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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Piano Black Dash...

Hi everyone,

Well, for some reason, I've had a sudden inkling to possibly add the piano black dash to my order since it is kind of different, and i think the circles go well with a CR/B... My current dash colour is anthracite. I'm trying to decide if it's worth the $200 to switch it? Any suggestions?? Does it look in good in person? Are the circles ok looking??
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Photos Of A Piano Black Dash
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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I think the circles are cool and ever since I saw that dash I've been wanting to put some decals on my dash (but not replace the whole thing)

Looks beautiful in pics, I say go for it!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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i got the park lane dash in my car, and i think its awesome. it adds more contrast. the dash around the speedometer looks sort of carbon fiber-esque, while the dash around the doors, steering column, and passenger side is a solid color (anthracite i assume). just a suggestion...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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No Regrets here mini-mine.

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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ayoyeo
i got the park lane dash in my car, and i think its awesome. it adds more contrast. the dash around the speedometer looks sort of carbon fiber-esque, while the dash around the doors, steering column, and passenger side is a solid color (anthracite i assume). just a suggestion...
The color on the Park Lane dash is actually Royal Grey. So if you get royal grey, like I did, its the only way that you can get a body color dash!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Thanks for the pics/replies... I do like the look of it, but was initially concerned it would make the interior too dark (since I'm also getting panther black leatherette), but the anthracite actually kinda of makes it more monotone since the anthracite blends in with the doors, etc while the 'black' of the seven contrasts.

I suddenly realised that my care was becoming so generic so the piano black will add a bit of 'uniqueness'... I just don't know if I want to spend $200

I really like the little red circle though... it's kinda random and would compliment my CR/B nicely
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Our 06 is CR/B with an anthracite headliner, Piano Black dash and black leatherette and I wouldn't have it any other way. I don't think it's too dark inside, though I'm used to all black interiors. Our last car had an anthracite dash, which I liked as well. The anthratice does contrast some because of the flecks or whatever you want to call them in the paint.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Piano Black looks killer. I wish we had it, but I don't think you can retrofit an 03. boooo.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Love the piano black... Not too many people order it here in Oklahoma... Another MA has it in hers and she loves it!!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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It looks really great....
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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I think it's hot! But I could be a bit biased.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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I ordered the piano black and anthracite headliner.

I didnt care much for the silver panelling or light colored headliner. I figured that I was already customizing a car to suit my tastes, why not go all the way. looks great witht he chromeline rings
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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Believe me it looks great! especially with the chrome interior. It offsets the dissapointment of not bieng able to look at the outside of your beautifull car while driving(except for the occasional reflection).
 
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