**UPDATE** New plastic deck lid dash top...ABS plastic.**PICS-COMMENTS**
10-04-2014, 05:42 PM
#63
Ok, I installed mine today...
Issues I incurred;
See attachments, if this site would allow my pics that are hosted on Google I could link to the actual pics but for some reason they have blocked Google pic hosting in the last few months or so.
(Sorry my car was dusty, it was very windy today and I cleaned out the garage and blew the dust out on my car, which need a wash and wax now)
Issues I incurred;
- Had to clean up plastic shavings in vent area, took about 20 mins.
- Had to shape both alarm led sockets, these were poorly cut, spent apx 1 hour cleaning these up.
- Fitment is good except the Velcro they install to the close-est seam to the drivers & passengers area is not really "built up" enough to mate to the Velcro on the dash, maybe after heat and the cover conforms more?
- Also on mine where the VIN is cut out, its cut out too much and a small gap is present.
- The black finish on the top is some type of paint although the cover is made in black plastic, not sure why they spray another coat of black on top?
See attachments, if this site would allow my pics that are hosted on Google I could link to the actual pics but for some reason they have blocked Google pic hosting in the last few months or so.
(Sorry my car was dusty, it was very windy today and I cleaned out the garage and blew the dust out on my car, which need a wash and wax now)
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10-04-2014, 07:07 PM
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Ok, I installed mine today...
Issues I incurred;
See attachments, if this site would allow my pics that are hosted on Google I could link to the actual pics but for some reason they have blocked Google pic hosting in the last few months or so.
(Soory my car was dusty, it was very windy today and I cleaned out the garage and blew the dust out on my car, which need a wash and wax now)
Issues I incurred;
- Had to clean up plastic shavings in vent area, took about 20 mins.
- Had to shape both alarm led sockets, these were poorly cut, spent apx 1 hour cleaning these up.
- Fitment is good except the Velcro they install to the close-est seam to the drivers & passengers area is not really "built up" enough to mate to the Velcro on the dash, maybe after heat and the cover conforms more?
- Also on mine where the VIN is cut out, its cut out too much and a small gap is present.
- The black finish on the top is some type of paint although the cover is made in black plastic, not sure why they spray another coat of black on top?
See attachments, if this site would allow my pics that are hosted on Google I could link to the actual pics but for some reason they have blocked Google pic hosting in the last few months or so.
(Soory my car was dusty, it was very windy today and I cleaned out the garage and blew the dust out on my car, which need a wash and wax now)
10-21-2014, 06:39 PM
#68
Ok, I installed mine today...
Issues I incurred;
See attachments, if this site would allow my pics that are hosted on Google I could link to the actual pics but for some reason they have blocked Google pic hosting in the last few months or so.
(Sorry my car was dusty, it was very windy today and I cleaned out the garage and blew the dust out on my car, which need a wash and wax now)
Issues I incurred;
- Had to clean up plastic shavings in vent area, took about 20 mins.
- Had to shape both alarm led sockets, these were poorly cut, spent apx 1 hour cleaning these up.
- Fitment is good except the Velcro they install to the close-est seam to the drivers & passengers area is not really "built up" enough to mate to the Velcro on the dash, maybe after heat and the cover conforms more?
- Also on mine where the VIN is cut out, its cut out too much and a small gap is present.
- The black finish on the top is some type of paint although the cover is made in black plastic, not sure why they spray another coat of black on top?
See attachments, if this site would allow my pics that are hosted on Google I could link to the actual pics but for some reason they have blocked Google pic hosting in the last few months or so.
(Sorry my car was dusty, it was very windy today and I cleaned out the garage and blew the dust out on my car, which need a wash and wax now)
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10-22-2014, 08:18 AM
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It looks decent. Mine is holding up well for 16 years young, but noticed one of the fins on the vent is cracked. It would be nice if there was just a quick replacement for the vent. Also...does anyone happen to know the part number for the OEM replacement? Thanks.
10-22-2014, 10:03 AM
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10-22-2014, 02:36 PM
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Man, that's weird yours fits so bad. Did you trim a lot around the outer edges....?
I can even see red paint under the lid at the front/center area through the windshield......
I mean....the one I just put in lines up everywhere like factory and has no gaps anywhere. I didn't trim anything.......just popped it in.
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10-22-2014, 03:07 PM
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I wish the vent area didn't dip on the aftermarket piece and was shaped more like the factory piece. I know the average person probably wouldn't notice but that bugs me, enough that I probably won't ever purchase this and will just pay extra for the factory piece if my original one ever cracks. I keep coming back in here and staring at it trying to change my opinion. :/
10-22-2014, 03:37 PM
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I wish the vent area didn't dip on the aftermarket piece and was shaped more like the factory piece. I know the average person probably wouldn't notice but that bugs me, enough that I probably won't ever purchase this and will just pay extra for the factory piece if my original one ever cracks. I keep coming back in here and staring at it trying to change my opinion. :/
02-22-2017, 05:38 PM
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Just updating this because i see quite a few people asking about them and wanting to know how they look. Me personally if you dont mind taking to steps back in appearance then buy this, it is better than looking at the cracked upper dash but all in all in comparison to a gm dash it doesnt look near as good. My buddy bought a car with one, yes it will hold up but the looks are meh