Defroster vents

[new2mitsu]

I havent seen a thread on this, and i didn't see it in the faq, so if im wrong, point me in the right direction.So, i kno the defroster vents on these cars are crap, but ive looked at a few pics of cars on some sites and i sall some ppl had mesh and what not covering em, so i was looking for some ideas on a stylish alternative do cover these. if anyone would send me pics/plans, and suggestions, it would be greatly apprecieated. Thanx alot guys, you've been really helpful so far, Ryan

[Hotshot8792]

Basically you can either get stock replacements or aluminum replacements. Stock replacements will run you around $45 plus shipping from mitsupartsdirect and the aluminum replacements will run you around $100 to $130 depending on the vender. You can generally get the aluminum ones in a silver or black. I know 3SX and Maximal Performance both sell them.

[AutostradaVR4]

on another note, i believe you have to either have the dash out or have the windshield out to get them in...(why i havnt done mine yet lol)

[Polygon]

Originally Posted by BlinkRA182

on another note, i believe you have to either have the dash out or have the windshield out to get them in...(why i havnt done mine yet lol)

You have to take the dash out. The screws to get the OEM ones out are underneath.

[new2mitsu]

so i take it its pretty tough then?

[aorozco2]

is a 2hr job

[Hotshot8792]

Originally Posted by aorozco2

is a 2hr job

I would love to see anyone pull the dash out, all the a/c duct work attached to the dash out, replace the vents, put all the a/c duct work back, and put the dash back in . . . in 2 hours. I'd be very impressed to see that. It takes me at least an hour and a half alone just to pull the dash.

[AutostradaVR4]

not tough...just time consuming.

[new2mitsu]

I'm sure id find a way to screw it up :P

[BeZerK2112]

There are plenty of guides out there if you need help. PM me if you would like some. It'll take some time to do the whole project but it would be worth it in the end. It's somthing I would do if I had a stealth.

[Stealthee]

Originally Posted by Hotshot8792

I would love to see anyone pull the dash out, all the a/c duct work attached to the dash out, replace the vents, put all the a/c duct work back, and put the dash back in . . . in 2 hours. I'd be very impressed to see that. It takes me at least an hour and a half alone just to pull the dash.

Yep. Took me about 2 hours to pull the dash on my VR4 parts car I had.

[new2mitsu]

its kinda silly that you hafta pull the whole dash apart jus to replace the very top of the vent... if ne one has a step by step on this, i would really apprecieate it if you would send it to me. Thanx

[Hotshot8792]

http://www.stealth316.com/2-dashpanel.htm

after getting the dash out, the rest is very simple