does anyone have a dash cover?

Louie cat · 04-02-2016, 01:21 AM

I want to get a decent dash cover, carpeted or suede. Any recomendations? Thanks

scottIN · 04-02-2016, 08:12 AM

My recommendation: Don't.

A 370Z is not a 1970's conversion van...

TNBXIII · 04-02-2016, 09:24 AM

I have a carpeted one, it is pretty good. I have to have a sun protector and dashboard cover because I live in one of the hotest states in the US, Florida.
Here is mine, but I haven't fix it to the dash.

I bought it from ebay.
If you want a more recent picture, I could always upload another one.

Louie cat · 04-02-2016, 09:28 AM

verses paying 1k on a new dash and $500. for labor ,I will

Mine has some damage.

Louie cat · 04-02-2016, 09:30 AM

TNBXIII ,are there cutouts for the speakers?

TNBXIII · 04-02-2016, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie cat

TNBXIII ,are there cutouts for the speakers?

No, it covers everything except the light sensor. To be honest, I was not aware that those things in the front of the dashboard were speakers. I haven't upgraded my sound system yet, I have the base model.
Overall. I am quite happy

VABAM · 04-02-2016, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNBXIII

No, it covers everything except the light sensor. To be honest, I was not aware that those things in the front of the dashboard were speakers. I haven't upgraded my sound system yet, I have the base model.
Overall. I am quite happy

What about your passenger side airbag? Covering it up like that is not a good idea. Best case it slows down the air bag and it is not as affective. Worst case the air bag turns the dash cover into a projectile.

barncobob · 04-02-2016, 01:21 PM

I use shag carpet remnants

TNBXIII · 04-02-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

What about your passenger side airbag? Covering it up like that is not a good idea. Best case it slows down the air bag and it is not as affective. Worst case the air bag turns the dash cover into a projectile.

No, that won't be a problem because it has a cut out for that. Besides the material itself is not really that hard, it is very soft and malleable. Even at high speed, it will not be as hard as the airbag hitting you in the face.

Louie cat · 04-04-2016, 01:45 PM

I just ordered a "coverking" brand from "auto accessories garage" It gave me the option to have the cutouts for the top speakers and both sensors. Of course I took the speaker cutouts option.
It should look decent enough to cover the imperfections. I also got an estimate on the labor cost of replacing the dash top, omg it is pricey,the labor alone is $1107. @ 8hrs. Thier cost for the part well exceeds the labor at $1600.! Over $2700. total!! F that.
I can get the oem part for $960. if I really want to get it done. I will see if I am happy with the $41. cover first!

kenchan · 04-04-2016, 04:03 PM

i wouldnt know for sure, but is this like that stuff them candy man vans use?

Smashley · 04-06-2016, 03:05 AM

Carbon Z's dash is the best I've ever seen so far

Louie cat · 04-06-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

Carbon Z's dash is the best I've ever seen so far

A bit over the top on carbon ,but I like the dash top.

Apex2Apex · 04-06-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Louie cat

A bit over the top on carbon ,

04-02-2016, 01:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	does anyone have a dash cover? I want to get a decent dash cover, carpeted or suede. Any recomendations? Thanks

04-02-2016, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	My recommendation: Don't. A 370Z is not a 1970's conversion van... eastwest2300 and LA370z like this.

04-04-2016, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i wouldnt know for sure, but is this like that stuff them candy man vans use? tonyl001 likes this.

04-06-2016, 03:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 12	Carbon Z's dash is the best I've ever seen so far AestheticCM1 and Louie cat like this.

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TNBXIII Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 40 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 10	I have a carpeted one, it is pretty good. I have to have a sun protector and dashboard cover because I live in one of the hotest states in the US, Florida. Here is mine, but I haven't fix it to the dash. I bought it from ebay. If you want a more recent picture, I could always upload another one.

04-02-2016, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
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04-02-2016, 09:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
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04-04-2016, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	I just ordered a "coverking" brand from "auto accessories garage" It gave me the option to have the cutouts for the top speakers and both sensors. Of course I took the speaker cutouts option. It should look decent enough to cover the imperfections. I also got an estimate on the labor cost of replacing the dash top, omg it is pricey,the labor alone is $1107. @ 8hrs. Thier cost for the part well exceeds the labor at $1600.! Over $2700. total!! F that. I can get the oem part for $960. if I really want to get it done. I will see if I am happy with the $41. cover first!