599 HGTE Dashboard

So, I noticed early this week that my dash started pulling and popped over a sensor. Instead of taking it to the dealer, I thought, hey, why not do it in my garage? What could possibly go wrong? 12 hours later....
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12 hours is actually pretty good if it is your first time around. You must have done some struggling leaving the seats in place. I am putting mind back together now and decided to document it in the technical Q&A section so others could see what is involved and tackle it should they have a mind to. Usually if you wait long enough though, the urge will pass. You might want to check out my thread and had your thoughts and experiences. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/549223-ferrari-599-dash-install.html

 

Chad- Pretty brave. Who will reupholster it for you?

 

Nice - looks similar to 612 I did my 612 dashboard recently myself as well. It is back in, newly upholstered, but I am waiting for refinished sticky parts from Dave before the rest can go back together.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/612-599/545509-how-remove-612-double-din-bose-radio.html

 

Terry,

there is a high quality leather shop here in Columbus called J&J Upholstery. Unfortunately I think a lot of these places are getting out of the custom, high end work and focusing on insurance claim type repairs. Trying to get it done locally rather than sending it off, the leather sample they gave is really great. I won't have the word "AIRBAG" embossed on the airbag cover, but that's about the only thing they cannot do.

 

Chad - strong work. Reach out to Johann at CoachTrim in CT - he can emboss "AIRBAG"

Tell Johann I sent you.

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Chad- They sound very competent. Coachwork does really first class work, too, and have all the factory gizmos.

 

Terry, did you mean to say Coachwork or Coachtrim?

 

wow that looks like lots of work! I don't know if I would have the stomach to do all this if it happened to me

 

Coachtrim. Brain fart.

 

I ended up going with Coachtrim, seems like it was the better option all the way around.

 

I think you will be happy. I've got a crate here of my 355 leather from Johann since Xmas that I've not had time to open and even look at. Hopefully in a week or so I can get at it.

 

used both J+J and Coachtrim...both great craftsmen and do excellent work

 

Can anybody recommend a similar outfit in northern CA ? I woke up to a popped dashboard very similar to this. It was perfect last time I drove the car. I'll pull it out on Monday but don't know where to send it.

 

Had the same problem on my 612 - who hasn't - one day walked into my a/c heated grarage and it was just there - congrats on your job but I'm not competent to do it myself - had to send it to Ferrari of Atlanta

 

Send it to Coachtrim, they get dashboards from all over the country. Their work is excellent.

 

Cooks Upholstery, Redwood City
Franzini Brothers, San Rafael

 

MATE

GOOOOOOOOOD WORK Congratulations !!!

Thanks for the POST

J Cruz