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Old 09-05-03 | 08:25 AM
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Default Carbon Fiber Dash Kits..

I’m eagerly awaiting the release of EM’s carbon fiber dash & door panel inserts, but was also wondering if anyone knows of any carbon fiber dash kits. Mainly looking for the stereo & ashtray pcs.


Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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Old 09-05-03 | 01:18 PM
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Most of the places that make dash kits have the CF option. Legend5 and the AutoAccessory sites come to mind.
Old 09-05-03 | 01:49 PM
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From what I have seen, what is currently available is veneer stickers, whereas what EM is working on is true CF, an actual replacement for the wood, not just a sticker to go over it. I am not too impressed with the CF dash stickers.
Old 09-05-03 | 01:56 PM
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CF replacement for the fake wood?? ooOooOhhh... i can replace my cracked vents at the same time.. ill be waiting patiently for these....
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Our Lexus Dealership sells them now, in the Parts Department. About $600 installed, but for me, about $320 installed - Real Carbon Fiber
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Originally posted by SC400Dude
Our Lexus Dealership sells them now, in the Parts Department. About $600 installed, but for me, about $320 installed - Real Carbon Fiber
Hmmm... interesting... Would you have any pictures of them installed? Does the kit just replace all the parts that are wood? Does it include pieces that go around the center console or dash? What is the price w/o installation?
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are there any carbon fiber kits (real or synthetic) out there right now that actually do cover the oem wood? all ive seen are door inserts/console areas.
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Em is working on the carbon fiber replacement for the wood in the doors and dash. There are many companies that make the stick on dash kits. None of the kits I have seen yet include anything that goes over the wood. Two seperate things.

If I had a brown or tan interior, I'd go with a wood grain dash kit and leave the wood. My interior is black so I'm SOL there. I'm thinking some nice brushed aluminum would go well. I know a machine shop here that said they can hook me up on replacing the wood with aluminum.
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I can't wait for her to get these done becuase then I can put my dash back on! lol. So what is the full list of things she is making?

SC400Dude do you have any pics of the one at the dealership?
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Originally posted by MrJohnTan
Hmmm... interesting... Would you have any pictures of them installed? Does the kit just replace all the parts that are wood? Does it include pieces that go around the center console or dash? What is the price w/o installation?
I'll find that info out first thing Monday......
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Eagerly awaiting your pics!
Old 09-09-03 | 08:25 PM
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Here's the Deal, I just found out that we just got these kits last week and we haven't got anyone to buy it yet, but I will get the pics as soon as the first person gets it. I will try to get pics of the uninstalled kits if I can "open" a kit up.
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OMG, next mod. black on black with 5% tints, and carbon fiber inside will look absolutely stunning. It will be the knight rider of the new ages. The inside at night time will be BLACK. haha can't wait! hmm, SC400dude, wonder if you can do anything in the direction of a deal for CL members?

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How much are the kits??
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Originally posted by Vegassc400
I know a machine shop here that said they can hook me up on replacing the wood with aluminum.
ooh.. more details please!! hehe..



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