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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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I don't like the wind that I get when I take the top off my coupe. Any thoughts on whether a windjammer or hatch vents work better to cut down on the wind turbulence? Thanks
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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I purchased the "hatch vents" not long ago, used them maybe twice, they do help with air flow, but you get some exhaust fumes feeding back into the car. I'll use them again, especially now that Fall is upon us .
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Haven't really heard much about the windjammer and how effective it is. There have been a few posts here on the hatch vents and that does seem to cut down on the turbulance.
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The hatch vents are effective in reducing turbulence. Not 100% but about 75%. The drawback is everyone honking and pointing telling you "Your hatch is open!"
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Originally Posted by Kevin G
The hatch vents are effective in reducing turbulence. Not 100% but about 75%. The drawback is everyone honking and pointing telling you "Your hatch is open!"
I can honestly see that happening... plenty of times.
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I was told by a x-owner of the wind jammer that is was a peice of junk, I hav the hatch vents and they work OK
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Thanks for the input. Good to hear that the hatch vents work (to a degree anyway) since they are $100+ cheaper than the windjammer.
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