I decided to start upgrading my interior to match the carbon fiber parts I added on the exterior. I decided to go with Carbign Craft due to the fact the they are full carbon fiber replacement parts versus carbon fiber overlays like most other carbon fiber interior kits out there. The part was well packaged and the instructions were strait forward. The install took only about a half hour to complete. Overall the piece fits in nicely and all the mounting points are perfectly aligned which make for snug fit and a great finish. I can't wait to get the remaining interior pieces to complete the look.

Tools needed for install:
Flat Head Screwdriver
Pliers

Step 1: Grasp Stock Gauge Bezel and pull strait out, the stock piece should come off with little effort.



Step 2: Remove the stock air vent bezel by prying the three silver plastic tabs located at the rear of the gauge bezel assembly with a flat head screwdriver. At this point the stock air vent bezel should be able to be separated from the gauge bezel assembly, this will make the tabs you need to access for the next step easier to get to.



Step 3: Using the flat head screwdriver depress the three tabs retaining the vent assembly inside the vent bezel while pulling the vent assembly away from the bezel. The vent assembly should gradually work it's way out as each tab is depressed.



Step 4: Using a set of pliers remove the six retaining clips from the from the back of the stock gauge bezel by twisting counter-clockwise.





Step 5: Reinstall the six retaining clips on the posts on the new gauge bezel by twisting them into place clockwise.
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!!



Step 6: Reinstall the air vent assembly in the new gauge bezel by sliding it into to place until the tabs snap secure.



Once complete the new Carbign Craft Gauge Bezel is ready to be installed.



Step 7: Line up bezel and press into place, the bezel should pop into place with little effort.



Step 8: Enjoy your new carbon fiber!!!

 

Do they not make the rest of the dash? Looks very nice!

 

Yes they make the other 2 vent bezels and the whole center console just saving up for the rest of the pieces I was going to wait until I got them all but I just couldn't help myself

 

Mind me asking how much the whole dash runs?

 

The gauge bezel goes for $275 and the vents for $225

 

So what do you do with the airbag cover?

 

I'm going to have the cover shot in gloss black

 

Here a shot of the rest of the dash pieces with the painted airbag cover from www.carbigncraft.com

 

I would do that in a heartbeat if they made the airbag cover. I'm just too symmetrical!!!

 

+1 BlueSkyVert. It looks like a really nice kit that is unfinished without the airbag cover. All or nothing is what I say. I guess that I have to hold on for the "carbon weave" cash pieces from Ford.

 

I'm guessing one problem with a carbon air bag door could be carbon shards if it came apart from the force of the impact of the air bag deploying which could cause some major damage.

 

Sorry, I like the aluminum look. Carbon fiber is just too shiny and dark, the aluminum brightens up a rather dark interior. No offense just my opinion. Remember, your car your way!

 

Carbon fiber shards flying at you at 150 mph can't be a good thing.

 

I know it's not very high on my to do list... LOL

 

Wow...that's very nice. I just saw the one piece center console and thought it was awesome.

 

Great write up & pics!

 

I like it. Looks great. But it just kills it for me that you can't get the airbag cover. I understand why, but it just sucks that it's that way.

 

Airbag kills it for me too. I really don't see why it couldn't be done. Carbon fiber is stronger than plastic, so why would the carbon fiber shatter but the plastic wouldn't? Besides, it's hinged so that doesn't happen.

Otherwise, it's looks fantastic.

 

Airbag cover from Silverhorse Racing: http://www.silverhorseracing.com/web...ategory_id=254

Or entire kit: http://www.silverhorseracing.com/web...ategory_id=254

 

That's the kit I have. It fits well. Of course, it's not an actual replacement, but I'd rather have the airbag covered.