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01-13-2007, 10:41 PM | #1 |
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Neoprene Dash Pads!!!
Are you tired of your sunglasses sliding around your dash or lower center console tray? Check these out on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dash-...QQcmdZViewItem I can set my sunglasses up in front of my guage cluster and they don't move. This is the same guy that was asking if anyone was interested in these a few weeks ago. I bought a pair from him and they are very nice and extremly well made. The cut is perfect and every piece fits just as it should. The complete set has ten pieces! With no more rattle coming from my multiple gloveboxes, I highly recommend them. |
01-14-2007, 12:03 AM | #2 |
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why so much for just some pads i would be ok with maybe $6 but how much do you really need them
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01-14-2007, 12:20 AM | #3 | |
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01-14-2007, 02:16 AM | #4 |
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Definitely easier and more perfect to just drop em on in... but yea, these could be made cheaply... that is, if you can live with some imperfections.
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01-14-2007, 07:32 AM | #5 |
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Ill make my own out of some scrap black suede, backed by some balsa.
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01-14-2007, 07:47 AM | #6 |
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i rather pay a few dollars extra just to slip it right in..
if you do it yourself theres the time to measure it, draw it, cut it and if you measured it wrong then theres the trouble of trimming it or doing it again. Why not pay a few dollars extra......
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01-14-2007, 07:58 AM | #7 | |
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some people would rather DIY, even if it takes them a week to get it right, and materials add up to costing more |
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01-14-2007, 08:50 AM | #8 |
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Some of us are more then capable of making something as simple as this with perfect results.
Some of us rather put our own touch on something, rather then buy it already made. Its not a money thing for me, it more of a "make it my own style," type of thing. |
01-14-2007, 10:06 AM | #9 |
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If you take into account that the kit covers every storage space, I think that is a decent deal. If there were only 2 or 3 storage areas I would do it myself.
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01-14-2007, 10:37 AM | #10 |
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Point taken, but I dont need nor do I have use for every nook and crany compartment in my Liftback.
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01-14-2007, 10:57 AM | #11 |
Break'em off some.
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01-14-2007, 11:53 AM | #12 |
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I spent a $1 at the dollar store for a roll of the same stuff, and did the same thing with my car...
And had enough left over for a couple drawers in my tool chest
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01-14-2007, 12:10 PM | #13 |
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01-14-2007, 12:14 PM | #14 |
Break'em off some.
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01-14-2007, 12:18 PM | #15 |
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Nice.
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01-14-2007, 01:35 PM | #16 |
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Expensive? Yes... Well made? Yes... Do you need all the pads the kit includes? Probably not... I'm a DIY person but these are already made so perfect. In addition I don't know where to buy this type of neoprene. It's the perfect thickness and non-skid on both sides. For me, things always end up costing twice as much and taking twice as long as they should so somtimes I just buy it.
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02-06-2007, 03:32 PM | #17 |
non slip pads
I got a set of these non-slip pads from Pilotpads a few days ago and have had an opportunity to 'install' per-se the pads in the various cubby holes and compartments in the Yaris.
As it was said the thread inquiring on the interest for these products was posted some time back. I havent been impressed with previous products of this nature but was somewhat impressed by the products delivered. Foremost the product was delivered in a professionally packaged wrap with history on the product as well as instructions and included pieces. Also enclosed is a small amount of double sided tape to hold down pads for the cupholders or other pieces where the pads may stick to items placed on them. I havent had to use them as yet, they all stay put and do their job amicably. The materials used are high quality 3m rubber as used on mouse pads and the such as described in the packaging. These are not the cheap garbage you find at Walmart so dont kid yourself. I have bought some of the cheap crap you find at walmart etc and its not worth the time picking it up off the shelf. All in all he product works great. I cant stand anything / everything banging around in all the compartments in our Yaris during corners and bumps. They fit perfect and do their job. There is a pad for every compartment in the Yaris. Ive purchased other products which have cost more, you have to trim down to fit and typically have a lot left over and really dont work all too well, I highly recommend these pads. Ive found now I sometimes forget things in the compartment because I dont hear them. Anyone interested can find these products at: http://stores.ebay.com/PadsPlus?refid=store
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02-07-2007, 04:56 AM | #18 |
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I just got mine as well. It's pretty good for what it is. The material is the same as the rubber on your average mouse-pad. The pieces were cut very precisely. If I had tried to make these myself, I probably would have spent more than what I paid for these.
I didn't use the piece that goes in front of the instrument panel since I have a dashboard cover. |
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