Hatch Vent?
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From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
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I have one and its a must when I have the top off. when driving with top off there is so much wind pressure that builds up in the back, but with the vent it all goes away and there is not very much wind noise
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From: Deep in the Heart of Texas
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Salem Oregon
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I have one on mine in the summer months and it makes a world of difference for air circulation when the top is on, or as stated above, when you have the top off it increases the air flow and reduces the noise from the air.
I use mine for work, and I park in a lot of store parking lots, and it allows air in while the car is sitting, therefore allowing it to stay cooler in the summertime.
I do live in Oregon though, so our summers are far and few between.
I use mine for work, and I park in a lot of store parking lots, and it allows air in while the car is sitting, therefore allowing it to stay cooler in the summertime.
I do live in Oregon though, so our summers are far and few between.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Encino CA
I had one of the type that was easy twist-on/twist-off. Unfortunately, the few times I used it was more trouble than it was worth. For example, going down the street once or twice the gizmo somehow disconnected and the hatch completely opened (could have been dangerous but luckily was just embarrassing). Other times it would end up screwing with the system that sensed when doors/hatch were opened. Even though it had the plunger that fooled the system into believing the hatch was closed, this was not foolproof and interior lights would sometimes randomly come on while driving.
All-in-all a good idea but poorly implemented (at least by the gizmo I was using).
All-in-all a good idea but poorly implemented (at least by the gizmo I was using).
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: New Prague MN
I have one on mine in the summer months and it makes a world of difference for air circulation when the top is on, or as stated above, when you have the top off it increases the air flow and reduces the noise from the air.
I use mine for work, and I park in a lot of store parking lots, and it allows air in while the car is sitting, therefore allowing it to stay cooler in the summertime.
I do live in Oregon though, so our summers are far and few between.
I use mine for work, and I park in a lot of store parking lots, and it allows air in while the car is sitting, therefore allowing it to stay cooler in the summertime.
I do live in Oregon though, so our summers are far and few between.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: San Antonio Texas
I have a Lady friend that has one (from Ecklers I think) and she says she likes it. She says it reduces the buffeting flutter effect you get with the targa top off and driving on the highway. It looks to be cast steel, but I'm really not sure what metal it is. I'm going to see if she'll let me borrow it to see if I like it before I get one for myself.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Independence Kentucky
I have the twist on/twist off type and it works great. I even used it on my trip to the National Corvette Museum which is almost 400 miles round trip from my house with no problems at interstate speed for most of the trip. I’ve never had any of the problems that DougSilver has had with it for the two years that I’ve used it. I like it because it’s quick to install and remove.
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Miami Fl
I have the 49.00 one and love it. I use it all the time with no problems. The 29.00 screws on and you have to use the tool for the targa top, the 49.00 just pops on and off. I've had both and the extra 20.00 is worth it.
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From: Pinellas Park Florida
I have the twist on/twist off type and it works great. I even used it on my trip to the National Corvette Museum which is almost 400 miles round trip from my house with no problems at interstate speed for most of the trip. I’ve never had any of the problems that DougSilver has had with it for the two years that I’ve used it. I like it because it’s quick to install and remove.