Blueman33

My dash is cracked. I don't think a cheapo cover will satisfy me. Unless 20 people post how great they look.

Where is the cheapest dealer to get a new dash?

Is a 'remanufactured' dash every bit as good?

Where is cheapest 'remanufacturd' dash?

Thanks.

wjk_glynn

Dash covers - <a href="http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_Suppliers.html#DashCovers" target="_blank">http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_Suppliers.html#DashCovers</a>

Dash Repair/Restoration - <a href="http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_Suppliers.html#DashRepair" target="_blank">http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_Suppliers.html#DashRepair</a>

David Floyd

There is one in the Rennlist classifieds

Blueman33

The dash restoration is only $595 BUT TAKES FIVE WEEKS.

I've heard a new dash is around a $1000, but don't know where to get it, my local dealer quotes more.

Has anyone experience with getting dash repaired or know where the cheapest OEM one would be had?

Thanks

cruise98

Blueman33:

Check with Ian at 866-944-7883. I believe he stocks restored dashes.

Gerd

There is a new non airbag one for sale in the callsfied for 700.00.

Blueman33

"There is a new non airbag one for sale in the callsfied for 700.00."

Argg. that'd be ferfect, but i have the air-bag.

User 41221

Altho I normally recommend Ian whenever I can, I would suggest you go with JustDashes on this one, as the use a slightly heavier grade vinyl which should last the rest of the life of your car. Their quality is unmatched.

Regards,

Blueman33

Ian said he had nothing in stock, and that he could have mine redone for $895. he indicated he had an independent contractor do it.

The problem is that rebuilt dashes have quoted $595-$895, 5 weeks to 8 weeks.

Actually the lowest price was the shortest turn around; my guess is that they do their own work.

Someone had posted at some time that a dealer sold them for $1000. While paying $400 more for new vs. redone isn't appealing, i can't have my car down for 5-8 weeks, i'll go nuts.

highboost951

"i can't have my car down for 5-8 weeks, i'll go nuts."

find a junk used one and have it repaired, there are plenty of cracked ones around. hence, no downtime.

wjk_glynn

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by highboost951:
<strong>find a junk used one and have it repaired, there are plenty of cracked ones around. hence, no downtime.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Thats a good idea. Here's a list of Porsche dismantlers:

<a href="http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_Suppliers.html#Dismantlers" target="_blank">http://www.weissach.net/924-944-968_Suppliers.html#Dismantlers</a>

Karl.

Blueman33

btw, the dealer i checked, Sunset, quoted $3540!

So I guess my memory of some dealer selling for around $1000 was incorrect.

Mark-87-951

try Automobile Atlanta. They have remanufactured dashes - including air bag models. JustDashes will unfortunately not even touch an airbag dash.

Mark

Redshift

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">...JustDashes will unfortunately not even touch an airbag dash.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">However, this is shown in their gallery. An '87 airbag dash:

<a href="http://www.justdashes.com/images/porsche87944.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.justdashes.com/images/porsche87944.jpg</a>

Mark-87-951

Well that is interesting. I talked with them over the phone some time ago and they refused to touch an airbag dash. Maybe they changed their policy since then. From what I remember Automobile Atlanta provides the remanufactered dash at near the same price without the added down time for the car while sending in your own dash. I would recommend someone call both if they are going to do this and find out what the latest policies and prices are.

Mark