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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Best Place to Buy OEM Accessories

Hi everyone, I've been lurking around for over a year now, great forums with lots of useful resources! Finally purchased my new 2011 Evo MR this past weekend.

Just wondering what stores/websites you guys would recommend to get OEM accessories such as the aero kit, all-weather floor mats, and side window visors.

Another thing on my to-do list is window tint. Not sure what % to get, probably won't go too dark since my car is PB with a black interior.

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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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I would PM Russell. He's a vendor on here. He can usually hook you up with good deals on OEM stuff. Or you can watch the Private For Sale forums for used stuff. There are always great deals on here.

As far as tint.. I have 20% on my WW and think it looks great. I wouldn't go darker than that tho.. 35% just seems a little too light for my taste.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Mitsubishiparts.net

They're a sponsor here, and the prices seem decent
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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^ This. I have found them to be cheaper then the local dealers by me in some cases.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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You can also try STM (stmtuned.com). They have a ton of OEM parts and can get anything you need from Mitsu.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Mitsubishiparts.net

They're a sponsor here, and the prices seem decent
Thanks. I checked them out before but shipping kind of kills it.

Unfortunately, Mitsubishi doesn't make all-weather mats for the rear seats. I am trying to decide between the WeatherTech ($180, pricey for rubber mats) ones and OEM ones.

Anyone tried mitsubishipartspeople.com before?
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Thanks. I checked them out before but shipping kind of kills it.

Unfortunately, Mitsubishi doesn't make all-weather mats for the rear seats. I am trying to decide between the WeatherTech ($180, pricey for rubber mats) ones and OEM ones.

Anyone tried mitsubishipartspeople.com before?
I got the OEM fronts and WeatherTech rear piece. I have a buddy who got WeatherTech all around; fronts didn't look like a good fit, but the rears looked amazing. I'm pretty happy about how my mats look.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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I got the OEM fronts and WeatherTech rear piece. I have a buddy who got WeatherTech all around; fronts didn't look like a good fit, but the rears looked amazing. I'm pretty happy about how my mats look.
I was just thinking about that! Was it cheaper to buy online or through a local retailer (for Weather Tech)?
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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You can always try us. We ship anywhere in the lower 48 for 4.00. We probably stock more OEM mitsu stuff for Evo's and DSM's than 99% of the dealers out there.


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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I would check mitsubishiparts.net. Russell has some of the best prices and customer service in the business.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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I was just thinking about that! Was it cheaper to buy online or through a local retailer (for Weather Tech)?
For sure shop around. Usually find it cheaper online.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by eggiez
I got the OEM fronts and WeatherTech rear piece. I have a buddy who got WeatherTech all around; fronts didn't look like a good fit, but the rears looked amazing. I'm pretty happy about how my mats look.
I've got both the front & rear WeatherTechs, and they fit perfectly. Out of the box, they were warped slightly in a few spots, but they were easily bent back to the proper shape.

Definitely a little pricey, but well worth it imo.. the raised edges work great to trap all the snow, mud, etc onto the mat. Then just pull em out, shake the crap off and hose them down.

I think they look pretty good, so I just leave them in year round
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What about the aero kit? How much should I pay for the front lip, side skirts, and rear air dams? Sam at South Coast has the following prices:

Front Lip $466.60
Part # MZ380427EX

Side Skirts $639.94
Part # MZ380433EX

Rear $318.95
Part # MZ380439EX

Do they come with instructions? Easy to install?
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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btw, do the aero kit side skirts replace the stock side skirts or cover them?

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Cant beat STM or mistubishiparts.net

PM both and get a quote, sometimes the offer deals.
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