I think that the 10G dashboard is quite stylish, but I also think it's got a 'modern car failing' - it looks very bland.
I do realise that there are certain panels designed to release with the airbags, so car must be taken to avoid pressure on these panels, but what do forum members think of this:
It appears to be a 5 mm deep tapered ribbed plastic 'blade' (not metal) which pushes between the trim panels. I'm going to try the blue on the Prestige.
Red looks a bit too 'Sporty' but definitely lifts the cabin I think.
That's the plan I suppose.
Blue should be a little more subdued.
I'll see.
I'll try a couple of small pieces at the side of the driver's side, then decide if I continue.
That orange looks a bit too garish in that photo.
This is from the original Ebay post:
That red looks pretty good I reckon despite being a bit bright, but those seats are HORRIBLE IMhO - I believe they're off the famed 'Si' model - I would have said 'NO' to the seat colours.
I'm an 'armchair Evertonian' - something Koeman won't be now I know!! - so blue is my colour. I think it might be a pleasant break in the bland wall of black, without being too much.
My blue dashboard trim arrived today. £5.00 and didn't take long to arrive either, worth the extra couple of quid to find a UK based vendor (on ebay) and get it quicker.
Was expecting it to be rubber, but it's not it's plastic. Once I get the car (Monday morning!!! :-D ) I'll try fitting it. Anyone tried it before?
Staring at a wall of plain black plastic, and no trim ... still on its way ... never know, if it arrives today, I'll probably be making a few posts in this thread over the weekend.
Car will be here today, I'll post some pictures. Definitely thinking that this stuff needs to be installed in warm conditions and I think I might even measure some lengths when the car comes and then cut them off to stretch out on a radiator.
Did you get a 'tool' to help separate the 2 sides a little before pushing in?
Let us know how you get on - still nothing for me - did say somewhere between end of October and mid-December!!
Yeah there's a little orange tool with it. I thought it was to push it in with, but thought it wouldn't work, but what you've said now makes sense it's to separate the gap your pushing it into.
Car came today, chuffed with it. Gonna try putting the trim in tomorrow i reckon
I've given up on the chance of receiving the trim from China and have put in a claim - its only cheap....
I've now purchased same for twice the price from UK - at least it'll arrive ... might have something to do over Christmas other than watch 5,000 repeats and make snowballs or something!!
The supplier came back with full tracking dates and references, then said would offer full replacement or refund.
In view of the delay, and knowing that Chinese imports are being regarded more closely by British Customs - so we're led to believe - I just asked for a full refund.
Unfortunate.
Generally I never have a problem with Chinese-supplied items - I get quite a lot for my R/Control vehicles.
Well, I received a refund from the Chinese supplier without problem, then ordered from the UK-based one - same stuff - arrived and ... fitted.
I'll get some photos up when able.
There have been a couple of areas where the trim isn't tight enough and the beading doesn't stay in place.
I'm using Shoe Goo to hold it - it's a delayed all-purpose contact adhesive that's flexible - and can be easily removed if / when required.
Al.
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