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| dagdal1967 |
  Apr 10 2006, 08:17 AM
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What are YOU looking at...  Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Carrollton, Texas Member No.: 423  |
While I know that eventually I'll be buying and installing a new dash, I've decided that for the short term I'll install a dash cap.
I've been looking around on the web and found that prices vary depending on whether its a COVERLAY or a A.N.Other brand. At Pelican Parts, the Coverlay is $105.45 while at Other sites (1A-Auto Parts / AutoTop SuperStore / TOPSOnline) the "no-name" prices range from $68 to $80. Is Coverlay worth the extra 50-is dollars? Anyone have any experience with the "no name" brands. Thanks in advance! Doug |
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| blitZ |
Apr 10 2006, 08:25 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
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I am interested in this also. I also see the reDash on Ebay for $55 or so, anyone tried one. The covering on my current dash is wrinkled. What do you have to do to get a cap to correctly, cut out the wrinkles? |
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| StratPlayer |
Apr 10 2006, 10:09 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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The redash that is sold on ebay is so much better than the coverlay one for a lot more money. The grain in the cap is excellent and you don't need any glue to hold it in place.. The A Pillars on the driver and passenger side is what hold this cap in place. So the pillars have to be removed to put the cap in place. The fit is great and it looks great. Much better that the coverlay dash cap IMHO.
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| ruddyboys |
Apr 10 2006, 11:09 AM
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Hummel eigentümer Group: Members Posts: 594 Joined: 3-March 04 From: Monroe, NY Member No.: 1,749 Region Association: North East States |
Anyone a photo of a dash with the overlay on?
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| blitZ |
Apr 10 2006, 11:21 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
Here is the redash seller's site with pics, for what it's worth. Porsche Palace |
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| dagdal1967 |
Apr 10 2006, 12:08 PM
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What are YOU looking at... Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Carrollton, Texas Member No.: 423 |
How much work is involved in removing the A pilars. Not something I've done before (or would even know how to go about doing...) If its going to be a huge job (or a job that I'm going to have to have someone else do) then maybe I should just get a new dash. Ugh.. I just wanted a quick & temporary solution. D. |
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| Mueller |
Apr 10 2006, 12:17 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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know how to operate a screwdriver??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
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| TINCAN914 |
Apr 10 2006, 12:22 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Just a few screws on each side, wont take but a few minutes..
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| porschecb |
Apr 10 2006, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,092 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,529 Region Association: None |
I used the one on Ebay. It looks and fits great. They do tell you about being out in direct sunlight for to long (plastic is really thin) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| turbo914v8 |
Apr 10 2006, 01:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 26-July 03 From: Canada Member No.: 952 |
I have a used one for sale, in good condition $30.00 plus shipping first to PM me gets it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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