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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 11:52 AM
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I found some photos

https://www.americanmuscle.com/produ...tomerpics=true
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The good news? It is an inexpensive add on. The very good news? It appears to be reversible with some certainty. But the bad news? It takes tacky to a whole new level.
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The only way louvers could possibly look good would be replacing the glass with them - and then it would only be a slim chance of looking good.

But still better than a split window....
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Looks like something GM would have stuck on it, had they thought of it.
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I love how adding misc painted engine covers, custom sill plates, trunk covers, luggage with the Corvette logo, and "areo" parts that do nothing is considered fine, but louvers are considered tacky.

Never change Corvette owners.
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I love how adding misc painted engine covers, custom sill plates, trunk covers, luggage with the Corvette logo, and "areo" parts that do nothing is considered fine, but louvers are considered tacky.

Never change Corvette owners.
Hood mounted tachometers. Eh?

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Hood mounted tachometers. Eh?
I've yet to see one on a Vette, but sure.
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Originally Posted by papillion
Hood mounted tachometers. Eh?
Go on.......
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Go on.......
I'm pretty sure he thinks he's being clever by taking a shot at the hood mounted tachs on various Pontiacs.
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I'm not into adding stuff to my car but I don't think it looks bad.
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I agree, I'm not doing it, but I don"t hate it.
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The 1970s return from the dead!!!
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I kinda like it but it defeats the whole purpose of buying the coupe so you can see the engine. Might as well get the HTC.
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These louvers are a legit full window replacement with an integrated roof scoop. Looks like all mounting points line up with factory mounting points.





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Going from ugly to unbelievable.
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I'm pretty sure he thinks he's being clever by taking a shot at the hood mounted tachs on various Pontiacs.
No not clever. Perceptive.
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I wouldn't buy it, but I wouldn't call it ugly. It's just 5 years too late.

Still priced better than those $600 ACS mud flaps I've seen.
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No not clever. Perceptive. Perhaps you should try it before taking a shot at before taking s shot at most all the folks here found. Eh?
Do you even understand the words that just fell out of your mouth?
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