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Akilldema
06-20-2010, 07:42 PM
I have a 2000 Maxima SE that the wood trim around the stereo, controls and vents has been ruined by Ga humidity. It's no longer glossy and just looks like shit really. I want to replace this stuff with something else (I've heard of other colors such as "black marble") and get it looking nice again. Anyone have any experience/suggestions with this?
Homeslice
06-23-2010, 07:54 PM
c/f ftw
Akilldema
06-23-2010, 08:05 PM
c/f ftw

lol. True dat. Went with this one:
http://www.carid.com/2000-nissan-maxima-manual-dash-kits/item-34361.html Got genuine carbon fiber. It was about 250$ but I think it'll make the car look a lot better.
Homeslice
06-23-2010, 08:16 PM
You get all these pieces? Seems like a good deal, actually.
Akilldema
06-23-2010, 08:21 PM
Yep, all of those pieces are included. The interior is black leather (5 speed too) so I think the CF will look pretty nice. The price on the link is for fake wood/cf. For real wood or cf I think it was an additional 30%. Still worth it though. Now I gotta get a hookup on a double din DVD/GPS unit.
Particle Man
06-24-2010, 07:43 PM
That should look pretty sweet, dude
LeeNetworX
06-25-2010, 09:23 AM
You're in GA now?
OneSickPsycho
06-25-2010, 09:35 AM
I have a 2000 Maxima SE that the wood trim around the stereo, controls and vents has been ruined by Ga humidity. It's no longer glossy and just looks like shit really. I want to replace this stuff with something else (I've heard of other colors such as "black marble") and get it looking nice again. Anyone have any experience/suggestions with this?

I don't have any experience with them directly, but have heard those overlay kits are a PAIN IN THE ASS to get just right... Time and lots of patience are required to get it to look good.

That said, eBay would probably be a good place to start...
OneSickPsycho
06-25-2010, 09:38 AM
Damn... the one for my truck looks pretty fucking slick...
http://www.carid.com/2008-honda-ridgeline-wood-grain-dash-kits/
Not $273 fucking slick, but pretty slick.
Akilldema
06-25-2010, 08:41 PM
You're in GA now?

No, I have family in Ga, that's where I was raised. I bought the car from an officer shipping out of fort benning.
Akilldema
07-06-2010, 09:27 PM
Got it installed today.. wasn't as bad as expected, my gf did most of the lining up and I just held everything in place. The shitty part was getting the old one out and removing all of the 3M residue. Prob spent 5-7 hours on just that. Kit looks good though, nice weave in the CF and nice finish. Most of the pieces fit really well. Didn't use all of the kit though.
Riceaholic
07-07-2010, 02:31 AM
No, I have family in Ga, that's where I was raised. I bought the car from an officer shipping out of fort benning.

Where's the S2000?
Akilldema
07-07-2010, 09:30 AM
Long story. Basically lost my job where I was paid very well and had no income for a long time and just couldn't afford to take care of it. Sucks because I'd bought a 2JZ motor/EMS/everything needed to make a good 6-700hp at the wheels. I work for myself now... So don't have to worry about that. Lesson learned though, I'll never put that kind of money in a car I don't own outright again.
Particle Man
07-07-2010, 01:02 PM
glad you're doing better man
Flexin
07-07-2010, 06:08 PM
Got it installed today.. wasn't as bad as expected, my gf did most of the lining up and I just held everything in place. The shitty part was getting the old one out and removing all of the 3M residue. Prob spent 5-7 hours on just that. Kit looks good though, nice weave in the CF and nice finish. Most of the pieces fit really well. Didn't use all of the kit though.

Pics?

James
Akilldema
07-21-2010, 10:34 PM
Pics?

James
I'll post some up after I get my dvd/nav system installed this weekend. For some reason this board doesn't notify me of replies despite my settings.