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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Its starting to get cold here and I currently have a dashmat cover on because it gets so hot here. How many of you leave yours on all year. I know heat can damage the dash, but how often does cold weather? I know there is a lot of people that hate dashmats but I would rather look at it then look at a crack.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Where are you located? With proper care, you can prevent cracks.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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I am in West Texas where we see over 100s in summer and it can get down to the teens in winter. I use Meguires protectant on it since it seems it help prevent that residue on the windshield that kinda looks like fog.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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Dash mats are gay. I live in cali its get hella hot here too but ive got no probs.. just take care of it.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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I'm in the hot areas of houston as well. I just put a windshield visor when my car sits in the hot parking lot in the summer. Even with the sun beating in the dash it doesn't get hot.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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I have one with the build number of my SS on it and it's been on there since i got it. Would i have put one in? Probably not. However i do like it being in there sometimes so the light isn't blaring into my eyes off the dash (like a friends car did) and it doesn't look terrible. It's all your call man, i dont mind mine but if it wasn't there i would not have gotten one.

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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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I live in CA and have no problem with the heat/cold. My TA stays out 24/7 also. I have been using a windshield shade in the summer though.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 01ls1lover
Dash mats are gay. I live in cali its get hella hot here too but ive got no probs.. just take care of it.
agree. there are a few other options, but dash mats look like ****.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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I dont care for them to much. The only reason for me as well is the blaring sun light reflection, when the dash is clean and shiny. I to have added a logo, WS6.

The matt also hides the wire for my radar detector.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...etector002.jpg

Matt has been secured a bit better sense this picture
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 618HAWK
I dont care for them to much. The only reason for me as well is the blaring sun light reflection, when the dash is clean and shiny. I to have added a logo, WS6.

The matt also hides the wire for my radar detector.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...etector002.jpg

Matt has been secured a bit better sense this picture
i guess that dosent look bad at all. if you have to use one. logo help big time.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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I'll try and get a pic of mine. I dont mind it and dont feel like taking it off and pulling off all the velcro.

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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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just get a sunvisor and youll be fine.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Yea its a sweet idea
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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I would just get a windshield reflector.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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I have yet to see a dash mat that looks good
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Dash panel costs about $75. Proper care can prevent cracking, using the right protectant can prevent it from glaring.

No amount of money can fix how people will look at the car with it having one of those things in it. Imho they deserve to go to the same place as plastic crowns, big spoilers, and coffee can exhaust tips.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by todddchi
Dash panel costs about $75. Proper care can prevent cracking, using the right protectant can prevent it from glaring.

No amount of money can fix how people will look at the car with it having one of those things in it. Imho they deserve to go to the same place as plastic crowns, big spoilers, and coffee can exhaust tips.
So which protectant will prevent it from glaring.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Well when I got my car the guy already had a dashmat so I only use it when the car is parked on sunny days or sitting anywhere parked, I have no cracks at all on my formula.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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I hate the way dashmats look! I live in Florida so during the summer i try not to leave my car in direct sunlight and always have some kind of dash protectant on it, or just use a sun shade when you park it.
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