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Old 03-21-2011, 11:11 AM
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Default Dash mat...which one do I buy?

1989 928 S4

Did a search on dashmats, but not much info on which one is the best, etc.

Don't want a dash cap - just looking for something to cover up the cracks that are starting to grow.

Want to order one in the next few days and was just looking for some links/tips/experience on which company's mat fits bet, etc.

Are the carpet ones better than the other fabrics offered? I think you can get them in a valor and other textures, no?

Thanks!
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search is your friend https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ferrerid=75372
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Ahhhh - thanks so much.

Apparently my searching ability needs work!!
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Originally Posted by Jeff928S4
Ahhhh - thanks so much.

Apparently my searching ability needs work!!
You sure you ain't a Newfie?

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Costco has the Coverking in carpet or velour on sale for $24.95 with free shipping in the USA,

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...at3960&topnav=
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Aren't we all just a lil' bit Newf?
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Costco has the Coverking in carpet or velour on sale for $24.95 with free shipping in the USA,

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...at3960&topnav=
Thanks - that's a super deal.

I have my eye on the "Tech Fibre" though.

Would love to see what this "carbon fiber vinyl" that I've seen on some sites is all bout.
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Originally Posted by Jeff928S4
Dash mat...which one do I buy?
The correct answer is:

None.

Properly fix the dash to it's original glory.

Too many 928s out there that have been putzed over with dash mats, seat covers and other cheap ghettoness fixes.
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Dash mats do look like hell--I had one for a while before I had Rob Budd recover my dash and pod. It is not a cheap fix but it really is the only way to have it look good.
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I agree; I'd much rather have the original dash looking like it should.

.....but until I can get it fixed properly, I'd much rather look at a mat vs seeing those cracks.

The cracks are not even that bad right now; but, I swear, the more I look at them/stress over them, the longer they get.

I don't mind the look of this fabric.....



I mean, for $50, it's worth not having to see the cracks.
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Nice bedspread.

You got that at the Craft & Quilt show?

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Well, if it gets cold in the car, I can wrap myself up in the dash mat.



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