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550 Carbon Fiber Question

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by crwmlb, Sep 18, 2006.

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  1. crwmlb

    crwmlb Rookie

    May 6, 2006
    5
    I have a 2001 550 fitted with the factory carbon. The only piece that is not fitted as standard is the Climate Control Panel. I see that Valence USA makes an after market replacement - So I am thinking of purchasing this piece.....?
    Questions:
    Does the weave and colour match the factory carbon?
    Has anyone fitted this piece from Valence USA? How easy is it to install?
    What are your opinions on the fit/finish/quality?
    Anyone have any pictures of the panel installed in their 550?
    Thanks in advance.
    Rgds
     
  2. Jsuit

    Jsuit Formula 3

    Jul 12, 2005
    1,178
    East Coast
    Full Name:
    John
    Yes, and Yes.

    0. The illumination does not show though (I didn't notice, until someone pointed this out. The Dials themselves illuminate just fine though).

    1. It matches my factory carbon fiber perfectly.
    2. It was uber easy to install
    3. Quality is first rate, you will not be dissapointed.

    Any questions, feel free to PM.
     
  3. crwmlb

    crwmlb Rookie

    May 6, 2006
    5
    JSuit
    Thanks for the info...
    Anyone else have any feedback?
    Rgds
     
  4. Harmonyautosport

    Harmonyautosport Formula Junior

    Apr 28, 2006
    683
    New York
    we have installed some of the valance products on customers cars. Fitment and finish are great.
     
  5. RED GTS

    RED GTS Formula Junior

    Jun 14, 2004
    578
    Full Name:
    Gungnir
    I put one on my car, finish was good and matched other CF I had bought. Wasnt real easy to install in my opinion but I took it slow and it was fine. Takes forever to get the piece, every week they said it was ready, and it was never ready. Im still waiting for CF door pieces months later despite having paid. It does really look good and still worth the wait.
     
  6. crwmlb

    crwmlb Rookie

    May 6, 2006
    5
    Jsuit
    Waht do you mean by the illumination not showing through?
    Anyone else have this problem?
    Rgds
     
  7. Jsuit

    Jsuit Formula 3

    Jul 12, 2005
    1,178
    East Coast
    Full Name:
    John
    The panel works exactly as intended. Because it is solid carbon fiber the panel is not translucent. I never considered a problem, in fact I didn't notice it.

    The dials have their own illumination.

    I do agree things take a long time to get. I am still waiting for a few items.
     
  8. bayareaferrari

    bayareaferrari Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2004
    672
    California
    Any pictures of the new carbon piece installed?
     
  9. garysp7

    garysp7 Formula Junior

    Mar 28, 2004
    436
    Florida
    Full Name:
    Gary
    I ordered several pieces for my 550 five months ago and am still waiting. I have been told I am next on the list and it will be in January, but that was several months ago and have not heard anything yet.
    Gary
     

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