Center Console looks like the heat got to the paint


Specracer

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Nov 28, 2005
7,165
MA
Nope, Kip's is full carbon.

http://kipewing.com/ford_center_storage.html


Isn't the carbon fiber just an overlay?
 

HUBBSTER

GT Owner
May 9, 2010
446
Miami, FL
Be wary of replacing with carbon fibre as the console is a structural part of the car

Is CF stronger than Magnesium ?
 

JOETWINT

FORD GT OWNER
Mark IV Lifetime
Jan 22, 2008
439
Brooklyn N.Y.
Be wary of replacing with carbon fibre as the console is a structural part of the car
The center console is not a structural part of the car...
 

shelbyelite

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May 10, 2007
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Be wary of replacing with carbon fibre as the console is a structural part of the car
This is not a correct statement. The Radio console plays a roll in the structure, but the center tunnel does not.
 

shelbyelite

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May 10, 2007
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We have 3 OEM consoles that are in perfect shape that we would sell
 

Ed Sims

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 7, 2006
7,927
NorCal
Has anyone thought of polishing the magnesium? I've done it on some of my motorcycles & the mag stays shiny with no problems after years of abuse in the dirt. mud & water.

Ed
 

PeakCompletions

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Jan 6, 2007
1,414
West Texas
i just bought a GT that has this but even much much worse. Seller thought it was normal and it looks like it was rhino lined!

I am having it replaced with a spare from one of my carbon consoles... I know Shelby has painted a few that look really good.
 

ViperJoe

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 17, 2006
1,305
Washington Crossing, PA
How are the control markings on the console repainted or are they decals?
 

HIRISC

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Mar 14, 2007
259
Minneapolis, MN
How much are Kip's full carbon replacements?
 

shelbyelite

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May 10, 2007
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How much are Kip's full carbon replacements?

$3750 with storage compartment
 

HIRISC

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Mar 14, 2007
259
Minneapolis, MN
$3750 with storage compartment

Thanks Shelby.