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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Hope so, do any of you have them,hatch vents

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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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I had one on my '85 corvette, it worked GREAT!

but it's still not as good as having a convertable!



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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RPOZ4Z
I had one on my '85 corvette, it worked GREAT!

but it's still not as good as having a convertable!




Looks like its working to me
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Had one on my 93 coupe, and it really did work great except for the hatch being noisy going over bumps. Maybe thats why they recommend 2 for the C5
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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mine worked great
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Ok, I give, please enlighten on what it should be doing, I'm curious.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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I've seen some older ones with it, never a C5 or 6 though???
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ttaylor
Ok, I give, please enlighten on what it should be doing, I'm curious.
Helps reduce cabin air turbulence with the coupe's top off.
Streamlines airflow out of the cabin.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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I have those vents. Only use them if your top is off. May introduce exhaust fumes into the interior if you use them with the top on. I also remove my rear shade to cut down on the flapping. Cuts down the turbulance a little with the vents.

Installed mine today for the run to Sears Point/Infineon Raceway for the ALMS race Sunday. I'll put the top back on when I get there but I'll keep the vents on to give the car some ventilation while parked. Its supposed to be in the high 90's for the race. Can't imagine driving a hot racecar with helmet and nomex on.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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wow i rather live with the turbulence
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Went out to a cruzin tonite, made all the difference in the world
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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i have one for my vert and it is nice on trips with top down
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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I had one for my 94 cpe, worked well for air flow and when you had the car parked and closed up. The way it locks in, alarm still works when it's installed. C5 needs 2 because of the latch on each side of the deck lid.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by PolishDude
wow i rather live with the turbulence
I think they look like s_it.maybe if your going on a LONG highway run id use them.but i dont like the look.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Yep, they work!!
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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I love mine on my coupe. I have autocrossed and drag raced with them on. Besides air flow, it gives it a "spoiler" look (or that "your trunk is open" look ) .
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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You would not keep them in all the time, cruzin with the top off, or parked to let some air in !!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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Use them on my C4 and my C5.. never leave home with out em!

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