Which hatch vent works best?
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From: Lawrenceville Georgia
Which hatch vent works best?
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (VetteWave)
Without a pic I'm not sure if either matches mine from MAD.
It twists into position on the hatch striker, keeps the hatch up an inch or so and requires a little adjustment of the prong to depress the hatch light button.
Frankly I don't use mine much as my hatch glass it is heavily tinted and I get strong reflection of my rear deck in the rear view. Also, on NE NJ roads, I get a lot of shake of the hatch which sort of bothers me. I didn't realy notice a reduction in "turbulence" nor wind noise with the top off.
It twists into position on the hatch striker, keeps the hatch up an inch or so and requires a little adjustment of the prong to depress the hatch light button.
Frankly I don't use mine much as my hatch glass it is heavily tinted and I get strong reflection of my rear deck in the rear view. Also, on NE NJ roads, I get a lot of shake of the hatch which sort of bothers me. I didn't realy notice a reduction in "turbulence" nor wind noise with the top off.
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (VetteWave)
You could also try one like this. Been too hot lately to use it though.
http://home.austin.rr.com/wjen/EZVent.htm
http://home.austin.rr.com/wjen/EZVent.htm
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (VetteNoob)
I've got an EZVent also and it works great!! :yesnod: Best $25 I've spent on ole red yet!
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (VetteWave)
I had the one you show as option two, be careful this one does not stop you hatch from trying to come down when you hit a bump, the window trying to come down in turn bends the bracket with the switch for the hatch lights. I had this problem and it set off my alarm because the bracket was bent and just the slightest amount of wind would make the alarm think that someone had opened the hatch. I ended up buying the EZ Vent that is shown in the other response, works much better, am completely satisfied with it.
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (cnl3rd)
Mine looks similar to the one in #1. Works nice but I've overtightened it and cracked it in two place. Mine is cast from very cheap pot metal and will break rather than bend. Came from MAD I believe.
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (Blue 92)
Option 3: EZ VENT!
Many forum users have this and are very happy. THe website has just changed, it's now http://www.corvettegadgetman.com
Many forum users have this and are very happy. THe website has just changed, it's now http://www.corvettegadgetman.com
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (VetteWave)
I'm glad I checked out this post! :D I just ordered an EZ-vent too! :yesnod: You can't beat the price. :cheers:
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Re: Which hatch vent works best? (Kevin McGrade)
The one I produced is by far the best :yesnod: But I don't have anymore :nonod:
Kevin, what did you sell them for when you made them?
[Modified by VetteNoob, 9:00 AM 7/23/2002]
