Anyone have the Daystar replacement dash panel?
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Manassas, VA
I have one installed, and I am disappointed with it's fit and overall quality for the price. The one I received did not lay flat after installation and the right corner, closest to the windsheild, kept popping up. I readjusted the clips to make sure they were tight and it still popped while driving. Finally left the jeep out on a hot day with several heavy books on top and the probelm appears to be sloved. I will say I like the additional space for placing the cell phone or sunglasses on, but the quality of fit is not accepatable for the price. I am going to keep it until I see something better to replace it with.
I'm at the point of building a new one out of diamond tread alum. I bought a new cap from the dealership to use as a model in case I really mess it up... a new cap from dealership runs $5.00. So, its good to see that these add 2 pockets for $45!
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: helotes,texas
I installed one on my 08' and it is okay but i have a wide phone so it does not hold it very good and also it is slippery so i am looking for some padding to put on the flat parts. overall it is something that will hold somethings so i think it is worth the 50 dollars. i got mine from quadretec.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 400
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From: CT
what did they do about the internal compass? Is there still a place for it to be mounted on the underside?
I'm at the point of building a new one out of diamond tread alum. I bought a new cap from the dealership to use as a model in case I really mess it up... a new cap from dealership runs $5.00. So, its good to see that these add 2 pockets for $45!
I'm at the point of building a new one out of diamond tread alum. I bought a new cap from the dealership to use as a model in case I really mess it up... a new cap from dealership runs $5.00. So, its good to see that these add 2 pockets for $45!
I like the fit of the Daystar panel but i did have to have both clips on it other wise the driverside corner was up in the air.
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,568
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From: Denver, CO
I bought one of these today..I'll see how the color is, but I might try painting it.
Also, I noticed many of you have been buying it from Quadratec but you might check 4WD Hardware - they are selling it for half the price and half the shipping cost as well.
Also, I noticed many of you have been buying it from Quadratec but you might check 4WD Hardware - they are selling it for half the price and half the shipping cost as well.
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 508
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From: Southern, Oregon
Nice find.. Just ordered my switch panel..
I need to show my wife.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 290
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From: Naples, FL
Any mounting issues with the Bracketron equipment? Did you need the "Dash Trim Tool, (Part #SIT-104)" or will a flat-head screwdriver work OK? Any pictures of the finished install (with the GPS)? Does the power cord for your GPS 60CSx work with the mount?
I've been reading that the Garmin dash mount will not work correctly on curved surfaces, and those that did install it complain about how much the GPS wobbles. This looks like a great mounting system.
I've been reading that the Garmin dash mount will not work correctly on curved surfaces, and those that did install it complain about how much the GPS wobbles. This looks like a great mounting system.
If I were doing it again, I'd probably skip the dash tray, it's useful but not really worth the price, and I'd put the money toward a Nuvi for driving GPS use. The Bracketron would then have an iPod in it.
Jeff
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Eastern Shore, MD
Options & Considerations
In my experience, if you put a cell phone up there it will throw off your in-dash compass heading -- it sends mine approximately 180 degrees out of true, and I know others had the same issue.
Here's my alternative, which cost me $2 at the local auto supply store ...
And here's another storage product I'm considering -- anybody have feedback?
Here's my alternative, which cost me $2 at the local auto supply store ...
And here's another storage product I'm considering -- anybody have feedback?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 290
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From: Naples, FL
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,568
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From: Denver, CO
FYI - I received and installed my daystar panel this weekend. It fit perfectly and looks awesome. Hasn't popped up or isn't bent like other people mentioned. So far it gets 2 thumbs up for me 
Only thing could be better about it - they should line the pockets with rubber or some non-sliding material.
Only thing could be better about it - they should line the pockets with rubber or some non-sliding material.