Gonna pop in a new windshield...

[j2k4]

...in the spring, and I'll be wanting to do the defroster vents at the same time - I'm confused as to whether the stockers can be mounted from the top (considering the optimized access), or if I need to go with an aftermarket version?

[UTRacerX9]

If you're going to go with stock, having the windshield out won't make a lick of difference, as they screw in from the bottom, dash removal is required. If you go with the 3SX ones, those you can do from the top.

[BigTyla]

If you plan on keeping the car for a very long time, I'd go with an aftermarket version unless your car is a weekend warrior and garage-kept.

You can do the install with the windshield out without having to remove the dash for the aftermarket versions.

[j2k4]

Thanks, guys - exactly what I wanted to hear.