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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Pic of my new Chrome dash and chrome trim

 
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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Sweet! Is this the Moss kit? I have been thinking about doing this, too.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Yes, looks great!

Yes, your chrome dash looks spectacular. Is that the one that simply attaches over the original dash using double stick tape? Or is it completely new dash pieces (meaning you have to remove the old dash and snap the new chrome one on)??

Either way, was it difficult to install?

Thanks and rock on,

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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sketchedin
Sweet! Is this the Moss kit? I have been thinking about doing this, too.
Its the moss kit.

I took the risk on getting since I havent seen anybody here or on mini2 with it (or in any galleries) but I have to say Im really happy with how it looks. I was a little worried that the chrome plating might be really cheap and thin but to my surprise the chrome (electroplated) coated plastic appears to be thick and looks like it should be really durable.

I will hopefully have more pics (in the day time) this weekend.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Looks killer...I saw that on the Moss site last night, and you've made up my mind for me....I'll be buying that kit very very soon....I love the way it sets of your interior...

Tony.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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Very nice! The floor mats don't do much for me, but the rest is great! Are you going to get the chrome downtubes from Moss as well?


Too bad there's no chrome ashtray available... (is there?)
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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Like it I have those floor mats too. I had the company redesign the back seat flooor mats to match the mini floor mat pattern.

The chrome dash is a little to much chrome for the inside of my car. I like the silver. You can't beet Black and Red though.:smile:
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by paulgraz
Very nice! The floor mats don't do much for me, but the rest is great! Are you going to get the chrome downtubes from Moss as well?


Too bad there's no chrome ashtray available... (is there?)

I'll wait to get the downpipes when either they go on sale or closeout @ moss or minimania.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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Just curious when the sun hits it doesn't it give off a mean glare?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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I, too, had concerns about the quality of the Moss kit...glad its a good one. Also had concerns about how it would actually look, but I have to say, it looks GOOD!!! Question remaining...does it fit over existing dash or replace it?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Looks great

This may sound silly, but how heavy are those floormats?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
Looks great

This may sound silly, but how heavy are those floormats?
They are really light.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jds
I, too, had concerns about the quality of the Moss kit...glad its a good one. Also had concerns about how it would actually look, but I have to say, it looks GOOD!!! Question remaining...does it fit over existing dash or replace it?
Yep, it just fits over the stock dash with double-sided tape, but it looks like its a factory option and you would never know it on only with tape.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Here's a daytime pic as promised:

 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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Nice, BLING BLING!!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:58 AM
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wow.... here i was arguing abou the quality... but real glad it looks GREAT!!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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And I thought I had chrome!

Yeow! Looks good. Suggestion: Get the Whalen Shift **** and the chrome toggle switch separators--if some chrome is good--more is better! Nick
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DoubleNick
Yeow! Looks good. Suggestion: Get the Whalen Shift **** and the chrome toggle switch separators--if some chrome is good--more is better! Nick
One item at a time, I only have so much money to spend.
 
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