Had one, used it extensively for 6 month's, hit a pot hole and it broke.
First Thoughts: "Ventmaster" Hatch Vent
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Sacramento CA
I have a Ventmaster 1 (courtesy of a generous forum member) and I love it. My vette is having some electrical issues so I haven't had a chance to really test out the vent, but it definately improves airflow (no A/C in my vette either) and the exhaust has never sounded sooo good 
Pro
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Actually, spring steel is REALLY strong. Which brand did you break?
Spring steel has very high fatigue strength. The plunger for the hatch ajar switch is only plastic though, and for the ventmaster, the only thing carrying the weight of the window is the pressure in the hatch struts, and that switch, which is bad design IMO.
Spring steel has very high fatigue strength. The plunger for the hatch ajar switch is only plastic though, and for the ventmaster, the only thing carrying the weight of the window is the pressure in the hatch struts, and that switch, which is bad design IMO.
At times you do smell exhaust if you're in traffic and there's a breeze blowing the wrong direction but never while driving.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2002
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by FX GS
Also, due to the aerodynamic change, it puts a little more downforce on the rear end for improved handling!!
Well, I can release my hatch from my keyless entry while driving... So how's that for downforce?
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From: sharon MA
My 2004 C5
Originally Posted by bradvette
I'm VERY pleased with mine, also have the gadgetman version. As others have said, very solid and stable. Well worth the approx. $20 price! (if I remmeber correctly)
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Originally Posted by Steve Zamcheck
I just got the EZ Vent from Gadgetman. Fits fine. Problem: The interior lights do not go out when the hatch is closed. Help
Do you have both pieces? There should be a hook piece that extends the latch to hold the hatch down and there should be a straight piece the extends the post that will turn your lights off. I imagine if you don't have the straight piece the hatch will still stay closed, but the lights will remian on.
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Oh I'm just SO sick of hearing about your FREE hatch vent. I only barely missed getting yours myself! As Maxwell Smart would say, "Missed it by THAT much!" Just kidding, glad you're enjoying it. 
I'll get one by next summer but will use it more when parked at work all day because I'm more of a climate control kind of guy when driving! Old and spoiled, I guess.... 
I'll get one by next summer but will use it more when parked at work all day because I'm more of a climate control kind of guy when driving! Old and spoiled, I guess....
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From: sharon MA
Originally Posted by TA
Do you have both pieces? There should be a hook piece that extends the latch to hold the hatch down and there should be a straight piece the extends the post that will turn your lights off. I imagine if you don't have the straight piece the hatch will still stay closed, but the lights will remian on.
Gadgetman is trying to help, but I see no solution.
