Dash Kits

[JoeA]

Has anyone done a do it yourself aluminum or otherwise dash and interior kit. I am looking to update my 996 with the aluminium and it's either buy the dealer kit $$$$$ or get the peal and stick which im not to thrilled with the idea of. Anyone know where I can get the right kit for low $$$ and offer any insight?

Joe

[LVDell]

Do a search on this topic. Both here and over at rennlist.com

It has been covered extensively. Basically the peel and stick kits are a basic "you get what you pay for" deals. Trashy, cheap, and should not be in a Porsche. If there are specific parts you are after you have several options available. eBay is one place to get parts, another is have them painted to match. For example, the alum look pieces are artic silver painted from the factory. If that is the route you are going to go, check with Eric (bumperplugs) since this is something he specializes in and offers for a good bit cheaper than the dealer. Also, check with the guys up at Sunset Porsche (board sponsor--Parts at Dealer Cost). I have spent thousands with them over the years and they have some of the best prices and GREAT customer service.

[splitwindow]

Do a search on this topic.  Both here and over at rennlist.com

It has been covered extensively.  Basically the peel and stick kits are a basic "you get what you pay for" deals. Trashy, cheap, and should not be in a Porsche. If there are specific parts you are after you have several options available.  eBay is one place to get parts, another is have them painted to match.  For example, the alum look pieces are artic silver painted from the factory.  If that is the route you are going to go, check with Eric (bumperplugs) since this is something he specializes in and offers for a good bit cheaper than the dealer.  Also, check with the guys up at Sunset Porsche (board sponsor--Parts at Dealer Cost).  I have spent thousands with them over the years and they have some of the best prices and GREAT customer service.

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I just gutted the center console, air vents etc. to get them painted by a friend of mine. The colour is going to be arctic silver. I'll post some pics when all has been said and done.

Edit:

how much it would cost @ bumperplugs to get the center trim in dashboard and the side vents painted? There was a price of $429.95 for the center console.

Of course I could get the info from bumperplugs directly but I was just wondering if someone over here would know?

So the idea would be compare the DIY results and price with the ones of bumperplugs - if my parts will be nice (let's hope so :) ) At this point cost estimate is around $100. So let's see if such a thing as cheap and good does in deed exist or not...

Edited March 1, 2005 by splitwindow

[JoeA]

Do a search on this topic.  Both here and over at rennlist.com

It has been covered extensively.  Basically the peel and stick kits are a basic "you get what you pay for" deals. Trashy, cheap, and should not be in a Porsche. If there are specific parts you are after you have several options available.  eBay is one place to get parts, another is have them painted to match.  For example, the alum look pieces are artic silver painted from the factory.  If that is the route you are going to go, check with Eric (bumperplugs) since this is something he specializes in and offers for a good bit cheaper than the dealer.  Also, check with the guys up at Sunset Porsche (board sponsor--Parts at Dealer Cost).  I have spent thousands with them over the years and they have some of the best prices and GREAT customer service.

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I just gutted the center console, air vents etc. to get them painted by a friend of mine. The colour is going to be arctic silver. I'll post some pics when all has been said and done.

Edit:

how much it would cost @ bumperplugs to get the center trim in dashboard and the side vents painted? There was a price of $429.95 for the center console.

Of course I could get the info from bumperplugs directly but I was just wondering if someone over here would know?

So the idea would be compare the DIY results and price with the ones of bumperplugs - if my parts will be nice (let's hope so :) ) At this point cost estimate is around $100. So let's see if such a thing as cheap and good does in deed exist or not...

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Looking forward to seeing the results, so far OEM looks to be from $1200 - 2000 just for the parts.