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Mar 30, 2007 | 01:34 PM

glide

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From: Manassas VA/Flagler Beach FL

St. Jude Donor '13,'19

Hatch vent

I was wondering if anybody has tried this product and what it does for the temperature and turbulance in the cockpit? It is supposed to hold the rear hach open about 2 1/2 inches.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=016

Mar 30, 2007 | 01:39 PM

SurfnSun

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St. Jude Donor '10

I never had one on any of my C4's but they seem to have had good reviews on here over the years.

Mar 30, 2007 | 01:40 PM

quantum-theory

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I got mine from I think the Corvette gadget man.It works fine and I'm very happy with it.

Mar 30, 2007 | 01:41 PM

DaleD

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I don't know, I don't own one, yet. A CF member, don't recall who, recommended this guy:

http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products.html

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:03 PM

JEFNLSA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quantum-theory

I got mine from I think the Corvette gadget man.It works fine and I'm very happy with it.

Same here

It does help w/ turbulence when the windows are down, and lets you here the exhaust like you normally wouldn't. For me that's a benefit, but to some...maybe not.

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:12 PM

vader86

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I got the one from gadget man

It greatly reduces the cross buffeting when the top is off and probably cuts temperatures 10-20F inside the car in summer with the windows down.

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:14 PM

Cruisinfanatic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vader86

I got the one from gadget man

It greatly reduces the cross buffeting when the top is off and probably cuts temperatures 10-20F inside the car in summer with the windows down.

does it raise the hatch up too far to keep the rain out?

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:17 PM

JEFNLSA

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Originally Posted by Joslinm

does it raise the hatch up too far to keep the rain out?

I don't think I'd drive w/ it on in a deluge BUT I think you'd be fine in a light rain. Bottom line, it takes like 10 seconds to in/un install it. Starts rainin', pull over & pop it off.

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Mar 30, 2007 | 02:24 PM

9vette4

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From: Wallingford CT.

I also have one and use often.It works great when the top is off.
Picked it up from mid america or one of those places.
It's funny though, people come up to me and tell me my back window is open.

Hey... Bad LT4, very nice vert you have there!!

Last edited by 9vette4; Mar 30, 2007 at 02:29 PM.

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:58 PM

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JEFNLSA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 9vette4

Hey... Bad LT4, very nice vert you have there!!

If you're referring to me, mine's a coupe...but THX anyway.

If you're not referring to me....:o

Mar 30, 2007 | 03:29 PM

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jrp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFNLSA

lets you here the exhaust like you normally wouldn't.

Hmmm. How is the wind noise when the hatch is vented with the top on & windows up?

Mar 30, 2007 | 03:38 PM

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PUNISHER VETTE

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My car had two of the simpler model where it is just a metal piece that you pop into place.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1612

If you want i can send you the extra one.

Mar 30, 2007 | 04:06 PM

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JEFNLSA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrp

Hmmm. How is the wind noise when the hatch is vented with the top on & windows up?

Minimal... definitely less than having the side window cracked.

For $25 you can't go wrong.

Mar 30, 2007 | 08:05 PM

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RICEKILA

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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantum-theory

I got mine from I think the Corvette gadget man.It works fine and I'm very happy with it.

"Ditto" ---- Great product

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:26 AM

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coltcarbine

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From: Foley, AL

I had a hatch vent for my '96. I don't have one now for my '95
but I"m going to get one for it.
I was very pleased with what it did.

BTW, thanks for the link.

cc

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:40 AM

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joecaver

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St. Jude Donor '08-'10

I use one very similar to that one and love it.

Mar 31, 2007 | 03:48 PM

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corvettekid89

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i have heard they work good i was planning on getting one soon

Apr 1, 2007 | 12:12 PM

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bdvdvh7

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great product... corvette gadget man is where i got mine. good deal!

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:36 AM

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AlHale

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From: Manchester, TN

If you like to drive with the windows down..get one and you will be glad you did. Rain can get blown in but not bad. Definately a good product from the Gaget man! I had a couple of the plastic ones and both eventually failed. Go for it.