Hatch vent question.
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Hatch vent question.
Just got my hatch vent from Eckler's and installed it. My question is are there any problems that it will cause in the long run, and is there anything I should watch out for? Thanks :cheers:
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Re: Hatch vent question. (morphious)
I got mine about a week ago. The only thing I have noticed is that the first time I installed it it was nice and quiet, just a slight wind wistle (with the top on). The second time I put it on, the back window rattled worse than the car does without the top in! :mad but I still havent tried it with the top off, maybe today after going to the drag strip. :D :D
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Re: Hatch vent question. (morphious)
When you close your hatch, be very careful. A lot of people have broken the switch that turns the interior lights off. Close the hatch till it touches, than push down till it clicks. Don't slam it shut like you would a door or trunk, be gentle with it.
I'm very careful with this after seeing too many people break theirs and I still have broken two switches.
I'm very careful with this after seeing too many people break theirs and I still have broken two switches.
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Re: Hatch vent question. (T1Kilr)
I got mine about a week ago. The only thing I have noticed is that the first time I installed it it was nice and quiet, just a slight wind wistle (with the top on). The second time I put it on, the back window rattled worse than the car does without the top in! :mad but I still havent tried it with the top off, maybe today after going to the drag strip. :D :D
:cheers:
:cheers:
Mr.Mojo thanks for the tip on closing the hatch. I don't slam anything on my car normally but I'll be especially careful with the hatch now that I know about the switch thing.
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Re: Hatch vent question. (morphious)
I close my hatch a lot easier than I normally would with it in. Also you may notice your hatch will rattle a bit more with it in especially with the top off. But there are no real bad things to worry about. I think it makes highway driving with the top off much more enjoyable with it in.
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Re: Hatch vent question. (morphious)
I just got the one from Mid-America that they call "quick release".
It works perfectly and has no rattle at all. (Its coated in rubber
where it needs it). I noticed a big reduction in wind buffeting
immediately. The only down side is price. It's worth 5 bucks and
they charge about 30. What else is new right ?
So my vote is for the Mid-America version.
[Modified by IndianaJef, 10:21 AM 7/20/2002]
It works perfectly and has no rattle at all. (Its coated in rubber
where it needs it). I noticed a big reduction in wind buffeting
immediately. The only down side is price. It's worth 5 bucks and
they charge about 30. What else is new right ?
So my vote is for the Mid-America version.
[Modified by IndianaJef, 10:21 AM 7/20/2002]
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Re: Hatch vent question. (morphious)
I noticed that Eckler's sell two types of Hatch Vents. One that installs witht the roof panels tool and one that does not. I was told by a buddy of mine not to purchase the one that installs with the roof tool because you always had to remove and replace it to oepn and close the hatch. Is this true? and which type are you guys talking about in this thread?
I just ordered the one that doesn't use the tool from Eckler's "Ventmaster Rear" part no. 30728, $39.99
Any info or experience with this one?
I just ordered the one that doesn't use the tool from Eckler's "Ventmaster Rear" part no. 30728, $39.99
Any info or experience with this one?
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Re: Hatch vent question. (biggrizzly)
I thought there was a website where they sold a high-quality piece, ie better than Ecklers/MAD?
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
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Re: Hatch vent question. (vader86)
I bought the one that uses the top tool because I figured it is harder for somebody to pop the hatch if you need a special tool to unscrew the bolts. No you do not need to do anything different while openning and closing the hatch except for what Mr. Mojo said about closing it more gentlly. I bought the Eckler's one and not the Ventmaster one because I am just paraniod of some A-hole F-ing with it when I am not around. :yesnod:
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Re: Hatch vent question. (vader86)
I thought there was a website where they sold a high-quality piece, ie better than Ecklers/MAD?
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products.html
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Re: Hatch vent question. (Nox)
The rattling bugs the heck out of me...I have a hard time using the darn thing because of all the noise...I'm afraid the window will bust
But so many people use them and no broken windows...so what the heck.
But so many people use them and no broken windows...so what the heck.
:cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Hatch vent question. (Nox)
I thought there was a website where they sold a high-quality piece, ie better than Ecklers/MAD?
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
I bought an EZ Vent. I paid for it by Paypal ($20) and I had it delivered within three days. I love it. It installs without tools. I am glad I didn't buy the ones from Eckler's.
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products.html
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
I bought an EZ Vent. I paid for it by Paypal ($20) and I had it delivered within three days. I love it. It installs without tools. I am glad I didn't buy the ones from Eckler's.
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products.html
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Re: Hatch vent question. (morphious)
I've noticed a couple of times where the adjustable piece that turns off the interior lights has "dropped off" the post while the back window was in the full open position. So far, it's just dropped down onto the plastic apron and not the paint, so once I pop the window, I make sure to waste no time in taking that piece off the post.
... -and- like Mr Mojo said... don't go slammin' anything down or you'll be replacing switches.
As far as rattles go, I haven't noticed any more rattles with the vent in or out.
... -and- like Mr Mojo said... don't go slammin' anything down or you'll be replacing switches.
As far as rattles go, I haven't noticed any more rattles with the vent in or out.
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Re: Hatch vent question. (paulvitiello)
i should have mine on tues i ordered from mid america the heavey duty one
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Re: Hatch vent question. (Nox)
I thought there was a website where they sold a high-quality piece, ie better than Ecklers/MAD?
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
I bought an EZ Vent. I paid for it by Paypal ($20) and I had it delivered within three days. I love it. It installs without tools. I am glad I didn't buy the ones from Eckler's.
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products.html
i'm about to buy one, i just want to know where to get it and whether to get one that you need a tool for or just slips on. :confused:
I bought an EZ Vent. I paid for it by Paypal ($20) and I had it delivered within three days. I love it. It installs without tools. I am glad I didn't buy the ones from Eckler's.
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products.html