New Yorker

I've got a scratch on mine—anyone know how, exactly, it's installed? Can I replace it with a new one without scratching the new one up?

(This is the long trim piece that runs down both sides of the center tunnel.)

Hercules

It's removable but takes some effort...

I have debated taking it out myself (since I too have a scratch), sanding it out, and then repainting it.

Let me know if you decide to do it... it's not hard, just a pain in the butt! You have to take out the entire center console to do it.

New Yorker

Ok, thanks.

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

Took me about 15 minutes to get the center console out. It isn't that hard at all, only problem is that it is only two pieces. I have some pictures from the removal in the It works iPod thread.

New Yorker

So the parts guy says the long trim piece is actually two parts—a front section and a rear section. Can anyone confirm? Looks like one long piece to me.

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

There are two pieces. The split happens at the start of the front cup holder.

CosmosMpower

2 Pieces, the front piece is really easy, unscrew the shiftknob and a few screws. Can't say for the rear though.

DeViLbOi

iTrader: (1)

Just a couple screws.

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=63

perks11

its not that hard actually took mine out and painted the whole thing a piano black, looks pretty good. Taking out the whole console prolly took me 20-30 min. i know there is a thread in the do-it-yourself that tells you how to do it. but putting the console back in is a pain. things tend to get scratched.

New Yorker

Ok, I see now—thanks everyone, for the tips.

HG80 Design

Also instead of replacing or repainting them you can cover them in vinyl. Mine were all scratched up so I used a 2mill Avery Metallic vinyl and wrapped the pieces. Looks nice, you have a wide variety of colors, non permanent, and low cost. Just a thought.

robjamell

Do you have any pics?