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.
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Is it brushed aluminum? I love that stuff. But not too sure if I like it on the 8.
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Says real aluminum.
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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. :cool: :mdrmed: |
Damnit, I knew there were downsides to this. I was actually trying to replace the piano black on my stereo faceplate because it has some nasty scratches. :(
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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. :(
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Im not sure. One morning as I was driving I noticed it.
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I'd rather get the carbon fiber one. But that is just me. :)
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I like it, carbon fiber might be better... but I definately like it, it might look better with silver
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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? |
I really like the one's on the door (the window buttons)...can you just buy those?
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ick - about as attractive as a bad toupee'
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it looks a little to gaudy to me. Better than the fake wood look though.
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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. |
Not bad - depends on the price I guess. If your piano black is noticeably scratched I could see it. IMO, it beat the hell out of carbon fiber.
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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. |
Thumbs up. I dig it. How much?
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Personally, I don't care for it. It reminds me of pimp my ride. I like subtle accents, but it is mainly a personal preference.
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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. |
ITs ok---its the best looking applique type of kit I've seen--I probably wouldn't use the entire kit though.
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Nay
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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. |
Nay. Not that I understand why you care about our opinions.
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That would get hot as balls in the summertime. I am going to have to go with Nay.
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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. LOL, I guess I'll do it. How do you know? |
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