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SSRL · 01-21-2008, 09:56 AM

What do you think about this Saturn Sky Wood Dash kit?

Are there other sites that provide really nice kits?

http://www.dashkitstyle.com/wood-dash-kits-saturn.htm

Rick Tinley Park · 01-21-2008, 10:13 AM

Sent you a PM

**SKYRCKT** · 01-21-2008, 12:25 PM

It's a matter of personal preference but to me, wooden dash kits belong in luxury cars and conversions vans and not in sports cars.

Im Fastr · 01-21-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SKYRCKT

It's a matter of personal preference but to me, wooden dash kits belong in luxury cars and conversions vans and not in sports cars.

I'm with SKYRCKT on this one.

southernSKYS · 01-21-2008, 12:34 PM

This would look great in a green sky with a tan top, A nice classic look. I do not think it would work with the chili pepper red or the yellow.

Rick Tinley Park · 01-22-2008, 10:17 AM

I agree about wood in a luxury car and not a sports car.
In Sunni1 - I am going Real Brushed Aluminum. I am sticking with the yellow/silver mix and trying to avoid yellow/black and yellow/chrome

Bogie · 01-22-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SSRL

What do you think about this Saturn Sky Wood Dash kit?

I see you're from NJ. In the south, Dash is a verb. When I see Wood Dash Kit I think..."Prefab Outhouse".

Keep those Wood Dash kits out of the Sky. Unless you need to do some long driving without any stops.

bigdog · 01-22-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by southernSKYS

This would look great in a green sky with a tan top, A nice classic look. I do not think it would work with the chili pepper red or the yellow.

I've seen a wood dash kit in a green SKY with tan/black interior - it looks SHARP!

SSRL · 01-22-2008, 05:54 PM

http://bigpicture.typepad.com/writin...it_1024med.jpg

This looks hot!!!!!!!!!!!

jchao · 01-22-2008, 06:20 PM

I purchased the Brushed Aluminum complete kit, which includes the doors. Did it myself.
I did not install all the pieces, I did what I thought I would like only.
Love the effect it gives.

Im Fastr · 01-22-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SSRL

http://bigpicture.typepad.com/writin...it_1024med.jpg

This looks hot!!!!!!!!!!!

That is the original interior of the preproduction Sky. Saturn found great difficulty in getting all the reds to match therfore the colored dash was nixed.

Jay_Sin · 01-22-2008, 08:57 PM

Carbon fiber replacement pieces are probably the only thing I would use. Wood is completely out of the question however.

xmicro_Redline · 01-22-2008, 09:28 PM

I installed the Red/Blk Carbon Fibre Kit last year.....THE PICTURES DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE!! Everyone that saw these pictures then saw it in person was amazed at how subtle it was in comparison to the pics!

bigdog · 01-23-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

I installed the Red/Blk Carbon Fibre Kit last year.....THE PICTURES DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE!! Everyone that saw these pictures then saw it in person was amazed at how subtle it was in comparison to the pics!

You have the same interior as I do and red/black looks great. Where were you able to find that kit?

SkyMan 08 · 01-23-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SKYRCKT

It's a matter of personal preference but to me, wooden dash kits belong in luxury cars and conversions vans and not in sports cars.

The Old Sports cars such as the MGTC and many others had REAL Wooden Dashboards.....

WishfulThinking · 01-25-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyMan 08

The Old Sports cars such as the MGTC and many others had REAL Wooden Dashboards.....

Didn't MG or Triumph also have leather head gaskets at one time?

xmicro_Redline · 01-26-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

You have the same interior as I do and red/black looks great. Where were you able to find that kit?

Sent you a PM.... did you get it???

bigdog · 01-27-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Sent you a PM.... did you get it???

Yep I did, that's what I'm looking for. THANKS!

xmicro_Redline · 01-27-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

Yep I did, that's what I'm looking for. THANKS!

Great, Good luck. The install is fun if you allow enough time and like detail work. Took me about 4 hours, some pieces around the center cluster need trimming. Test fit all pieces before cleaning area and peeling of backing!!

