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Dark Zebrawood Dash Kit Installed

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by harrycw, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. harrycw

    harrycw Junior Member

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    Ok, took advantage of 70F temps today to install my Dash Kit from Automotive Concepts. I didn't use all the parts, but most of them. I left off the ones that covered the radio, and the small part that surrounds the mirror switches. I liked the contrasting black sections of the radio with the wood finish. I will post some additional pics on my website later.
     

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    Very CLASSY looking!
     
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    Looks nice. I especially like the cup holders which I don't favor as stock.
     
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    I like it everywhere but the steering wheel. (Just my opinion. It's your car. I think it looks great!) It's interesting how Jaguars are strewn with wood in the cabin but general do only Aluminum/Chrome on the steering wheel. Did your steering wheel come wrapped w/ leather from the factory or was that an aftermarket/dealer market job?
     
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  6. harrycw

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(allargon @ Jan 20 2007, 06:34 PM) [snapback]378391[/snapback]</div>
    Actually, the steering wheel pieces were a selling point for me. They add a touch of color and create a little ridge making it easier to find the button areas without looking.

    Package 5 had no leather. The steering wheel cover is a Charcoal Grey WheelSkin. Matches the interior color well and I like the feel.
     
    #6 harrycw, Jan 23, 2007
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    Which dash kit did you buy (for which car)? Their site does not list the Prius as a vehicle option.
     
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  8. harrycw

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(catsbox @ Jan 24 2007, 08:52 AM) [snapback]379993[/snapback]</div>
    On the main page, click on "Dash Kits" under the Category Menu. Then select Toyota and Prius.
     
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    I like it too, makes the interior more appealing
     
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    Very nice.
    How long did it take to install, and how much $$ we talkin' ?
     
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  11. harrycw

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hill @ Jan 25 2007, 10:29 AM) [snapback]380578[/snapback]</div>
    I ordered the "Full Kit" 39 piece for $232.
    It looks similar to the SigmaAutomotive 40 piece kit but exchanges extra console parts for door ridge trim which visually ties the front and rear areas together.
    Overall, the installation took maybe 3 hours including cleaning the surfaces. As others have mentioned the heavily textured surface of the glovebox and doors needed extra passes with cleaner. But I did not need to use the adhesive promoter, the parts stuck very well.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(harrycw @ Jan 25 2007, 10:05 PM) [snapback]380908[/snapback]</div>
    Any problems with curling pieces on this kit? I did another car 4 years ago and all the pieces have pulled loose or curled up.
     
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  13. harrycw

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dpower @ Jan 28 2007, 12:11 AM) [snapback]381849[/snapback]</div>
    Really too early to tell for certain, but there are not any sharply curved surfaces other than the vent panels and the ends of the door panels being covered. And these are wide and smooth with lots of area for adhesive to grip. All the parts are shipped flat on a sheet, so they have to be pressed firmly around any curves in the surface, but these curves are fairly shallow and not complex. I did some searching and there do not seem to be any "molded" kits for the Prius as yet, just the "flat" ones.

    I am curious to see how they hold up with time myself. It has been below 32F here quite a bit lately and no signs of parts coming loose.
     
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    Looks great!

    While these kits are labled as, "flat," it appears that they are contoured around the edges. Is that the case or are they so flexible that you round them over the edges you are covering yourself?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RichinLouisville @ Jun 4 2007, 10:24 AM) [snapback]454914[/snapback]</div>
    They are indeed flat. The edges are rounded, probably during the stamping process. It does make the parts look a little more contoured.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(harrycw @ Jan 6 2007, 10:47 PM) [snapback]371831[/snapback]</div>
    That's very nice.
    Maybe I'll try that later also :)
    But first I've got to find leather seat covers.
     
    #16 godyn, Jun 9, 2007
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