Carbon fiber dash?
11-20-08, 06:45 AM
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Carbon fiber dash?
so i have decided to go with a carbon fiber dash as part of my interior job. the problem is, i cant find any carbon fiber dash kits. the only thing i find are these carbon fiber stickrs that go over the dash. so, is there an actual carbon fiber kit that repaces part of the dash and center console? or am i stuck with the stickers?
11-20-08, 08:53 AM
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Mazdaspeed used to do them, but have stopped production a while ago. I think you'll find everything you want here though:
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May have to enquire though as that is RHD versions.
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May have to enquire though as that is RHD versions.
11-20-08, 10:05 AM
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I was looking for a place to get a real carbon fiber dash as well. I was unable to, so I ended up buying a high quality kit on ebay. The seller was directcartrim (I believe), and the layovers were real carbon fiber. I have to say that that the outcome really impressed me. 
I will try to take and post pics when I get home.
I will try to take and post pics when I get home.
11-20-08, 11:24 AM
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Mazdaspeed used to do them, but have stopped production a while ago. I think you'll find everything you want here though:
Click Me!
May have to enquire though as that is RHD versions.
Click Me!
May have to enquire though as that is RHD versions.
11-20-08, 12:24 PM
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so i have decided to go with a carbon fiber dash as part of my interior job. the problem is, i cant find any carbon fiber dash kits. the only thing i find are these carbon fiber stickrs that go over the dash. so, is there an actual carbon fiber kit that repaces part of the dash and center console? or am i stuck with the stickers?
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i have seen a few cars with the carbon fiber look. it seemed to go really well with a two-tone interior. not to mention it would replace the dash parts that i need to replace.
11-20-08, 08:31 PM
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I have a jdm FD and have a cabon fiber mazdaspeed dash,carbon fiber e-brake and carbon fiber gear **** but its all carbon look.Just waiting on interior door plastics to arrive in carbon fiber aswell.It looks awesome and I wouldn't sell it for anything + it goes great with my mazdaspeed seats.It's ridiculously expensive though.The carbon mirror cover with mazaspeed on it is like 120 bucks
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/Mazd...or-Cover-19622
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/Mazd...or-Cover-19622
11-20-08, 11:27 PM
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how close are the overlays to actual carbon fiber as far as appearance? reason im asking is because seibon makes carbon interior door panels and i was wondering if it would look out of place having real carbon next to an overlay?
11-25-08, 06:37 AM
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The interior pieces were coated in fiberglass, wrapped and clear coated. It took about three months, not bad considering they went to Indonesia and back. www.rau-autowood.com offers this service also.
11-25-08, 10:09 PM
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The interior pieces were coated in fiberglass, wrapped and clear coated. It took about three months, not bad considering they went to Indonesia and back. www.rau-autowood.com offers this service also.
All I have are crappy cell phone pics of mine...I will upload them shortly...
I do apologize for the awful quality...My digital camera is down at the moment.
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11-30-08, 09:15 PM
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looks good, but how will it hold up over time as far as fading? i just dont want to shell out a bunch of cash and my interior door panels and dash/console end up faded and yellowish
12-01-08, 08:28 AM
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^ I DEFINITELY understand your concern, as that's what happened with my last dash...However, that dash was MUCH cheaper, and the quality was clearly lower.
When I pulled this new dash out of the box I could tell it was real carbon fiber, and I could even feel the difference when I held it. It was honestly night and day...Kind of hard to explain...
In any case, I will certainly report back after the car has some road time/sun exposure this coming Spring/Summer.
When I pulled this new dash out of the box I could tell it was real carbon fiber, and I could even feel the difference when I held it. It was honestly night and day...Kind of hard to explain...
In any case, I will certainly report back after the car has some road time/sun exposure this coming Spring/Summer.