Is it possible to change the wooden Console in Getz?

Vasanthan · 13th September 2008, 23:11

I am really happy with the performance of my getz Crdi(monster).
But whenever i look into the front wooden console it turns down.

Is it possible to change the wooden console with this following one(silver)?

Nikhilb2008 · 14th September 2008, 00:23

Yes. I also have a Getz(1.3 Petrol) which has this same horrible finish.

We almost got it changed. You can get it changed. The Hyundai people will do it for the whole car. Front dashboard, window sills, etc....

Cost: 14,000/- !!!!!!!!!

On learning the price, we scrapped the idea altogether.

Cyrus43 · 14th September 2008, 00:32

Take the damn thing out and paint it!! It looks SOOO CRAPPY!!!

theMAG · 14th September 2008, 00:33

If that console is modular and can be pulled out, its not expensive or difficult getting it repainted or putting in a silver console. I had my Swift's center console painted silver the same way.

west · 14th September 2008, 00:38

yes pull it out and spray paint. Dont know how much should it cost may be 3k for real good job. or if you want it coated real carbon fiber send it to Mauto company. It should set you back by 4k.

Eddy · 14th September 2008, 00:41

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Originally Posted by theMAG

If that console is modular and can be pulled out, its not expensive or difficult getting it repainted or putting in a silver console. I had my Swift's center console painted silver the same way.

That's interesting Mag. Can you post some pics and the cost & time involved in this ? Was it done at MASS ?

theMAG · 14th September 2008, 00:49

Yes - it was done at MASS. Pics are there in my Garage.

ramie2400 · 14th September 2008, 01:33

Seems i was the lucky one here who gought for getting the Black interior

i paid the full amount of the car and was said that the company have discontinued the Black and giving beige,I argued,the argued that its not possible,I said i am cancelling my deal and making a stop payment of the cheque ive given to you,I'll buy another car,till thne they asked me for a days time,and ommph..!!! they agreed to black

spawnofsatan · 14th September 2008, 07:30

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Originally Posted by west

yes pull it out and spray paint. Dont know how much should it cost may be 3k for real good job. or if you want it coated real carbon fiber send it to Mauto company. It should set you back by 4k.

Whats mauto company?

greenhorn · 14th September 2008, 07:53

Medasani Private Limited - 2008 All copy rights reserved

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/davis-k.html

itwasntme · 14th September 2008, 08:41

Is it not a snap-fit piece of plastic that simply clips onto the dash itself? If so and if it bears a Hyundai part number, can't it be replaced by the petrol Getz's one?

I find it hard to believe that it is not modular. Alternatively spray paint it.

I can't stomach that awful fake wood look either!

m4ugr8 · 14th September 2008, 10:48

I Agree, The Wooden Thing looks Horrible. I am gonna apply a CF look-a-like sticker on it. Will post the pics as soon as its done.

razor4077 · 15th September 2008, 00:19

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Originally Posted by itwasntme

Is it not a snap-fit piece of plastic that simply clips onto the dash itself? If so and if it bears a Hyundai part number, can't it be replaced by the petrol Getz's one?

I find it hard to believe that it is not modular. Alternatively spray paint it.

Am sure it is modular. Painting is definitely an option - I painted some parts of my Lancer dashboard silver. Goes well with the grey/black dash colour (got this painted too). See my gallery... there is a picture there.

Else, it should be replaceable with the older Getz's silver/aluminium coloured one, provided Hyundai kept the dimensions same. This should be available with Hyundai A.S.S, or maybe a local parts store (that deals in new parts as well as parts from wrecked cars).

Is the central console the only part that has the wooden finish? Or do the side AC vents, door handles etc also come in that trim? If it's the latter, then the other parts would also need painting/replacing, else you'll end up with a mix'n'match situation that would look weird.
Also, has anyone tried matching the central console in the (older) silver trim with the beige coloured dash? May or may not complement each other.

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I can't stomach that awful fake wood look either!

Me neither.