Start in the center and work your way out.

LostKnight · 01-27-2008, 08:46 PM

With those pieces just gluing on, is there a longevity problem where the pieces start to peel at the corners? And how have they held up in the heat?

I'd be afraid to put them in my car and come out and find a bunch of stickers laying on the floormat. (I'm not bagging on the product. I'm just wanting feedback from someone who has used them as to how they're holding up.)

xmicro_Redline · 01-27-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LostKnight

With those pieces just gluing on, is there a longevity problem where the pieces start to peel at the corners? And how have they held up in the heat?

I'd be afraid to put them in my car and come out and find a bunch of stickers laying on the floormat. (I'm not bagging on the product. I'm just wanting feedback from someone who has used them as to how they're holding up.)

I have not had an issue, I had them all last year, left the car in the sun, etc. You need to properly clean the surface and use an adhesive promoter pen. This is a 3M adhesive, serious sh!t. The downfall, if you touch it to the dash, it is staying right where you stuck it or you will wreck it and the dash pulling it off to reposition. It takes MUCH TIME and care when placing!!

01-21-2008, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 269 My Photos: (0)	DashKits What do you think about this Saturn Sky Wood Dash kit? Are there other sites that provide really nice kits? http://www.dashkitstyle.com/wood-dash-kits-saturn.htm __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

01-21-2008, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Sent you a PM __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

01-21-2008, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
SKYRCKT Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villa Rica, Georgia Posts: 694 My Photos: (20)	It's a matter of personal preference but to me, wooden dash kits belong in luxury cars and conversions vans and not in sports cars. __________________ 07 Sky R/L, bluestone, 5-speed, black interior, spoiler, chrome wheels, RPI GT exhaust, Personal Audio Link (PAL) iPod adapter, Lil Chromies, Opel-style antenna, JPM visor covers, GA license plate: SKYRCKT THE FLAME IS HOTTER WHEN IT'S BLUE!

01-21-2008, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
southernSKYS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 163 My Photos: (0)	This would look great in a green sky with a tan top, A nice classic look. I do not think it would work with the chili pepper red or the yellow. __________________ Chili Pepper Red R/L In the garage on 06/22/07 18" Chrome wheels Red Calipers and lettering Upgraded Leather 3" Magnaflow quad tip Pioneer AVIC-D3 Nav Backup cam Bluetooth Stubby antenna

01-22-2008, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	I agree about wood in a luxury car and not a sports car. In Sunni1 - I am going Real Brushed Aluminum. I am sticking with the yellow/silver mix and trying to avoid yellow/black and yellow/chrome __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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01-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 269 My Photos: (0)	http://bigpicture.typepad.com/writin...it_1024med.jpg This looks hot!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

01-22-2008, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
jchao Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 63 My Photos: (0)	I purchased the Brushed Aluminum complete kit, which includes the doors. Did it myself. I did not install all the pieces, I did what I thought I would like only. Love the effect it gives.

01-22-2008, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jay_Sin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 173 My Photos: (0)	Carbon fiber replacement pieces are probably the only thing I would use. Wood is completely out of the question however. __________________ Future Solsitce Owner

01-22-2008, 09:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	I installed the Red/Blk Carbon Fibre Kit last year.....THE PICTURES DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE!! Everyone that saw these pictures then saw it in person was amazed at how subtle it was in comparison to the pics! Attached Thumbnails

01-27-2008, 08:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
LostKnight Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 122 My Photos: (2)	With those pieces just gluing on, is there a longevity problem where the pieces start to peel at the corners? And how have they held up in the heat? I'd be afraid to put them in my car and come out and find a bunch of stickers laying on the floormat. (I'm not bagging on the product. I'm just wanting feedback from someone who has used them as to how they're holding up.) __________________ 2008 Redline - Forest Green/Tan/Tan 3 Pedals, 6 Disc Monsoon, Spoiler, Factory Chrome Rims, Opel Antenna, Mud Guards, Lil Chromies, 3rd Brake Light Decal WindRestrictor V2, JPM Visors