Carbon Dashboard

[KMK163]

Hey guys. I have a thought of changing my dashboard to a carbon fibre one. Now i dont know if anyone can help me with some pictures etc. And the main question is the carbon fibre dashboards as they say, are complete replacemen of the dashboard or they are just covers over the existing one.


Also which on in the market is good talking from your experience? Thansk in advance.

[David_MCS]

The John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Dash is a complete replacement of the panels on the dash to Carbon Fibre ones. Most other aftermarket ones are either thin carbon fibre that you stick on, or a decal that sticks on also.

Hope that helps,

-David

[KMK163]

Thanks Dvid. My next question then is are these stick-on carbons reliable or they may fade after a little while?

[David_MCS]

I'd be tempted to get the proper stuff, but effectivly close up they won't look to real, no shine from the laminate or the 3d look of real carbon under the laminate.

You'll have to be very careful when you fit them to insure you cover all the existing dash under the stick-on's.

But to the average joe it might look fine

-David

[mooneymini]

heres some piccies of the jcw's carbon dash....

[nephilin]

I got the following quote for the JCW Carbon Interior Trims (R56):

Driver's side £135
Passenger's side £135
Passenger's side for Mini's with storage compartment pack £135 (not yet available)

Estimated fitting time: 45 mins.

I'm definitely getting the trims when my baby comes in March!

[David_MCS]

The real stuff looks awsome! Very very tempting ..

-David

[Crouchy]

mine is just a cover. Uses actual carbon fibre, not just a sticker

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...4&d=1148550405

[hey_psycho]

Quote: Originally Posted by Crouchy (original)

mine is just a cover. Uses actual carbon fibre, not just a sticker

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...4&d=1148550405

Where and how much did pou pay?
I am very curious, cose it looks very good.

[Crouchy]

Its from "my beautiful mini" and cost me £150 last year. Not sure how much they are this year but it shouldnt be too different

[KMK163]

Its a 5 piece isnt it?

[David_MCS]

Pre facelift 5 piece, facelift is 3 piece..

-David

[yiponwah]

Can you still get the 5 piece kit from the JCW

[mikeythemini]

I had one in last month

[yiponwah]

any idea where i can get one?