3SX Custom Aluminum Dash Vents

[DrGonzo]

Yeah the metal ones do a great job of holding the vinyl down from lifting. l also used "Amazing Goop" to glue down what was lifting. Jeff's site has a great write up on fixing it all.

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[Alan92RTTT]

Alan when yoiu replace your let me know, I have some ideas about how to mount new ones without them cracking, but if you are needing them to clamp the vinyl from lifting my idea will not work.

Its not even on the map right now.

The LCD boost controller/logger install is my winter project.

[Jimvr4]

When I replace my their is no way I'll put OEM back in. Pull the dash or not its not a job I'm doing again.

I put OEM back in like 5 years ago and they still look perfect. The last version has a better design with reinforced areas. If the dash hasn't warped there is nothing to really cause pressure on them either. The key is re-gluing any lifted edges of the vinyl and pinching it down with binder clips until the glue sets. And I'm not afraid to pull the dash once every 8-10 years if necessary

[bslade]

I installed the 3SX 'Easy Install' vents in mine, but while they were replacing my Windshield. ( I know that is cheating)
I've since built a 'Special Tool' for getting in there if they ever have to come out or need tightening.
It's basically a long thin steel screwdriver with the Allen Key taped on to the end of it. Works great, but you have to be patient.

Cheers,

[IPD]

fugly. any vent replacements i put in had better be black.

[2fnloud]

Then powder coat them black

[$$$PIT]

I installed the 3SX 'Easy Install' vents in mine, but while they were replacing my Windshield. ( I know that is cheating)
I've since built a 'Special Tool' for getting in there if they ever have to come out or need tightening.
It's basically a long thin steel screwdriver with the Allen Key taped on to the end of it. Works great, but you have to be patient.

Cheers,

Yeah, I had a pair of needle-nose vice-grips with the allen wrench in it.

[bslade]

fugly. any vent replacements i put in had better be black.

Mine are painted black.......

[IPD]

Mine are painted black.......

i'm happy for you. 3sx's aren't black. unless you are duTTch, why in god's name would you want something silver-colored in there in the first place?

[$$$PIT]

i'm happy for you. 3sx's aren't black. unless you are duTTch, why in god's name would you want something silver-colored in there in the first place?

Well, if you have brushed aluminum speaker covers, lower door sills, door sills and silver stitching on your seats it might just match.