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Originally posted by GOAT:
I read that they changed the dash or made it from a different material in the 00 model. Won't replacing the dash with the same product eventually lead the the same result?
Yes it would that is why you want a 98 dash if that's the route you are going to take.
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You keep bringing up the '98 dash, have you verified the vent connections, hardware locations (especially around the glovebox), and air bag changes are all suitable for a swap? Not to be a dick but you haven't done this yet and you're recommending someone else try it.
I'll take some pics this weekend.
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I'm simply recommending that if he wants to go through the trouble of a dash swap that this is the way to go. And BTW all the things that you mentioned are not a problem if your willing to do the work.
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Built on Wednesday, September 30, 1998
15.376 @ 92.00 MPH Stock
75,000Km
96 Contour GL
2.5L V6 ATX 170,000Km
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Originally posted by SVTCANUK:
I'm simply recommending that if he wants to go through the trouble of a dash swap that this is the way to go. And BTW all the things that you mentioned are not a problem if your willing to do the work.
That's the question I'm asking, what IS the work? Is it more than changing a '99 with a '99?
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
That's the question I'm asking, what IS the work? Is it more than changing a '99 with a '99?
Yep it's a little more work but not much. They didn't change much with the dash but the surface asthetics. The airbag is the biggest issue.
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# 84 of 2760
Built on Wednesday, September 30, 1998
15.376 @ 92.00 MPH Stock
75,000Km
96 Contour GL
2.5L V6 ATX 170,000Km
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I was thinking about the interior of the svt, and I was thinking that if I get an svt, I would completely swap out the dash for a pre-98 mystique dash. I am sorry, but the contour dash is ugly. By dash I am talking about everything including the HVAC (ugly in contour) and where the cd player sits and the cupholders. Oh yeah, and the surroundings of the e-brake looks much better in the mystique, so I was just wondering if this swap is a possibility, because I know that would be my first mod. I am hoping to get an svt before the end of this summer.
Sorry if the way I said it came out wrong, but I dont see how you conour guys can stand that design.
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99 CSVT Green/Tan
# 84 of 2760
Built on Wednesday, September 30, 1998
15.376 @ 92.00 MPH Stock
75,000Km
96 Contour GL
2.5L V6 ATX 170,000Km
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
You keep bringing up the '98 dash, have you verified the vent connections, hardware locations (especially around the glovebox), and air bag changes are all suitable for a swap? Not to be a dick but you haven't done this yet and you're recommending someone else try it.
I'll take some pics this weekend.
Did you get the pics taken? I ripped my dash out this weekend and rebonded it with 2 part epoxy. It seems to be holding well but I will still be doing the dash swap when I can find a suitable 98 replacement.
99 CSVT Green/Tan
# 84 of 2760
Built on Wednesday, September 30, 1998
15.376 @ 92.00 MPH Stock
75,000Km
96 Contour GL
2.5L V6 ATX 170,000Km
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