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Jan 15, 2009 | 11:35 AM

Daboz1323

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Carbon fiber dash

I wanted to get my plastic dash(silver) replaced with a carbon fiber style one. I have a 2007 z and the parts guy at my dealer said 07 doesn't have one. Is that true?

Jan 15, 2009 | 12:13 PM

Stage Runner

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I wanted to get my plastic dash(silver) replaced with a carbon fiber style one. I have a 2007 z and the parts guy at my dealer said 07 doesn't have one. Is that true?

True........Started in '08 and I think was a carbon fiber look alike. I believe the two are interchangable, possibly with minor mods. Do a search, I've seen the change out posted before, good luck.

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Jan 15, 2009 | 06:04 PM

ken-rx

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TKO offers a nice one.

Jan 15, 2009 | 06:19 PM

sprinkler

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You can get the GM 2008 faux carbon fiber/leather radio and console surround and it will fit just fine. I have a 2007 and I did it; very happy with the results. I did the install myself, and if I can do it so can you! I ordered my from Gene at GM Partshouse. I think it was about $350.

Jan 15, 2009 | 06:30 PM

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Jan 15, 2009 | 07:37 PM

Daboz1323

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well that is good to hear. Any estimates on the labor time??

Jan 15, 2009 | 07:42 PM

sprinkler

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I really took my time, and followed instructions posted on the Forum, and it took about two hours. A skilled person could do it much faster I'm sure!

Jan 15, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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well that is good to hear. Any estimates on the labor time??

Took about an hour the first time. Took 15 min the last time.

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Jan 16, 2009 | 01:27 AM

Daboz1323

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Took about an hour the first time. Took 15 min the last time.

sounds like I'll do it. Do you know Where can I get detailed(with pics) instructions?

Jan 16, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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Instructions

I am looking for the instructions as well. I am waiting patiently for my TKO product right now.

Jan 16, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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Jim Nebraska

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I did the TKO gunmetal fiber look. Regardless of which one you pick, the "look" will be much improved over the cheapo silver plastic. If you do a search, there have been several DIY's with pictures on the forum to guide you through each step.

The trickiest part was figuring out the connectors for the lighter, flasher, etc. I got great advice from the forum members and did mine in a couple of hours. Great tip: Tape off the ashtray lid and any other parts that might get rubbed or scratched during de-install and install. You'll need a torque head screwdriver. Also....while you've got the patient opened up, install a leather boot (wish I would have done that) and throw an MGW shifter in there.
Good luck....

Jan 17, 2009 | 09:25 AM

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Gene Gorman

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I have an '07 and replaced it with titanium fiber from Apsis.

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Jan 18, 2009 | 12:15 PM

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Daboz1323

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I have an '07 and replaced it with titanium fiber from Apsis.

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that is sick nasty.

Is that a white Z? I didn't think they made em white

Jan 18, 2009 | 12:24 PM

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johnodrake

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Paul (Talon90) has an excellent write-up on his website: http://www.theredlion.us/GCA%20Cente...%20install.pdf

Jan 18, 2009 | 09:23 PM

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Gene Gorman

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that is sick nasty.

Is that a white Z? I didn't think they made em white

Thanks. It is a '07 not a ZO6 just a whole lot faster than a ZO6 or a ZR1.

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:01 PM

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danl72

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It should fit just fine on earlier C6's.

Jan 21, 2009 | 08:44 PM

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Gene Culley

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Thanks for the referrals. I would be happy to sell you one.

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