Akshay1234 · 15th September 2008, 01:05

i think with the beige dash if you paint the central console and glossy black it will look quite nice. not so sure about the old getz silver matching with the beige.

Danindica · 4th May 2009, 09:51

Here's a low cost idea or the Getz fake wood issue.

1. It is just a faux wood applique so pull it off the plastic(fibre base).
2. Or don't even pull it off. Just take your car to a "stickering shop" any one of those auto graphics or number plate guys. They will paste the non-radium silver sticker wherever you want them to and cut it really neat so it will look OEM finish and will stay on for ages.

Shouldn't cost you more than a 500rupees at the max. The finish should impress you and it is wipeable etc. What's more, it is not permament so you could take it all off in a minute if you do not like the look. Try it, we Indica owners know all VFM methods.

I got the fake wood done on my dash and it looks cool - the autographics kit it a shade darker and looks so real that only those who know, well... know.

13th September 2008, 23:11	#1
Vasanthan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Is it possible to change the wooden Console in Getz? I am really happy with the performance of my getz Crdi(monster). But whenever i look into the front wooden console it turns down. Is it possible to change the wooden console with this following one(silver)?
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14th September 2008, 00:23	#2
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Yes. I also have a Getz(1.3 Petrol) which has this same horrible finish. We almost got it changed. You can get it changed. The Hyundai people will do it for the whole car. Front dashboard, window sills, etc.... Cost: 14,000/- !!!!!!!!! On learning the price, we scrapped the idea altogether.
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14th September 2008, 00:32	#3
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Take the damn thing out and paint it!! It looks SOOO CRAPPY!!!
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14th September 2008, 00:33	#4
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	If that console is modular and can be pulled out, its not expensive or difficult getting it repainted or putting in a silver console. I had my Swift's center console painted silver the same way.
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14th September 2008, 00:38	#5
west BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 273 Thanked: 49 Times	yes pull it out and spray paint. Dont know how much should it cost may be 3k for real good job. or if you want it coated real carbon fiber send it to Mauto company. It should set you back by 4k.
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14th September 2008, 00:49	#7
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Yes - it was done at MASS. Pics are there in my Garage.
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14th September 2008, 01:33	#8
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Seems i was the lucky one here who gought for getting the Black interior i paid the full amount of the car and was said that the company have discontinued the Black and giving beige,I argued,the argued that its not possible,I said i am cancelling my deal and making a stop payment of the cheque ive given to you,I'll buy another car,till thne they asked me for a days time,and ommph..!!! they agreed to black
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14th September 2008, 07:53	#10
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	Medasani Private Limited - 2008 All copy rights reserved http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/davis-k.html
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14th September 2008, 08:41	#11
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,984 Thanked: 12,541 Times View My Garage	Is it not a snap-fit piece of plastic that simply clips onto the dash itself? If so and if it bears a Hyundai part number, can't it be replaced by the petrol Getz's one? I find it hard to believe that it is not modular. Alternatively spray paint it. I can't stomach that awful fake wood look either!
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14th September 2008, 10:48	#12
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	I Agree, The Wooden Thing looks Horrible. I am gonna apply a CF look-a-like sticker on it. Will post the pics as soon as its done.
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15th September 2008, 01:05	#14
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	i think with the beige dash if you paint the central console and glossy black it will look quite nice. not so sure about the old getz silver matching with the beige.
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4th May 2009, 09:51	#15
Danindica BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Times	Sticker it right Here's a low cost idea or the Getz fake wood issue. 1. It is just a faux wood applique so pull it off the plastic(fibre base). 2. Or don't even pull it off. Just take your car to a "stickering shop" any one of those auto graphics or number plate guys. They will paste the non-radium silver sticker wherever you want them to and cut it really neat so it will look OEM finish and will stay on for ages. Shouldn't cost you more than a 500rupees at the max. The finish should impress you and it is wipeable etc. What's more, it is not permament so you could take it all off in a minute if you do not like the look. Try it, we Indica owners know all VFM methods. I got the fake wood done on my dash and it looks cool - the autographics kit it a shade darker and looks so real that only those who know, well... know.
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