Thoughts on dash kits - Toyota Yaris Forums

Cutie Pie #2 · 07-25-2012, 03:46 PM

I thinking of doing this I would pick the blue color for the kit. Just wanted some thoughts before I purchase this. Don't shop at this company really bad customer service.

http://www.carid.com/2008-toyota-yar...ain-dash-kits/

fnkngrv · 07-25-2012, 06:50 PM

I have seen other products from other companies in the Yaris and didn't care for them personally, but I haven't seen the one they are selling yet. They do have a return policy at least right if you got it in person and was like, "meh" or "ugh" ?

CTScott · 07-25-2012, 08:13 PM

I have a carbon fiber kit that enviri gave me that I experimented with, but the problem is that they really look like something stuck on, as opposed to making the parts look like they are made out of the material. Water transfer would be the ultimate way to go for dressing up parts without them looking painted or stickered.

12 yaris · 07-25-2012, 08:23 PM

Right you are....

enviri · 07-25-2012, 10:47 PM

I ended up using vinyl wrap for a better effect of the pieces being constructed in the material....

Trishen Naidoo · 07-26-2012, 08:01 AM

I wouldnt mind trying a matte Black kit on My Yaris. Problem is here in South Africa, they Charge you an Arm and a leg for anything to do with Motoring. Would look Seriously cool. Even a Matte Black Wrap on the car as well (little off Topic but its R4500 to do my Yaris = $550

Deathegg · 07-26-2012, 02:09 PM

I just don't think wood grain fits the Yaris 'style', so to speak. CF, although not to my liking, would be better IMO.

1.5 · 07-26-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

I have a carbon fiber kit that enviri gave me that I experimented with, but the problem is that they really look like something stuck on, as opposed to making the parts look like they are made out of the material. Water transfer would be the ultimate way to go for dressing up parts without them looking painted or stickered.

this^^

I hate how chincy and cheap painted/stickered dashes look.

Cutie Pie #2 · 08-21-2012, 04:11 PM

Well I should of not gotten this dash kit it looks so cheap and it's so thin I almost broke it taking one piece off to see how it looked, because now I can't return it for a refund because they have a policy on dash kits or special ordered items that you can't get a refund or return the this type of item. They told me to sell it on my own. That to me is a bad company policy but I guess alot of hard work and hours go into the product. Not worth the money I spend, so if there is anyone wanting this it might be worth it to someone on here, I'm giving it away for free just pay shipping. Lesson learned listen to others thoughts on products.

1.5 · 08-21-2012, 04:45 PM

hate to say it lol but my post above

ilikerice · 08-21-2012, 05:07 PM

Hehe.. yea.. put it to you this way.. all that advice that was given.. they made the same mistake at one point. As long as you learned your lesson.

Any more plans/idea's for your next purchase/mod?

Cutie Pie #2 · 08-21-2012, 10:57 PM

I think I'm done with the mods for now after the past 2 duds, first being the tail lights and now this dash kit I would be scared to do any more. I'm happy the way the yaris is for now. Here's a picture of what the dash kit looks like for anyone wondering.

IMGP2180.JPG

1.5 · 08-21-2012, 11:55 PM

Don't give up, try a different direction that's what Modding is about. It's all trial and error til you get what you want

ilikerice · 08-22-2012, 04:41 AM

I agree, dont cave in yet. take it as a loss. I will have to take a 500 dollar loss on my rear bumper. Damn tab broke off and paint beginnig to bubble in 2 spots.. side skirts were a nightmare because I took a short cut. lesson learned, but I wont stop.. just gotta collect my losses and try again

Cutie Pie #2 · 08-22-2012, 03:53 PM

I will continue doing mods eventually, I have been disappointed with them. But on a good note after about a day of communication with the company they offered to give me my money back but not the shipping that is ok, so going that route now. So that money will be saved for something in the future for the car probably not a mod but towards service.

ilikerice · 08-22-2012, 05:32 PM

Good news. Hassling usually works. Surprised though in this particular case

TPA5 · 08-22-2012, 10:23 PM

I saw the dash kits many months ago while I was looking for my previous car. In the end I figured, as others have here, that water-transfer or vinyl wrap is a better solution.

