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Old Jan 31, 2001 | 07:42 PM
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Can somebody tell me who makes this molded alum dash kit, offered on EBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...item=547164785

I am looking for a MOLDED alum kit, complete. I am presuming the maker of this partial kit also makes a full kit.
Old Jan 31, 2001 | 09:40 PM
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I was tracking this on eBay too. If anyone knows more about this, would really be interested.

Oh, and if anyone's interested, there's a set of 17" SE wheels on eBay currently at $600 ending on Feb 1st.
Old Jan 31, 2001 | 09:44 PM
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i wouldnt bother. id rather just paint my interior m3 silver. that doesnt even look like metal.
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 08:23 AM
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What about the other aluminum kit they sell on ebay. I think someone has that one installed. I searched but couldn't find pics of it installed. If you have the kit, please post pics.
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 08:27 AM
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That kit is "faux" aluminum. I contacted the seller but they are unable to mold real materials into a kit (Real Carbon Fiber, Real Aluminum).
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 08:35 AM
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Wait a minute... doesn't the AE have some aluminum touches? Can we get our hands on them?
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 08:58 AM
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Punkdork, the AE finish is painted on. It really doesn't look much different than a GXE finish. I can't figure out how Nissan calls it simulated carbon fiber. That new kit on Ebay looks good. I need to see more pictures however.
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by Paul2kGXE
Punkdork, the AE finish is painted on. It really doesn't look much different than a GXE finish. I can't figure out how Nissan calls it simulated carbon fiber. That new kit on Ebay looks good. I need to see more pictures however.
Doh.. Carbon Fiber... Aluminum.. whats the difference. Hows the JT Aluminum look? (In case you guys haven't noticed I'm on a slight dash trim kick here.)
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 12:19 PM
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I won the auction on EBay. I'll post back my opinion once I receive the stuff.

My research tells me this is the only alumninum looking molded kit. I could be wrong.
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 12:45 PM
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I was thinking of bidding on this. I exchanged email with the company who makes it. Please take pictures, if you can.


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I won the auction on EBay. I'll post back my opinion once I receive the stuff.

My research tells me this is the only alumninum looking molded kit. I could be wrong.
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 04:25 PM
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that kit is simulated metal. in other words, painted. why dont u just paint ur stock interiors instead of wasting money on an overlay?
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 06:29 PM
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My JWT is not painted. It has a clear plastic coating on top. The problem with the stock trim is that it's painted and mine scratched off. I think if I painted the stock trim, it would scratch off and reveal the stock surface.

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that kit is simulated metal. in other words, painted. why dont u just paint ur stock interiors instead of wasting money on an overlay?
Old Feb 1, 2001 | 11:48 PM
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Originally posted by Paul2kGXE
My JWT is not painted. It has a clear plastic coating on top. The problem with the stock trim is that it's painted and mine scratched off. I think if I painted the stock trim, it would scratch off and reveal the stock surface.

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that kit is simulated metal. in other words, painted. why dont u just paint ur stock interiors instead of wasting money on an overlay?
sand off that stock finish and paint over it. itd fit better than a kit too.
Old Feb 2, 2001 | 06:39 AM
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Has anyone tried this yet? I'm thinking of trying it. I wonder what paint would look good. I don't have much experience with this kind of thing.

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sand off that stock finish and paint over it. itd fit better than a kit too.
Old Feb 2, 2001 | 10:31 AM
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I'm not the best a painting. That is why I opted to go with a cover, so to speak.
Old Feb 2, 2001 | 05:46 PM
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For those of you interested in this kit, I found it is a "woodview" brand kit.

Go here to see it:

http://www.autodash.com/

First selection:
"Include all manufacturers"

Second selection:
"Molded dash kit"

Third selection:
"Nissan"

Enter "Maxima" as the model.

Click "Search".

On the search results page, click "more info".

It lists for $231.00
Old Feb 2, 2001 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks Mdeal!

That's a new one. Last time I checked, they didn't have the molded dash. They have 6 different finishes.
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