I am interested in getting a dash cover, but am unsure which type to get. I am looking for ahigh quality cover that is custom fit for the '05 Prius. I have a salsa red with ivory interior. I have read previous posts suggesting avoiding a light color (windshield reflection). I prefer the type that covers only the horizontal portion of the front dash...doesn't come down the front (vertical) poriton of the dash. Any suggestions on color, brand, style, and material? I appreciate any comments or suggestions....
Contact Dashdesigns.com. They are in Arizona. They do a great cover and you can see mine in the Album section: "HUMU's interior". The photo is in the recent favorites and also shows up in the general album. My cover is like what you are describing because I, too, didn' t want the cover extending down over the front of the dash. Cost is about 40 bucks. Colors available. And, yes, avoid white, beige or red because of glare. I have the mid range blue and it's ok for glare. Bob
I also didn't want anything hanging over the upper glove and opted for the dashdesigns. I didn't want 'carpet' so I chose the velour in black. Like it fine. Fits great.
Godiva and Bob, Thank you. Which options did you choose? A/C Alarm sentry sensor Climate control Heads up display Light sensor Trip computer on dash Seat belt light on dash Clock on dash Altimeter or clinometer on dash Or would it be best for me just to call dashdesigns?
Be sure to consider the passenger airbag above the upper glovebox. You really don't want to obstruct that. If you look closely, you can see the outline of where it will pop out.
I bought the Tritex TM 3-layer velour in black. I don't remember if I chose any options. I might have chosen them all. It's already designed for the Prius and has the cut outs and shapes. Look at your package and choose whatever you have. I don't think it will hurt. I didn't bother with the logo or embroidery. I chose this design because it stops right at the upper glove box without hanging over. I think the passenger airbag will open just fine as the cover is so light. I wasn't sure about the dashmat as it hangs down and was afraid it might hinder the passenger airbag.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Grahn\";p=\"96321)</div> They have templates in stock for all cars; when you call and tell them you have a Prius, they may ask you afew questions, but they already have the patterns made up. I think the only option you might want to mention would be the deluxe speaker setup with the speaker mounted on top of the MFD (which woud be covered by the dash cover). I don't know if they have a cutout pattern for that speaker or not; you can ask them. They're friendly and efficient. I did have some trouble with their website, however, as I was unable to view the samples. Whether this was a fault at their end or on my computers ( I tried from two different computers, same result) I don't know, but I ended up calling them by phone. Takes about a week to get it shipped and it goes on pretty easily. You can choose between velour or carpeting; the carpeting is sturdier, I think, and has a longer warranty. Let me know what you end up with.
Hi all, Thanks to all who provided feedback. I ordered through Dash Designs...over the phone. They now have a suede option (in addition to the velour and carpet), that is available in four colors. I ordered the charcoal color. They said it has the same 5 year warrantee as the velour, at the same price as the velour. The sales person on the phone told me that the velour had some "sparkliness" (his word) to it that caused a slight windshield reflection. The suede, according to him, does not have this. I will find out in a week or two when it arrives. Let me know if anyone wants me to post a picture of the suede in place.
If you're curious about what it'll look like on your dash, Dash Designs will send you samples. I asked for the charcoal and gray carpet samples. From the samples, I was able to determine-- quickly--that the gray color reflects very easily in the windshield (and is ugly to boot). I've got the charcoal carpet. It's not a perfect match for the dash, but does present a nice color contrast. Esther
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Grahn\";p=\"96899)</div> [font=Comic Sans MS:80a0530f66]Yes! Please post a pic of your suede dash when you get it installed! Thanks![/font:80a0530f66]
