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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #30 on: May 25, 2014 - 05:09:40 PM »
Wow...you guys are really having some bad luck....I've never seen that issue before :o
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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #31 on: September 13, 2014 - 08:09:44 PM »
Well, it's been a bit more than 3 months since sending back the UR pad. On 06/28, I acquired a "free" bare steel, rust free core locally from a very generous guy. On 07/07, I took the core to JD with cash in hand (cash upfront to get free rush service). 5 weeks later (08/08), I picked up the new dash pad. The photos are the finished/assembled dash. It's currently still on the stand, but will soon be installed in the car. I am extremely satisfied with the work Just Dashes did, and for me the cost was well worth it.
1970 Challenger Convertible (JH27N0B); Resto-Mod; 605 HP, 412cid Small Block; Holley 750CFM Carburetor; A-833 23-spline 4-SPD; A-body 8.75 rear-end w/3.55 gears; 3" mini-tub; leaf spring relocation kit with split-leaf mono and Caltracs; American Racing AR500 Wheels, Rears = 15x10 (5.5" BS) with 315/60-15 BFG Comp T/A Drag Radials; Fronts = 15x7 (3.5" BS) with 215/70-15 BFG Radial T/A Radials.

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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #32 on: September 13, 2014 - 10:02:31 PM »
Looks good, I would never buy from UR again
I went through 4 tries, finally gave up and settled, it's marginal at best.

I repeat, go with UR at your own risk.

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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #33 on: September 13, 2014 - 10:04:01 PM »
Looks good, I would never buy from UR again
I went through 4 tries, finally gave up and settled, it's marginal at best.

I repeat, go with UR at your own risk.

Amen!
1970 Challenger Convertible (JH27N0B); Resto-Mod; 605 HP, 412cid Small Block; Holley 750CFM Carburetor; A-833 23-spline 4-SPD; A-body 8.75 rear-end w/3.55 gears; 3" mini-tub; leaf spring relocation kit with split-leaf mono and Caltracs; American Racing AR500 Wheels, Rears = 15x10 (5.5" BS) with 315/60-15 BFG Comp T/A Drag Radials; Fronts = 15x7 (3.5" BS) with 215/70-15 BFG Radial T/A Radials.

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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #34 on: September 13, 2014 - 10:07:02 PM »
I like Ultimate Ride dash pads. I've installed well over a dozen of them now.

I much prefer them to the "over inflated" look of the Just Dashes. :2cents:

But as it boils down to personal preference, we have to understand that we all can't agree on everything. :drunk: To each his own :worshippy
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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #35 on: September 13, 2014 - 10:26:34 PM »
I like Ultimate Ride dash pads. I've installed well over a dozen of them now.

I much prefer them to the "over inflated" look of the Just Dashes. :2cents:

But as it boils down to personal preference, we have to understand that we all can't agree on everything. :drunk: To each his own :worshippy

Honestly, I don't feel that the JD pad looks too "puffy" or "over-inflated".  I've never heard (or read about) any horror stories from anyone regarding JD pads.  But I have about UR pads.  My experience with the one UR pad was not good.  Thankfully, I did get a full refund after returning it.  Yes, it's certainly a matter of personal preference, but as I was a "first hand witness" to physically comparing both for my car, I sincerely feel that the JD pad is "light years" superior to the UR pad.

FWIW - JD total cost = $1,335.
Breakdown as follows:
Dash Restore = $1,100
New Emblem = $35
Extra Foam = $150 (wanted all new foam anyway, plus I gave them a bare steel core).
Cut Side Speaker Holes  = $50
Rush Service = ("No Charge" since I gave them cash when I dropped off the core).
No tax
No shipping (since I dropped off and picked up myself.  I live 30 mins from JD).

UR pad = $1,100
Pad = $800 (with Cuda-Challenger member discount)
Core Charge  $200
Shipping = $100

In the end and IMO, the extra $235 was WELL worth it.
1970 Challenger Convertible (JH27N0B); Resto-Mod; 605 HP, 412cid Small Block; Holley 750CFM Carburetor; A-833 23-spline 4-SPD; A-body 8.75 rear-end w/3.55 gears; 3" mini-tub; leaf spring relocation kit with split-leaf mono and Caltracs; American Racing AR500 Wheels, Rears = 15x10 (5.5" BS) with 315/60-15 BFG Comp T/A Drag Radials; Fronts = 15x7 (3.5" BS) with 215/70-15 BFG Radial T/A Radials.

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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #36 on: September 13, 2014 - 10:37:16 PM »
WoW...You paid alot for your Ulitmate Ride's dash pad. I get them for $595 plus $195 core and I pick them up at Carlisle. Maybe because I buy several at a time.  :dunno:

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Re: My UR dash pad Installation....
« Reply #37 on: September 14, 2014 - 07:13:10 AM »
Here's the "good" one I settled with.  Crappy seams and double stamped VIN recess.







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