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Old 01-14-2009, 12:31 PM
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im thinking about a DSVETTE interior when i get my Z, Does anybody know approx how many hours in labor it is to switch out the door panels, seat covers, center console lid, cender console base, radio bezel, guage cluster, shift boot, ****ch ****, E brake boot, E brake handle and steering wheel. i really need an idea how much money im going to need to have all this installed. Labor for removing OEM items and installing the aftermarket items. I NEED HELP!!!, thank you

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Originally Posted by carlsbad
im thinking about a DSVETTE interior when i get my Z, Does anybody know approx how many hours in labor it is to switch out the door panels, seat covers, center console lid, cender console base, radio bezel, guage cluster, shift boot, ****ch ****, E brake boot, E brake handle and steering wheel. i really need an idea how much money im going to need to have all this installed. Labor for removing OEM items and installing the aftermarket items. I NEED HELP!!!, thank you
Save money and do it yourself. Unless you're changing out the DASH, everything else is really simple. Plus DSV offers great color instructions on their website. I've changed out several pieces and they've all been super easy. All you have to do is read the instructions, go slow and it's a breeze!

Difficulty on a scale of 1-10 is probably 2/3 depending on which trim piece it is.
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I know i would have a professional do the seat covers and the steering wheel, but really how complicated is it to change door panels
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I did it all myself including adding power passenger seat and lumbar/bolster to both seats. I have the steering wheel and will be installing it this weekend. DS Vettes does such great work and a pleasure to deal with. Not really a bad mod, can be done over a weekend.

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Originally Posted by carlsbad
im thinking about a DSVETTE interior when i get my Z, Does anybody know approx how many hours in labor it is to switch out the door panels, seat covers, center console lid, cender console base, radio bezel, guage cluster, shift boot, ****ch ****, E brake boot, E brake handle and steering wheel. i really need an idea how much money im going to need to have all this installed. Labor for removing OEM items and installing the aftermarket items. I NEED HELP!!!, thank you
With the exception of the gauge cluster, I did pretty close to the same upgrade (plus sill trim, knee bolster and glove box.) Did mine myself in one "long" weekend ... and although I am mechanically inclined, this is the first time I've ever done this sort of thing. If you've got the puller, the steering wheel swap is a piece of cake.

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Jdurham, what kind of material are you using on the drive shaft tunnel ?

Did you use the same material in the back?

Your interior is outstanding you need to show us some more pic's.

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