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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 09:37 AM
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Does anyone have their upper dash in Suede? I'm wondering how it looks. I see them on Ebay and was thinking about it as the leather on mine has wrinkled.
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 06:01 PM
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I think that would look amazing..! I'd like to see it as well.
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Suede would cut down on the windshield reflections letting you see out better.

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That's what I was thinking too.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 06:37 PM
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I ordered mine with the black suede design package. You'll like it. Provides for a more luxury feel/look.
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I did the same mod looks great...as Bill said it wlll cut reflections. i can send you some pictures if you want.
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Old Dec 28, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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BlackBird,
I did the same mod looks great...as Bill said it wlll cut reflections. i can send you some pictures if you want.
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YAV, My 3LT dash is wrinkling and coming unglued. Any info on this mod? It might be something I want to consider.
Thanks,
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Simple mod takes about 20 minutesn to install. I also have the 3LT interrior...the suede really breaks up the black as well as matchjing the pilliars and sunvisiors. Downside...you them want the passender center piece and the passenger grab bar. Its 20 degrees outside in KS when it warms up a bit I will snap some more pictures for you.

Passenger side w/updated suede...I will take a picture of the Dash "batwing" tomorrow. Looks better in person...camera doesn't due it justice.
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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Or just get it fixed under warranty. My buddy got a full new dash for small defects under warranty. I got a new one for similar issues caused by my original dealership not knowing what they were doing. Although the dealership we use is pretty good on pushing gm.
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Or just get it fixed under warranty. My buddy got a full new dash for small defects under warranty. I got a new one for similar issues caused by my original dealership not knowing what they were doing. Although the dealership we use is pretty good on pushing gm.
This is a new to me car. It's a '16, but has over 36 so B2B is expired due to mileage. I have a certified warranty but my dealer said he didn't think GM would cover it under that. Shame, since the car isn't even 3 years old, and the mileage didn't cause this defect. Will continue to work with dealer, but looking for plan B just in case.
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looks good!
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BlackBird,
I did the same mod looks great...as Bill said it wlll cut reflections. i can send you some pictures if you want.
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Yes pics would be awesome! Sorry for the delay in responding.
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As promised
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Sorry just saw pic....WOW!!!! Looks awesome!!
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wow, that looks great! Where did you purchase? Was the install difficult?
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I did the same upgrade to my car.



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Might actually do this to cut down on glare!
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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wow, that looks great! Where did you purchase? Was the install difficult?
Emmdmd,
Shop around on line Cultural...GS...Trunk Monkey...E-bay they are GM products...as far as the install there are links on the forum I think i used changing out the shifter or dash. There are 2 bolts by the grab bar (I woould also order the suede grab bar as well) and the rest pop out with clips. Word of CAUTION make sure to look for broken clips before installing the new piece. "Batwing" takes about 20 to minutes re remove and install.
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 09:42 AM
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Shop around on line Cultural...GS...Trunk Monkey...E-bay they are GM products...as far as the install there are links on the forum I think i used changing out the shifter or dash. There are 2 bolts by the grab bar (I woould also order the suede grab bar as well) and the rest pop out with clips. Word of CAUTION make sure to look for broken clips before installing the new piece. "Batwing" takes about 20 to minutes re remove and install.
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very nice Yav +1. Could you please provide links to the kits you mentioned that you either used or saw online. About how much time did it take you to do the complete installation?
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:26 AM
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Go to C7 General Discussion
-- DIY FAQ & Announcements
-- Carbon Fiber Dash Install
--- Only use the first (2) steps you will see the piece you are replacing "Bat Wing" in Step 2
Takes about 20 Minutes. They are also a viedo about removing the dash. Rememner all you want is to remove the upper trim "Batwing"
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