Chrome Effect Air Vent Surrounds

[pj_sibley]

With a 2003 4200 GT on the way soon, I’m looking into replacement chrome effect air vent surrounds, as the ones on the car I’m buying are flaking badly.

Looks like Eurospares sells part #382300427 as a replacement. Is this the correct part and is it just a clip-in effort? Think it’s the same part for the four front vents and two rears?

Also after some replacement floor mats, so will be researching those too!

 

[mjheathcote]

The two centre vents are larger, and more difficult to change, never done it myself, just the outer front which are basically pull out and push back in.
Replacement floor mats try your main dealer first, I bought a replacement set a couple of years ago and was surprised they where only around £60 for all four.

 

[pj_sibley]

Thanks for the advice. Rang DL Swindon and they quoted £204 for a set of plain black carpets without the rubber heel plates. Seems a bit high to me, so might shop around!

 

[midlifecrisis]

Saw these on Ebay, I'm not sure if they'll fit but they look very similar...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-mazda-rx8-vents/401670395346

 

[Vampyrebat]

The outer ones are easy but expect the clips to break as they get very fragile, so I would be looking to replace these with new and not refurbish the old. Off the top of my head, the central ones I replaced for new also, so if I managed to do them anyone can!!
The rear seat ones are also the same as the outer dash ones. I just de-chromed.