I'm really looking forward to adding a Computer and sub system to my Z; however my dad doesn't think its a good idea. He doesn't want me to ruin the car in case I have to sell it. I don't plan on modifying any of the car parts, just removing the dash and center console to run wires.

From your experience, was there a significant "threat" of damaging anything when you removed the panels?

Did they go back to their origional position perfectly?

Were there any rattles afterwards?

Were any snaps or pieces broken/scrached?


I'm not impaired when it comes to doing work on the car... I did plenty on my old car; however, I don't want to have a rattly, loose fitting dash.

Thanks for the imput.

 

I've had the center console and the thing around the shifter removed 4 times while working on my head unit, etc. Each time it snaps back into place perfectly, and I don't have a single rattle or noise from a loose fit. My only recommendation is to do it when it's relatively warm out, cause cold platic doesn't give too much before it snaps. Happened on my last car.

 

I've had my console taken apart 3 or 4 times. There were some rattles even before I took it apart, there are a few more now.

It becomes most apparent when it's cold out.

 

Thankyou guys... That's what i'm looking for. I'd like to get a few more opinions.

So far we have:
1rattle, 1 not.

 

I have had no problem with mine, but I only took it apart once. (ran all the wiring even though I didn't have all the parts yet). I have no dash rattles, but the panel that goes around the factory sub area rattles like mad (but only on my favorite songs--go figure). Note that I did my install work in 100 degree CA summer heat. The little snaps are much more forgiving when it's warm. I broke only one snap on the passenger door, but it doesn't rattle so I don't much care.