we got it at A.R.T. , they are about five miles from the shop.

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I'm more intrested in the column. Who's is that, and what did it run you? Can it be adjusted as well?


That dash is about 10 lbs lighter then the stock one.

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Originally Posted by tektrans
how much weight did you save?
As mentioned about 10lbs for the "shell" but everything else that was in it was taken out too. In this case the stock dash was all cracked up so we just got the glass one to replace it. Wouldn't really recommend it as a "stock replacement" type of part though.
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10 lbs isn't bad. It all adds up. Thanks for the tip.
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I'd like to see some pictures if it installed in a transan/firebird, since it was designed to replace that dash. I have seen them in camaro's and they never lok that good, but in a firebird I"m wondering if it looks right.
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tech tip on the install of the VFN dash.DONT INSTALL IT!


That is all...
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
I'd like to see some pictures if it installed in a transan/firebird, since it was designed to replace that dash. I have seen them in camaro's and they never lok that good, but in a firebird I"m wondering if it looks right.

There are a few pics of the dash and a bunch of other stuff here: 94 bird project
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Originally Posted by sr71bbjr
tech tip on the install of the VFN dash.DONT INSTALL IT!


That is all...
If one is going to just reinstall all the factory stuff I agree 100%
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Originally Posted by Lone Warrior
If one is going to just reinstall all the factory stuff I agree 100%

I dont have anything but a racepak display dash in mine.I hate the overall fit and quality of it.



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