Originally Posted by
onehundred80
If you think $330 is expensive you should try making one from used OEM parts and fitting the parts together. Good used faceplates (2) one of which has to have the switches in it still are not cheap, you have to make the part that goes around the gearshift. Modify the gearshift bezel to accept the passenger seat belt light and the lighter socket takes time and patience. I kept the original parts just in case I screwed up and also it can go back to the original Navigation radio and ashtray.
But you do end up with a part that fits the radio cage and radio surround. I enjoyed it so much I made two versions.🙄
On something like that base it off what it cost for replacement dash panel parts for my vette, various bmw's and my trucks.
It didnt cost me that much for an alcantara shift boot, illuminated leather shift ****, shifter linkages and center console top for one of my bmw cars and all parts were new. So yes 3 pieces of silver plastic for $404.68 is expensive. I didnt say ridiculous but it does qualify as expensive.
All total for the kit, radio, etc it set me back north of $1200. But if it all works out its worth it having nav, front and rear cameras, hands free phone and stuff.
I need to see what size the door speakers are since I have a set of jl audio c3 component speakers I never installed laying around. They are 6.5" woofers but I dont remember the tweeter size.