I like the first one. Make the AC vent blades black and you've got yourself a winner!

 

The carpet on the sides is awesome! Great idea! Where did you get the carpet, and how did you attach it to the console?

Console looks great. I'd dump the shifter ball though IMHO, get a nice MGW or T handle one. Just my $0.02...

Props to you!

 

That looks awesome. It's funny, I ordered an aluminum dash kit and as I was intalling it I was thinking to myself, "this looks cheap. I think it would look better if I took all the parts out and painted them." I'm glad to see you did it. It definitely looks better then a dash kit. The only thing I was concerned with was the wear. I hope it lasts and does not scratch. Good luck!!