Just wanted to let you guys know that I installed the carbon fiber dash kit several days ago. I didn't think much of it afterwards, but a few days later when I got in the truck again, I was really amazed at the difference it makes. A MUST for anyone who wants to spice up the interior. I always felt that the luxurious seats clashed with the dull plastic dash. The carbon fiber kit really takes the interior of your truck to another level. JMHO.

Mike

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99.5 Black Lightning
PowerSurge Cone Filter
JBA Jet-Hot coated headers
Flowmaster muffler
So-Cal Lowering Kit; Cal-Tracs traction bars
Watter Wetter
Lo-Jack

 

I agree. Never thought much about carbon fiber till I saw it installed. It's a classy mod that you won't see every day. On my list.

 

Which kits did you guys get?

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99.5 White Lightning.
#3299, Built 8/5;
Snuglid, Bedrug, PSP filter, window tint (limo back, 70% sides).

 

Has anybody found the molded kits in black on black?

All I can find are the flat kits.

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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. Super Chip. K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, clear corners, tow package, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost gauge, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX 200w subs. 5-channel 300w Clarion amp., Polk Audio 3-way, 130w DX 7's, Muth signal mirrors, etc. Build #2755
TampaSVT@Tampabay.rr.com

http://home.tampabay.rr.com/tampasvt/images/Light21.jpg
1999.5 Expedition XLT

 

Sorry if this is stupid....

How durable are the kits? Was it Wyldman or Sixpipes that installed a kit and posted the pictures? Anyway, the kit looked great!!! I am concerned about longevity and endurance. Don't want it to crack at the drop of a hat or warp in this billion degree weather we get in Dallas from time to time.

Wouldn't know it today though. BRRRRRRR

E

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2000 Silver Lightning on Order

 

Sixpipes has a kit installed. I saw it at the dallas rally. Its a bit gaudy for my taste but the fit and quality seemed good.

 

Hmm, I'm BIG into carbon fiber on the motorcycles, but not sure how it would look in the truck. Yeah, is it real carbon?

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Steve F.
'99 Red Lightning
'00 Bimota SB8R
'94 Probe GT

 

I got the kit after Sixpipes' post. No offense to Sixpipes but it looks even better than the pics reveal. From the website (and for the price) I would imagine it's real carbon fiber, if it's plastic they sure did a good job of painting it. It also has a real thick gloss over it. Compared to other carbon fiber interiors I've seen I'd say this one is high quality. I don't drive the truck too much and I keep it covered most of the time, so hopefully it won't warp or peel over the years.

Mike

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99.5 Black Lightning
PowerSurge Cone Filter
JBA Jet-Hot coated headers
Flowmaster muffler
So-Cal Lowering Kit; Cal-Tracs traction bars
Watter Wetter
Lo-Jack

 

Hey Brimstone,
Is it real Carbon Fiber or is it Carbon Fiber looking plastic?


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Silver 2000 on order with the one option!

 

Like Nathan said, it's not for everybody, but it does grow on you after a while. The kit I got is authentic carbon fiber and it did cost a little more than some of the other trim kits I have seen on the internet. I think it's best to go with the "formed" kit that fits over the original interior pieces. A lot of money, but it is distinctive.

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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, Power Surge air kit, AAD Cobra hood, carbon fiber dash kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
http://www.zing.com/picture/ff/e0/8d/3/ffe08d30.jpg




[This message has been edited by sixpipes (edited 01-29-2000).]

 

Sixpipes,

Thanks for sharing the info. with us, by the way I used rubbing alcohol and I had a lot more time to get the pieces fitted correctly

Mike

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99.5 Black Lightning
PowerSurge Cone Filter
JBA Jet-Hot coated headers
Flowmaster muffler
So-Cal Lowering Kit; Cal-Tracs traction bars
Watter Wetter
Lo-Jack