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Old 07-22-2014, 03:12 PM
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Looking for some long term reviews for those that swapped their original dash for the FAY Carbon Fiber one. Have you guys experienced any rattles or creeks since the swap? Any other type of annoyances to be aware of ? Only reason I ask is because I'm giving thought to doing the swap as well but a bit nervous.

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Old 07-22-2014, 03:17 PM
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You'll be fine! Swap it and enjoy the beautiful dash!
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I swapped mine when I got my car back in Jan. Cost was around $550 including shipping from Bob at Fitchner Chevrolet. I will keep this short and simple. I love it and it was worth every penny!
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I swapped mine when I got my car back in Jan. Cost was around $550 including shipping from Bob at Fitchner Chevrolet. I will keep this short and simple. I love it and it was worth every penny!

Likewise, no rattles at all.
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likewise, no rattles at all.
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Did you folks swap it out yourself or have someone else do it ?
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Did you folks swap it out yourself or have someone else do it ?
wondering the same.
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Old 07-22-2014, 05:29 PM
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Not at all, I've never had a GM car have this many fasteners on the interior. It will NOT rattle with how well it's held in.

I also did mine myself and made a whole thread with a step by step process.
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Old 07-22-2014, 06:27 PM
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Bought mine from the Chevy dealer for $530 out the door (including tax). Swapped it myself using the online instructional video. Sold my standard dash for $100. Final cost = $430.
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Old 07-22-2014, 07:24 PM
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No squeeks, creaks, or rattles. There are so many torx sceews and clips that hold it in place... well secured. Do it. Order one asap.
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Old 07-22-2014, 08:51 PM
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I did mine myself.
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ok guys...are you referring to same item that GM charges $995 for as a factory option??? Thanks as gonna be ordering C7 soon
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Old 07-22-2014, 09:19 PM
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not much to screw up but dealers will install for you as well
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Yes. Houseofwheels is selling them for $519 shipped.

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ok guys...are you referring to same item that GM charges $995 for as a factory option??? Thanks as gonna be ordering C7 soon
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Great upgrade, I love mine!
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Yes. Houseofwheels is selling them for $519 shipped.
Guess I will scratch that $1000 option off order then and save some money!! Thanks
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Good to know that it can be bought at the dealer over the counter for considerably less money than ordering it on the car.
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Old 07-23-2014, 07:52 AM
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That's what I did. I ordered mine from him a couple of days ago.

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Guess I will scratch that $1000 option off order then and save some money!! Thanks
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What is the GM part number for this dash if ordered from a GM dealer ?
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