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Topic: hatch vents

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hatch vents

Posted: 4/27/12 7:15am Message 1 of 8
myspot
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I was thinking of buying a hatch vent to keep the wind buffeting down inside of my 95 when I occasionally take off the top. Do these work and what is good one to get.  Thanks


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Posted: 4/27/12 10:09am Message 2 of 8
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Vette(s): 1985 Coupe-L98/Auto,Bright Red/Carmine. 1974 Coupe-L48/4speed, Medium Red Metallic/Black Deluxe.
Never used one myself, but a lot of the folks here have them, and say they work great.


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Posted: 4/27/12 12:38pm Message 3 of 8
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Haven't used one either, but from experience working with them in the pleasurecraft industry, they're great for cruising but high speeds shake mountings loose over time and I'm not a big fan of them.


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Posted: 4/27/12 3:01pm Message 4 of 8
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Vette(s): 1984 Light Bronze/Dark Bronze Z51 Coupe 2002 Magnetic red convertible
They do work great for the buffeting.  There are 2 basic types.  The "quick" ones with no screws or bolts to install.  And the not so quick ones that need tools to install.  I have the quick one.  It allows the window to bounce up and down a little, so might not be the best if you drive on a lot of rough roads.


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Posted: 4/28/12 7:33pm Message 5 of 8
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Rock Hill, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1993 ZR-1 #166 Black Rose/ Black, stock execpt MH chip
I have the quick one, if nothing else I like the ventilation I get when parked in the Hot Southern days.


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Posted: 4/28/12 8:21pm Message 6 of 8
pski88
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Buffalo, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1988 coupe all original 21,000 miles
myspot said: I was thinking of buying a hatch vent to keep the wind buffeting down inside of my 95 when I occasionally take off the top. Do these work and what is good one to get.  Thanks


I have the one you need the roof tool to tighten down..it takes about 2 minutes to install/uninstall...I leave mine right in the console for the summer...never once experienced window rattle with it in place....leaves it open about 1.5 inches...and NOTICABLE difference in inside turbulance and noise....great for car shows as well....I got mine thru Mid-America......about $30 or so....


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Posted: 5/9/12 9:10am Message 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 1995 Torch Red Coupe
Ditto.  Mine is on all spring, summer and fall.  I have the hard one, never an issue and really makes a difference, top on or off.


Re: hatch vents

Posted: 5/9/12 10:41am Message 8 of 8
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Vette(s): 1996 Corvette Collector's Edition LT4 6 speed Magnaflow exhaust Vortex cold air induction
I have the twist on/off one. Works great.  It's like flow through ventilation and keeps the car
cool while driving.  I don't even have to turn on the a/c.  It works great and is worth it.  It really is inexpensive when you think about it.  With the top off, it really makes a difference with the wind coming through and now it has a place to go out.
 
I bought mine from ebay.
 
 



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