Here are some additional mods made to RedShft
WARNING: These images are graphic and may cause you to seek therapy. Big deep breath and scroll…
MaxDin
KnightDriveTV MaxDin control center. Just cant say enough good about these guys. The install was easy (you will need YouTube). I got delivery info on Tues at 5pm. By 10pm, I had RedShft apart and ready for the MaxDin. That package arrived at 2pm the following day and I had it installed (except for the cameras) in less than an hour – plug and play. Running the cameras was tough because I am very particular – so that was a day and a half. Putting the whole thing back together was about two hours.
Leather Dash
Like so many C6 and C7 corvettes I had problems with the leather dash. It was shrinking and pulling away from the front window. It didn’t help that the window tint guy soaked it during the tint install, further exacerbating the problem. In Jan of 2025, I had the dash recovered.
Look Ma, no dash – scary thought but I was getting quotes of 5-10k for dash removal and replacement. Some wanted to remove the windshield (they are watching the youtube videos too) but that is unnecessary and could cause problems down the road.
It took about 6 hours to get to this point
Short version – this is how it goes.
Windows Down
Steering Wheel telescoped out
Seats back
Battery Disconnected
Center Console removed
Radio Rack emptied
Glovebox removed
Speakers and top dash trim removed
Pillar covers and lower plastic removed from door jambs (careful – it breaks easy)
Cover near drivers knees removed
Knee bolsters removed
Steering wheel removed (no way around this – I dont like airbags either but it takes 10 mins and is worth it)
Remove the dash – this is the best video I found on the subject of accessing the dash (but there are others)
Here is my short video on where the nuts bolts and screws that hold the dash in are hidden
The Install
I found a red stitched dash cover on eBay and I was tempted to take the chance. It was coming from Great Britain and had some good reviews. Instead I found a local guy that does great work at a reasonable price.
Here is the custom stitching…
a nod to the 63 Sting Ray that inspired this creation
Window Crash
If it sounds like your glass is hitting metal when you close the door, try rolling up the window an inch and close the door. If the crashing sound it gone, you need to adjust the height of the window when its lowered because its making contact with the door frame anytime the door is closed.
In the picture above, the window is too low and allows the glass to slam against the metal frame when the door is closed. Note the rear adjustment bolt (silver gripper deal at the bottom of the pic) is adjusted almost all the way down.
In the picture below, the “crash strip” is installed and you can see the window just a little bit above it. When you close the door, the window will contact this strip (not the metal door innards) and the sound will be gone.
I adjusted the claws all the way up but couldnt get enough height to avoid the crash. I took the claws off and added a little piece of felt. It added about 3/8 of an inch to the height so I was able to back the claw down a little to still get clearance.
Follow the instructions for adjusting the window in Corvette Forums.
Door Panel Install
I couldnt find any good video or tips (other than smack it with a hammer) for installing the door panels. Here is a short video on the subject.
Attach the door panel at the bottom and work you way up until there is half an inch or so gap. Make four loops with zip ties, kite string or safety wire and loop each one under one of the four tabs. Close the door and gently pull each one up and over the lip and towards the outside of the door. Once snapped in place, cut the string, zip tie or safety wire and slide it out.