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Old 06-08-2006 | 10:36 AM
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Here is the pricing on the AIR BAG version followed by pricing on the non air bag and other items.

Vinyl $255
Leather $340
Alcantara $350

The NON AIR BAG version is

Vinyl $180
Leather $290
Alcantara $300

Dash Lower section cut and sewn seamed covers when purchased with the top cover.
Vinyl $85
Leather $95
Alcantara $95

Glove box cover with seams
Vinyl $50
Leather $65
Alcantara $65

Console cover
Vinyl $125
Leather $185
Alcantara $195

Installation
Dash top cover $200
Bottom section $95
Console $95
Glove box $35

The eBay and regular prices will be higher, so be sure to mention Rennlist when you contact me.
I'll have some pictures of leather and the air bag version by Tuesday or sooner. The early version is giving us a hard time. We're trying to use as few seams as possible yet have it fit and look good which is a balancing act. It'll be another week or so before I have anything definitive.

It takes a lot of time and patience to get a truly professional looking dash by recovering it. The substrate must be repaired and all edges smooth. I add a layer of polyethylene to reinforce the foam and to assure I have a smooth surface. Polyethylene also holds up to temperature changes and cracking. Trimming the vent section is quite difficult. I'd suggest having me do it or taking it to a professional trim shop in your area.
The lower section, glove box and console are easier to install since they do not normally require rebuilding and have less trimming. You may not need a pro to do those.

Alcantara doesn't stretch like vinyl or leather so a bottom section in Alcantara will have to be stitched.
The stitching will be deck seams like the original Porsche leather is done.

If you want to cover the lower section I'd suggest seams with vinyl and leather too. It looks a lot better and its much easier to install.

My sincere thanks to Robby, Greg, and Vic who provided help with the prototypes and feedback. Without their help, I would have been driving blind and 944 dashes would continue to deteriorate.

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Old 06-08-2006 | 10:53 AM
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I'm eager to see pictures of the early dash. Based on your previous work, I'm not at all anxious about the aesthetic of the final product. I'm certain it will look tremendous to us "naive" folk! (I don't stare at fabrics / materials and cover dashes daily!)
Old 06-08-2006 | 11:09 AM
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Hey Rob- I just sent you an e-mail... I hadn't yet read all the way to the bottom of your last reply... Glad to have helped- always fun to be even slightly involved in things like this- I've had plenty of help from plenty of people here, so it's good to be helpful, even in the slightest way, to give something back every now & then... also, was a good learning experience when it comes to shipping...

As I asked in my e-mail, please post some pics of some of these options as you get them, when you can... I'm sure other's would love to see them- I know I would... At this point, &, the main reason for e-mailing you- I'm trying to decide on the stitchiing- kind of wonidering how it looks on the bottom parts & if I'm getting on top, if I need to do the bottom too to look it's best...?

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Keep up the great work!
Old 06-11-2006 | 10:57 AM
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Did you ever get a core to do an early 944 dash with? If not, I've got one I can ship asap.
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Rob,

I'm very glad to have been able to help. I'm looking forward to seeing my fancy new recovered dash. Thank you for your professionalism and for your contribution to the 944 community.

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Old 06-11-2006 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bart
Did you ever get a core to do an early 944 dash with? If not, I've got one I can ship asap.
Yes I did. The cover for the early dash is proving to be a bit of a challenge. But I expect to have something by the end of the coming week.

I'll also have pictures of the air bag dash and stitched bottom covers this week. Maybe the glove box and console too.
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Originally Posted by Rob M Budd
Here is the pricing on the AIR BAG version followed by pricing on the non air bag and other items.

Dash Lower section cut and sewn seamed covers when purchased with the top cover.
Vinyl $85
Leather $95
Alcantara $95
Rob, what do these prices look like without a top purchase? Glove box also please.
Thanks!
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Old 06-12-2006 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by aribop
Rob, what do these prices look like without a top purchase? Glove box also please.
Thanks!
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Dash Lower section cut and sewn seamed covers when purchased separately
Vinyl $100
Leather $110
Alcantara $110

Glove box cover with seams
Vinyl $60
Leather $75
Alcantara $75

Console cover
Vinyl $125
Leather $185
Alcantara $195
Old 06-12-2006 | 03:20 PM
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Thanks, Rob!
Old 06-12-2006 | 04:35 PM
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Wow, this is some very impressive work! I love the look of the stitching.

Finally, a solution that looks like an IMPROVEMENT over the original design, rather than an obvious coverup of a common problem.

My dash has no issues, but if it did I ****** up one of your kits in a flash.
Old 06-12-2006 | 05:55 PM
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Is there any way of fixing a dash that has the material pulling away at the bottom corner and the bottom corn of the glove box door. Also is there anyway of repairing very minor cracks or is it best to redo the whole thing?
Old 06-13-2006 | 10:34 AM
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Incredible work. I plan on doing everything you offer!
Old 06-13-2006 | 01:18 PM
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I'll be out of touch for the next few days. Family member in a serious accident in NYC so I'll be heading there today. Don't know when I'll be back.
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Just got pics from Rob on my completed airbag dash, I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
Click on this link for pictures

EDIT: Added one pic to this thread, see the link above for more pics and (soon) installed pics as well.
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