Rain · 08-23-2012, 02:09 AM

thanks for the heads up, almost got one for the iQ

07-25-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Thoughts on dash kits I thinking of doing this I would pick the blue color for the kit. Just wanted some thoughts before I purchase this. Don't shop at this company really bad customer service. http://www.carid.com/2008-toyota-yar...ain-dash-kits/ __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com Last edited by Cutie Pie #2; 08-22-2012 at 12:56 PM.

07-25-2012, 08:13 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I have a carbon fiber kit that enviri gave me that I experimented with, but the problem is that they really look like something stuck on, as opposed to making the parts look like they are made out of the material. Water transfer would be the ultimate way to go for dressing up parts without them looking painted or stickered. __________________

07-26-2012, 02:09 PM	#7
Deathegg Drives: 2010 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 133	I just don't think wood grain fits the Yaris 'style', so to speak. CF, although not to my liking, would be better IMO. __________________ "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past" - Patrick Henry

08-21-2012, 04:11 PM	#9
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Well I should of not gotten this dash kit it looks so cheap and it's so thin I almost broke it taking one piece off to see how it looked, because now I can't return it for a refund because they have a policy on dash kits or special ordered items that you can't get a refund or return the this type of item. They told me to sell it on my own. That to me is a bad company policy but I guess alot of hard work and hours go into the product. Not worth the money I spend, so if there is anyone wanting this it might be worth it to someone on here, I'm giving it away for free just pay shipping. Lesson learned listen to others thoughts on products. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

08-21-2012, 04:45 PM	#10
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	hate to say it lol but my post above __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-25-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I have seen other products from other companies in the Yaris and didn't care for them personally, but I haven't seen the one they are selling yet. They do have a return policy at least right if you got it in person and was like, "meh" or "ugh" ? __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

07-25-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Right you are....

07-25-2012, 10:47 PM	#5
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	I ended up using vinyl wrap for a better effect of the pieces being constructed in the material....

07-26-2012, 08:01 AM	#6
Trishen Naidoo Proud Goloof Hater (G) Drives: Toyota Yaris T1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Durban South Africa Posts: 16	I wouldnt mind trying a matte Black kit on My Yaris. Problem is here in South Africa, they Charge you an Arm and a leg for anything to do with Motoring. Would look Seriously cool. Even a Matte Black Wrap on the car as well (little off Topic but its R4500 to do my Yaris = $550

08-21-2012, 05:07 PM	#11
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	Hehe.. yea.. put it to you this way.. all that advice that was given.. they made the same mistake at one point. As long as you learned your lesson. Any more plans/idea's for your next purchase/mod? __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

08-21-2012, 10:57 PM	#12
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	I think I'm done with the mods for now after the past 2 duds, first being the tail lights and now this dash kit I would be scared to do any more. I'm happy the way the yaris is for now. Here's a picture of what the dash kit looks like for anyone wondering. IMGP2180.JPG __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

08-21-2012, 11:55 PM	#13
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Don't give up, try a different direction that's what Modding is about. It's all trial and error til you get what you want __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

08-22-2012, 04:41 AM	#14
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	I agree, dont cave in yet. take it as a loss. I will have to take a 500 dollar loss on my rear bumper. Damn tab broke off and paint beginnig to bubble in 2 spots.. side skirts were a nightmare because I took a short cut. lesson learned, but I wont stop.. just gotta collect my losses and try again __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

08-22-2012, 03:53 PM	#15
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	I will continue doing mods eventually, I have been disappointed with them. But on a good note after about a day of communication with the company they offered to give me my money back but not the shipping that is ok, so going that route now. So that money will be saved for something in the future for the car probably not a mod but towards service. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

08-22-2012, 05:32 PM	#16
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	Good news. Hassling usually works. Surprised though in this particular case __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

08-22-2012, 10:23 PM	#17
TPA5 Wait, what? Drives: NULL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NULL Posts: 242	I saw the dash kits many months ago while I was looking for my previous car. In the end I figured, as others have here, that water-transfer or vinyl wrap is a better solution.

08-23-2012, 02:09 AM	#18
Rain help! my Yaris shrunk! Drives: 12 Hot Lava iQ/07 Jade Vios Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,748	thanks for the heads up, almost got one for the iQ

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