Chrome Billet Radio Knobs, Dimmer Knob and A/C Control Knobs - Opinions ?
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Chrome Billet Radio *****, Dimmer **** and A/C Control ***** - Opinions ?
What are the opinions of the Chrome Billet Radio *****, A/C Control ***** and Dimmer **** ?
Do these look appropriate once installed in a C5 with all black interior ?
I found a 9 piece set on the auction site for $88 shipped. I know that there are cheaper sets out there but they usually only consist of 2 or 4 *****.
This set includes the "Hard-To-Find" 4 small radio ***** for treble, bass, fader, and balance. It also includes the hard to find Dimmer Control ****. All in Chrome Billet.
So included in Chromed Billet is: 2 A/C *****, 2 Large Radio *****, 4 small radio *****, and 1 Dimmer Control **** .
Not sure how the chrome look would fit in on a C5 with all black interior.
Opinions on looks and bang-for-buck ????
Please post pictures if you have them.
Do these look appropriate once installed in a C5 with all black interior ?
I found a 9 piece set on the auction site for $88 shipped. I know that there are cheaper sets out there but they usually only consist of 2 or 4 *****.
This set includes the "Hard-To-Find" 4 small radio ***** for treble, bass, fader, and balance. It also includes the hard to find Dimmer Control ****. All in Chrome Billet.
So included in Chromed Billet is: 2 A/C *****, 2 Large Radio *****, 4 small radio *****, and 1 Dimmer Control **** .
Not sure how the chrome look would fit in on a C5 with all black interior.
Opinions on looks and bang-for-buck ????
Please post pictures if you have them.
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I found them online. They are not bad looking but again, I'm concerned about contrast for 'contrast's sake'. I did find the ad confusing, didn't know what I would be buying. I think it should be something that could be photoshopped. Maybe I'll play with that later. As I thought, the pic on the website is too reflective to show what WE want to see.
Here's a link for the best one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/C5-Corvette-...sories&vxp=mtr
Here's a link for the best one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/C5-Corvette-...sories&vxp=mtr
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I've had them for a couple years...don't pay $80...mine cost me around $55. Never could see changing out just the big *****...
This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them....
Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.
This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.
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I've had them for a couple years...don't pay $80...mine cost me around $55. Never could see changing out just the big *****... This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.
This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.Please tell us where.
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I've had them for a couple years...don't pay $80...mine cost me around $55. Never could see changing out just the big *****... This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.
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This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.[/IMG]
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Those look good on $$$frumnuttin's interior. Might have to consider a set now that I've had various interior panels painted EB to match the outside of the car. 
for the source.
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Where can I get them.......
Those look great on your car...where can I purchase them??? Thanks in advance
I've had them for a couple years...don't pay $80...mine cost me around $55. Never could see changing out just the big *****... This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.
This is another example of our forum vendors missing the boat on an item that would sell well. When I first posted the pics not one vendor contacted me about where I got them.... Not the best picture, but you can see the "completeness" of having those 4 little ***** in the set.
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Had to drag out the 8 track? 
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I have them installed on my climate control unit. I also had the chrome radio ***** before I upgraded to a double-din NAV head unit.
I like the idea mentioned earlier about the brushed black finish, especially the ones with a rubber grip. I would like to swap mine out for something that is better than the OEM plastic ***** yet an improvement over my existing chrome *****. Something that more closely matches the volume **** on the Kenwood NAV head unit.
I like the idea mentioned earlier about the brushed black finish, especially the ones with a rubber grip. I would like to swap mine out for something that is better than the OEM plastic ***** yet an improvement over my existing chrome *****. Something that more closely matches the volume **** on the Kenwood NAV head unit.
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ok, I found a pic with better appearance of the chrome...I'll keep looking for others...I know I took a lot of photos when I did that interior makeover a few years ago.....
Just found a few more....these should give you a better idea of the continuity of it all....
If I find time I will transfer them over to the tape player and standard HVAC unit that are black with no red hydrocarbon finish to show them on the stock pieces.
Just found a few more....these should give you a better idea of the continuity of it all....
If I find time I will transfer them over to the tape player and standard HVAC unit that are black with no red hydrocarbon finish to show them on the stock pieces.
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