REMIN Dash Kit DOES NOT FIT!!!

[Ericsch]

Hi, All:
Was ready to order a new Model S in Red/Cream, until I discovered that the "Light Oak" trim is actually a euphemism for BUTT UGLY HOME DEPOT PLYWOOD! Then I thought, well maybe I could buy the dash wood kit from REMIN and just cover over that ugly mess. So, before I bought the new "S", I purchased the REMIN Dash Kit from CariD, and dry-fit it to my 2014 Model S (Identical dash pieces, according to the part numbers). Kit arrived today, and I'm sorry to say that the fit is horrible. Many dimensions are too small leaving 2-5 mm gaps around the new wood where the old wood shows. This would be especially noticeable with the color change from Light Oak to Mahogany. I've uploaded a few photos of the dry fit for your amusement. Requested RMA today.

 

[PWlakewood]

I'd stick with the Butt ugly home depot look over that crappy stuff you have pictured.

 

[beatle]

There is usually a dash kit or two floating around the classifieds if you want to swap the entire setup for something OEM. I just swapped my piano black for dark ash - took maybe an hour and change.

 

[cellphonechris]

There is usually a dash kit or two floating around the classifieds if you want to swap the entire setup for something OEM. I just swapped my piano black for dark ash - took maybe an hour and change.

FS - Model S Figured Ash interior trim

 

[mbhforum]

FS - Model S Figured Ash interior trim

Yup. Just sold my Figured Ash Trim and replaced with Carbon Fiber. I think the light wood is the worst of the trims so I don’t blame you for wanting something different...

 

[Gutch]

Hi, All:
Was ready to order a new Model S in Red/Cream, until I discovered that the "Light Oak" trim is actually a euphemism for BUTT UGLY HOME DEPOT PLYWOOD! Then I thought, well maybe I could buy the dash wood kit from REMIN and just cover over that ugly mess. So, before I bought the new "S", I purchased the REMIN Dash Kit from CariD, and dry-fit it to my 2014 Model S (Identical dash pieces, according to the part numbers). Kit arrived today, and I'm sorry to say that the fit is horrible. Many dimensions are too small leaving 2-5 mm gaps around the new wood where the old wood shows. This would be especially noticeable with the color change from Light Oak to Mahogany. I've uploaded a few photos of the dry fit for your amusement. Requested RMA today.

Thats crappy, i was just getting ready to order the carbon fiber kit. Ridiculous for $200+. I hope they didnt give you a hard time.

 

[Trunk Gap]

Someone posted up stick on CF overlays that looked pretty good. Dirt cheap. Amazon. But the pics looked good. Can’t speak to it beyond that.

 

[cookie99]

Someone posted up stick on CF overlays that looked pretty good. Dirt cheap. Amazon. But the pics looked good. Can’t speak to it beyond that.

https://www.amazon.com/OBL-Interior...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1S5Y630WPWBHVP2VXK5C

i also wonder how the quality is. but now knowing i can easily take off my trim, maybe i'll just buy an OEM CF

 

[SoCal Buzz]

Hi, All:
Was ready to order a new Model S in Red/Cream, until I discovered that the "Light Oak" trim is actually a euphemism for BUTT UGLY HOME DEPOT PLYWOOD! Then I thought, well maybe I could buy the dash wood kit from REMIN and just cover over that ugly mess. So, before I bought the new "S", I purchased the REMIN Dash Kit from CariD, and dry-fit it to my 2014 Model S (Identical dash pieces, according to the part numbers). Kit arrived today, and I'm sorry to say that the fit is horrible. Many dimensions are too small leaving 2-5 mm gaps around the new wood where the old wood shows. This would be especially noticeable with the color change from Light Oak to Mahogany. I've uploaded a few photos of the dry fit for your amusement. Requested RMA today.

If that's the pic from your actual car, it looks like Obeche Glossy, not Light Oak. IMO Obeche is pretty nice, but I can't say the same for that Mahogany or whatever it is!

 

[akitkchell]

have the factory carbon fiber trim, and it looks like a wrap job . I would say a pro wrap would look just as good as factory

 

[FlatSix911]

Hi, All:
Was ready to order a new Model S in Red/Cream, until I discovered that the "Light Oak" trim is actually a euphemism for BUTT UGLY HOME DEPOT PLYWOOD! Then I thought, well maybe I could buy the dash wood kit from REMIN and just cover over that ugly mess. So, before I bought the new "S", I purchased the REMIN Dash Kit from CariD, and dry-fit it to my 2014 Model S (Identical dash pieces, according to the part numbers). Kit arrived today, and I'm sorry to say that the fit is horrible. Many dimensions are too small leaving 2-5 mm gaps around the new wood where the old wood shows. This would be especially noticeable with the color change from Light Oak to Mahogany. I've uploaded a few photos of the dry fit for your amusement. Requested RMA today.

Wow, that is not even close to acceptable... thanks for sharing.

 

[Corsair]

That mahogany stuff reminds me of my grandma's formica kitchen countertop from the late 70's. I'd stick with the original trim.

 

[dannycamps]

Yeah definitely a terrible fit but consider it a blessing in disguise given the ugly trim pieces you ordered.