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Old Jul 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 Jul 22, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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You'll be fine! Swap it and enjoy the beautiful dash!
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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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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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by slief
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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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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likewise, no rattles at all.
ditto!
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Did you folks swap it out yourself or have someone else do it ?
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Stan0324
Did you folks swap it out yourself or have someone else do it ?
wondering the same.
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Old Jul 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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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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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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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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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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That's what I did. I ordered mine from him a couple of days ago.

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Mark in CO.your new carbon dash will ship mon.Thanks for your order
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What is the GM part number for this dash if ordered from a GM dealer ?
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