carbon fibre dash
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2002
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With Emerald MIA, nobody makes replacement wood trim. I had mine custom done on my last SC and that only covered the wood. Nobody even makes a cover up stick on piece for the wood trim.
The the console and dash kits are stick on. No actual replacement parts exist.
The the console and dash kits are stick on. No actual replacement parts exist.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Wisconsin
There is 2 different wood layout options I think. I belive that no 92 had a passenger airbag.. so the wood is different across the center dash. 93-up was standard passenger air bag, so there is different wood layout.
When I emailed Emerald she told me there is NO way to take the wood out of the center besides taking off the dash. From when I was doing it, I could see no other way either.. Once you get into the project you will see what I mean. There is no way to get behind the dash to remove the screws that is holding it on.
If there is that would be great, but it might be to big of a PITA.
When I emailed Emerald she told me there is NO way to take the wood out of the center besides taking off the dash. From when I was doing it, I could see no other way either.. Once you get into the project you will see what I mean. There is no way to get behind the dash to remove the screws that is holding it on.
If there is that would be great, but it might be to big of a PITA.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Glued to my desk.
Tony is right about 2 different wood trims. I'm not sure on the years though.
I watched the local shop that did the carbon fiber covers on my 92 SC. They removed the glove box and were able to remove the wood trim by going through that opening. I'm not sure if if this would work on 93+ models.
I watched the local shop that did the carbon fiber covers on my 92 SC. They removed the glove box and were able to remove the wood trim by going through that opening. I'm not sure if if this would work on 93+ models.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: CA
can anyone post how to remove ALL the wood pieces in the car? i'm getting some CF work sent out March 1st....
also, do you guys think the radio trim (the cup holder is connected to it) should be in CF as well? I'm having a hard time deciding....
also, do you guys think the radio trim (the cup holder is connected to it) should be in CF as well? I'm having a hard time deciding....
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: CA
Originally posted by octane103
man, i've been dying to do this for the longest time too.
i made a kit for the center of my dash.....but the carbon i used does not have the flexibility to go around curves. only bends. now i just need something to replace the wood to complete my dash.
i didn't bother doing the radio part cuz i'm gonna replace it with a single din radio, so i can fit two 60mm guages in there w/ some more carbon.
turbo sc.....how did you get the wood pieces off the dash? can you pm me how?
man, i've been dying to do this for the longest time too.
i made a kit for the center of my dash.....but the carbon i used does not have the flexibility to go around curves. only bends. now i just need something to replace the wood to complete my dash.
i didn't bother doing the radio part cuz i'm gonna replace it with a single din radio, so i can fit two 60mm guages in there w/ some more carbon.
turbo sc.....how did you get the wood pieces off the dash? can you pm me how?
Sponsor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 52
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From: Texas
This is what i got guys
let me know if you want it i can do a group buy price if the intrest is great
parker
www.iptdashkits.com
let me know if you want it i can do a group buy price if the intrest is great
parker
www.iptdashkits.com
Last edited by IPT; Feb 12, 2004 at 11:28 AM.
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Re: Fiber
Originally posted by volk
Here is a link to a company in Mesquite TX -Dallas saburb - they are not cheap!!!!
http://www.american-stitches.com/ams...es/index2.html
Here is a link to a company in Mesquite TX -Dallas saburb - they are not cheap!!!!
http://www.american-stitches.com/ams...es/index2.html
Everything sounds okay to me except the month with no dash pieces. I'll probably do this as long as I can get the wood pieces off without breaking them. If anyone has done it, please give instructions.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: TheOC
Originally posted by IPT
This is what i got guys
let me know if you want it i can do a group buy price if the intrest is great
parker
www.iptdashkits.com
This is what i got guys
let me know if you want it i can do a group buy price if the intrest is great
parker
www.iptdashkits.com
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,746
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From: Glued to my desk.
95RedSC - Are they going to make replacement pieces or just cover the existing wood? If they're making replacement pieces, that's a pretty good price for custom work. BTW, you won't have a center of passenger side vent either. I drove around for 2 weeks with no wood or vents when I got my wood done last year.Can you say fugly?
Originally posted by volk
Here is a link to a company in Mesquite TX -Dallas saburb - they are not cheap!!!!
http://www.american-stitches.com/am...ges/index2.html
Here is a link to a company in Mesquite TX -Dallas saburb - they are not cheap!!!!
http://www.american-stitches.com/am...ges/index2.html
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Glued to my desk.
IPT is right. Full replacement pieces will be big bucks. I kinda figured it would be a wrap at those prices. Does anyone have any extra wood trim pieces layin around? I might try something new.