Solution to Buffeting
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Drifting
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From: Melbourne FL
St. Jude Donor '09 & '11
Solution to Buffeting
I had a really nice surprise today. The weather here in Florida is absolutely perfect for top off right now and I discovered I had no buffeting at all today - absolutely none at any speed (up to 80 today). How? I installed a cargo partition (2 minute job) from Exotic Vette a couple of weeks ago! I love the partition and its worth every penny to get rid of the buffeting when the windows are down or the top is off! Plus it looks a lot better than it did with the device I was using to stop the buffeting that raised the trunk lid a bit.
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From: Tucson Arizona
The 'buffeting' was so bad you would drive around with your rear hatch open.
I recall hearing about the 'hatch open' gizmo but I never heard of anyone that used one. I'm really glad the partition solved your problem
Thanks for sharing.
I recall hearing about the 'hatch open' gizmo but I never heard of anyone that used one. I'm really glad the partition solved your problem Thanks for sharing.
Burning Brakes
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From: NJ
Ok...
Well someone tell me why this hasn't been advertised as such? I think exotic vetts needs a new marketing person IF this is true. Can some others with this confirm the buffeting reduction claim?
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Melting Slicks
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Who can confirm the buffeting benefit? That would seal the deal for me!
Team Owner
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I've had it in my C6 for several years and it has several benefits that work for me. The rear speakers sound better and there is less noise from the rear. In addition it provides a neat storage space that stops items from sliding to the rear. I also have Exotic Vettes insulation package. I never remove my top so I can't answer the buffeting question.
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Drifting
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From: Melbourne FL
St. Jude Donor '09 & '11
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I've had it in my C6 for several years and it has several benefits that work for me. The rear speakers sound better and there is less noise from the rear. In addition it provides a neat storage space that stops items from sliding to the rear. I also have Exotic Vettes insulation package. I never remove my top so I can't answer the buffeting question.
what? in california? dang...mine is off all the time. as long as it's above 55* it's off if i can help it. try it...you'll like it.
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