+1
But not until after I've gotten my dash fixed.

 

If this is really true, itd be nice to get a refund for some of the $300 I spent on a new top..

Good find tho if this is real.

 

Exactly. I want a refund. I also am having my newer one crack around one bolt hole. I put superglue on it and you can't really see it. I noticed it's also cracked one other place behind the black bezel where it snaps in. Piece of crap dashes. I already replaced this thing once almost 2 years ago. That's not that old.

 

I hope mine doesnt start doing that any time soon. I'm babying mine atm, with the windshield cover. I figure that might help a little bit. I also didn't put too much torque on most of the bolts. But itd be nice to get around $200 back and maybe even throw in that warranty..

 

I wonder if an adhesive sound deadener sheet
applied to the underside of the dash,
like the DynaMat or cheaper BrownBread
would strengthen the dash enough to prevent some cracks?

http://www.b-quiet.com/brownbread.html

http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=1_24

http://www.dynamat.com/

 

thats a really interesting idea I would think the adhesive would even hold the dash together if it did crack instead of having pieces falling through.

 

just curious to see if anyone has tried this route for their dash. wondering if anyone else would have the same luck or if mike was just in a stellar mood that day

 

I just tried it and was told rather rudely that as my warranty had expired that tough luck. I then responded that I guess this is one of the reasons why Dodge stock is in the tank and that they will all be unemployed very shortly.

 

i actually just spend about 3 hours today removing my dash top. I ended up jsut loosening the bolts (2 on each side, then the 2 steering wheel bolts) to tip the dash forward and got the screws that face upwards with a stubby screwdriver. From here I am going to repair my multiple cracks, then fiberglass the entire cover. Im thinking of adding a 3 gauge pod for 2" gauges (trans temp, and then 2 others... probably digital voltage and something else). I'll make sure to post up a topic and keep it updated as I go. Hopefully with the fiberglass on top, it should eliminate future cracking.

 

I was wondering if you called the dealer a thief (stealership) because you had to pay 100 deductable ? the way you talk there just there to steal your money