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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Can the faux carbon fiber shell be removed/separated from the rest of the piece? I'm not a big fan of the look and I'm thinking about wrapping it in something else.

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Isn't there a body-colored piece from GM that you can install over the fake CF?

I'm not into appearance mods, but the fake CF in my 2009 looks cheesy, shows every fingerprint, and scratches easily.

I liked the silver-painted part on our 2006 a lot more.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
Isn't there a body-colored piece from GM that you can install over the fake CF?

I'm not into appearance mods, but the fake CF in my 2009 looks cheesy, shows every fingerprint, and scratches easily.

I liked the silver-painted part on our 2006 a lot more.
I know I'd be in the minority but I agree. I used to think that if I ended up with a pre-08, one of my mods would be to go with the newer CF center console. But I must say the two tone grey console has kind of grown on me... I'll probably just keep it. I think it especially goes well with the ebony / titanium interior. It might look better with the chrome rings on the shifter and cup holder openings and they are available... but not cheap. I'm not a big fan of any glossy finish.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Xedes
Can the faux carbon fiber shell be removed/separated from the rest of the piece? I'm not a big fan of the look and I'm thinking about wrapping it in something else.

Thanks!!
Yes, it is a two piece part. It can be separated. We made this one in Alcantara, it can also be made in leather.

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Do you want to trade for a 3lz?
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Trim kit comes off. Lots of screws. I replaced mine with a gm trim kit

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DS Vettes
Yes, it is a two piece part. It can be separated. We made this one in Alcantara, it can also be made in leather.

Looks good, do you have any pictures of this (or the leather one) installed in a car?

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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Thanks for the replies.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
Isn't there a body-colored piece from GM that you can install over the fake CF?

I'm not into appearance mods, but the fake CF in my 2009 looks cheesy, shows every fingerprint, and scratches easily.

I liked the silver-painted part on our 2006 a lot more.

I'll happily trade you mine along with $200. PM if interested.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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I'll happily trade you mine along with $200. PM if interested.
Same here if anyone is interested.
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Originally Posted by tx_zo6
I'll happily trade you mine along with $200. PM if interested.
Originally Posted by Iceman3K15
Same here if anyone is interested.
I've decided to keep my 2009 original, even though i think the original is a step backward from 2006.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
I've decided to keep my 2009 original, even though i think the original is a step backward from 2006.
The silver painted center console in my 05 is now 5 years old and still looks like new. I've always liked the contrast with ebony.
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