Dash Kits

[jaxson]

ASPENDOG
Please show some dash pics.

[aspendog]

Originally Posted by BrilliantBlackHemi

Which Joshuatree kit is that? Is it the "Factory Match Omni Burl"?

You see I don't know if they are matching the Tortoise Shell or the Walnut Wood Trim Option. Your pics look like Tortoise Shell, which is what I want.

Please advise. Thanks.

It is the California Walnut Match.

[aspendog]

Originally Posted by jaxson

ASPENDOG
Please show some dash pics.

I did not use the dash piece. I did use the ashtray pieces though.

[MightyMax]

The color match is great.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Ok, so who makes the Tortoise Shell matching wood trim?

[mileshoover]

B&I makes the stuff; they sell through exoticwooddash.com and the warehouse place mentioned earlier.

joshuatree.com sells another brand which appears to be equally as good but don't know who makes it. The first firm insists that they only use laser-cut pieces and the the second named does not.

Both now offer OEM matches for both tortoise shell and california walnut burl. The beginning of this thread will get you the correct net addresses and phone numbers.

You decide who you want to buy your kit from. :^))

[Z2SO4]

Originally Posted by aspendog

I did not use the dash piece. I did use the ashtray pieces though.

I know you don't have all of the attached, but would it be possible for you to put the piece on the center dash slighty with tape or hold it up with your hand so we can get an idea of what it might look like? Thanks.

[mileshoover]

Originally Posted by Z2SO4

I know you don't have all of the attached, but would it be possible for you to put the piece on the center dash slighty with tape or hold it up with your hand so we can get an idea of what it might look like? Thanks.

I used the entire 27 piece kit which covers the console from the cup-holder to the clock, the dash middle from left to right and previously shown pieces around the door switches. The B&I kit does NOT include the small pieces around the 4 interior door handles (and I would love to swap/pay someone for theirs in walnut burl if they don't use them).

Hope to have the pics in a few more days and will post them ASAP thereafter. I had this same kit on my '99 LHS. IMO, the dash of the 300C sorely needs some enhancement over that aluminum trim which reminds me of the CTS. (If I wanted one, I would have bought it).

All reading should understand that I did/do not care for the interior treatment as delivered in that I consider it to be much too plain and plastic-appearing. But that is my opinion and you all have a right to your own views.

Rest assured that the trim appliques, especially the walnut, really look great; they are a quality product and make the car look and feel like "luxury" car it is in all other respects.

Some good-looking wood contrasts make all the difference in the world. One will find such contrasts in most "world"-class cars.

[jaxson]

I happen to like the aluminum look and want to accent around it instead of covering it all up (sort of what ASPENDOG has done).IMHO the center console and dash all wood covered is too much. I am negotiating a wood kit without the center dash piece.

[mileshoover]

Originally Posted by jaxson

I happen to like the aluminum look and want to accent around it instead of covering it all up (sort of what ASPENDOG has done).IMHO the center console and dash all wood covered is too much. I am negotiating a wood kit without the center dash piece.

Difference of opinion is what makes the world go 'round. No sweat. Pax vobiscum.