Does anyone have the mazdaspeed c/f interior?
04-13-2006, 05:14 PM
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Does anyone have the mazdaspeed c/f interior?
I was thinking of purchasing this, but wanted to know a little bit more about it before i actually got one. I recently broke a clip on my center console where the shift **** and seat warmer controls are. I was wondering how the c/f one is. Would I be able to just replace the center with it? or is it like those cheap c/f overlay trims? Thanks.
04-14-2006, 02:50 PM
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I have the entire Mazdaspeed c/f interior. If you've looked at it already, you undoubtedly know that it's all plastic with a carbon fiber "look" to it.
The center console kit isn't bad at all. It replaces the entire front piece that is under the gear shift **** area. The rear section actually replaces the side accents as well, so NO stick on stuff here.
The door switch panels are also complete replacements. They fit exactly like the stock ones and all the electronics screwed right into place.
The door handle bezels are stick on. The fact that they didn't just make them replacement pieces like the rest frustrates me. They look alright but a complete replacement would have been a lot nicer.
Overall I'm pleased with it and I think it looks really nice. I installed all of it in about an hour and I was taking my time/being careful not to scratch up anything.
I'll post a few pictures in a little bit!
The center console kit isn't bad at all. It replaces the entire front piece that is under the gear shift **** area. The rear section actually replaces the side accents as well, so NO stick on stuff here.
The door switch panels are also complete replacements. They fit exactly like the stock ones and all the electronics screwed right into place.
The door handle bezels are stick on. The fact that they didn't just make them replacement pieces like the rest frustrates me. They look alright but a complete replacement would have been a lot nicer.
Overall I'm pleased with it and I think it looks really nice. I installed all of it in about an hour and I was taking my time/being careful not to scratch up anything.
I'll post a few pictures in a little bit!
04-14-2006, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
is carbon fiber really that much lighter than regular plastic?
04-15-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBri
I have the entire Mazdaspeed c/f interior. If you've looked at it already, you undoubtedly know that it's all plastic with a carbon fiber "look" to it.
The center console kit isn't bad at all. It replaces the entire front piece that is under the gear shift **** area. The rear section actually replaces the side accents as well, so NO stick on stuff here.
The door switch panels are also complete replacements. They fit exactly like the stock ones and all the electronics screwed right into place.
The door handle bezels are stick on. The fact that they didn't just make them replacement pieces like the rest frustrates me. They look alright but a complete replacement would have been a lot nicer.
Overall I'm pleased with it and I think it looks really nice. I installed all of it in about an hour and I was taking my time/being careful not to scratch up anything.
I'll post a few pictures in a little bit!
The center console kit isn't bad at all. It replaces the entire front piece that is under the gear shift **** area. The rear section actually replaces the side accents as well, so NO stick on stuff here.
The door switch panels are also complete replacements. They fit exactly like the stock ones and all the electronics screwed right into place.
The door handle bezels are stick on. The fact that they didn't just make them replacement pieces like the rest frustrates me. They look alright but a complete replacement would have been a lot nicer.
Overall I'm pleased with it and I think it looks really nice. I installed all of it in about an hour and I was taking my time/being careful not to scratch up anything.
I'll post a few pictures in a little bit!
04-15-2006, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Punksux
I change my interiors to the blue led, but didnt do it for the map lights. You never know when you actually have to use them. Like reading a map............
04-15-2006, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
Do you mind giving some DIY tips for these, my rear panels are all scratched up and I'm looking into having them painted.
As far as the center console pieces they came with really good instructions. I can certainly try to take mine apart again and take some pictures. I'll warn you that it could take me several days to get around to this as I'm in the middle of remodeling my basement.
04-16-2006, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBri
I actually found instructions/tips somewhere on this site for removing the door side panels.
As far as the center console pieces they came with really good instructions. I can certainly try to take mine apart again and take some pictures. I'll warn you that it could take me several days to get around to this as I'm in the middle of remodeling my basement.
As far as the center console pieces they came with really good instructions. I can certainly try to take mine apart again and take some pictures. I'll warn you that it could take me several days to get around to this as I'm in the middle of remodeling my basement.
04-16-2006, 12:41 AM
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Why the carbonfibers? I'd go for the piano black, matching with ur door panels, etc. less materials to purchase. Though it would be nice to have the 2 long center side parts in piano black.
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