Yay or Nay? this Dash kit on Ti Grey?
04-19-2006, 11:42 PM
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Yay or Nay? this Dash kit on Ti Grey?
Should I do it? Has anyone here done it? I searched to try and get other pictures of other installs but all the threads were too old and the pictures were gone.
http://www.mimousafiles.com/installed/rx8_b.jpg
http://www.mimousafiles.com/installed/rx8_b.jpg
04-20-2006, 12:05 AM
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I haven't done it but since I own a Ti grey I'll comment.
Firstly, although the look is nice I reckon the downsides are:
1. Glare from reflected sunlight;
2. Heat buildup and transfer;
3. Susceptible to scratching from rings, coins, etc;
3. Really shows up finger marks - ever seen those stainless steel fridges and dishwashers that are all the rage - always have finger marks, etc on them.
Depending on your climate and how happy you are about polishing the dash panels, I agree it would set the interior off nicely in a Ti grey. However, I like the piano black - quick wipe with a microfibre cloth while waiting at the lights and it looks like new.
Edit - and then there's weight.
Firstly, although the look is nice I reckon the downsides are:
1. Glare from reflected sunlight;
2. Heat buildup and transfer;
3. Susceptible to scratching from rings, coins, etc;
3. Really shows up finger marks - ever seen those stainless steel fridges and dishwashers that are all the rage - always have finger marks, etc on them.
Depending on your climate and how happy you are about polishing the dash panels, I agree it would set the interior off nicely in a Ti grey. However, I like the piano black - quick wipe with a microfibre cloth while waiting at the lights and it looks like new.
Edit - and then there's weight.
04-20-2006, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Amazing
I was actually trying to replace the piano black on my stereo faceplate because it has some nasty scratches. 
04-20-2006, 01:30 AM
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i read through the thread before clicking your link. i was expecting not to like it, but i think it looks pretty sweet. i also have a titanium grey, and if i were replacing scratched surfaces in the black i would definitely consider this.
how much and where?
how much and where?
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04-20-2006, 10:25 AM
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Yay.
Where did you see this and how much are they asking?
I've been looking at the same one. I saw it on ebay for $300. It sounds a little pricey for what turns out to be just a stick-on kit. It doesn't actually replace the piano black pieces, it just sticks over them with 3m. At least that is what I read about it.
As far as the finger prints, I can't imagine it would be any worse than the piano black, especially on the door which is always covered in fingerprints.
Where did you see this and how much are they asking?
I've been looking at the same one. I saw it on ebay for $300. It sounds a little pricey for what turns out to be just a stick-on kit. It doesn't actually replace the piano black pieces, it just sticks over them with 3m. At least that is what I read about it.
As far as the finger prints, I can't imagine it would be any worse than the piano black, especially on the door which is always covered in fingerprints.
04-20-2006, 10:42 AM
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Ooooh, I like that! What's the price on it? I prefer aluminum over CF interiors, looks more classy. CF = rice to me, on the interior anyway. But that just my opinion. I say go for it.
*EDIT*
Just saw the site, price $145. Not bad.
*EDIT*
Just saw the site, price $145. Not bad.
04-20-2006, 10:51 AM
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If it's stick on, the NAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NAY!!!!!!
If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
04-20-2006, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cleoent
If it's stick on, the NAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NAY!!!!!!
If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
04-20-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cleoent
If it's stick on, the NAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NAY!!!!!!
If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
LOL, I guess I'll do it. How do you know?