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Old 04-23-2006, 07:01 PM
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Default Side vent upgrade?

Thinking about replacing the side vent/intake on my 01 with the 03 ones, they seem to look allot better, is this just a matter of the 2 parts and painting? I have not had a close look at the 03 part.
Anyone have the PET cd with the diagram? My PET is os OLD. only goes to 2K.


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What is the differene, had not noticed.
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Originally Posted by Turboflyer
What is the differene, had not noticed.
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Why not just have yours painted if the '03+ doesn't fit?
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Looks cosmedic only as far as I can see. Thanks for the pics.
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Old = 2 pieces
New = 1 piece

Just paint the black grill on your current vents and you will get 90% of the look IMO.
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Checked my manual and say 03 were larger. So may look like they will fit but maybe close and no cigar.
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Originally Posted by Turboflyer
Checked my manual and say 03 were larger. So may look like they will fit but maybe close and no cigar.
Sheetmetal looks the same, Couple of websites in the UK sell the upgrade so it must fit.
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After some research the part numbers are:

986 504 561 03 g2x
986 504 562 03 g2x

Looks like you paint em and drop em in.
Cost is about 260 for the pair so it's got to be worth it to you.



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