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Old 07-30-2008, 10:06 PM
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Default Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

Well unfortunately I don't have my mustang yet, but I'll be getting it later this year. But I was wondering with the installation of quarter window scoops or louvers does this create a major blindspot or is it not that bad?
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Old 07-30-2008, 10:36 PM
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I don't have any problem at all...but I have heard others complain. I can see fine though.
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Old 07-31-2008, 03:25 AM
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I have heard others complain and I have no issues whatsoever and I have 5% tint all around....the big side mirrors work very well!
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Old 07-31-2008, 07:18 AM
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Default RE: Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

I can see through my louvers, but not QUITE as well as before they were installed.Vision thru them is a bit limited due to the angle of the louvers such that looking out the rear passenger side I can't quite see to the 4:00 position quite as well but can see farther back just fine. Fortunately, the passenger door window is large. Of course, if you get the scoop style louvers you won't see squat out of that window. Imagine that.
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Old 07-31-2008, 07:22 AM
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Default RE: Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

Mine create a blindspot but you learn to adjust. Haven't had any problems.. Not to mention my hood takes up almost half the windshield and my ducktail half the rear window... Driven this way for 20 thousand miles. My car is a 2007 too!
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Old 07-31-2008, 02:00 PM
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Default RE: Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

It takes a little bit of vision away obviously, since there is an object on your window there, but it is not significant. You can still see just fine.
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Old 07-31-2008, 04:40 PM
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Default RE: Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

Depends on the louvres. I have the Silverhorse Racing flush mount ones and they are only slightly worse than the actual glass. And they look MF'n awesome!



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Old 07-31-2008, 04:59 PM
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Default RE: Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

The only problem you might face is when backing out of a parking space.Sometimes I have to back up a little too much to see if anyone is in the way. It's not a big deal if you ask me, but thats it.
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:12 PM
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Dustin is right. I have the Roush and they do impede vision,Not to mentionthe mounting hardware sucks. They use these fragile little u-clips that just don't grab the screw very well. No more automatic carwashes for me either. I have to tighten down about once a month (but not too tight as I will mess up the u-clip). The Silverhorse flush mount are the way to go. Tricky install as you have to remove factory glass but very little vision loss and they do look great. I'll be switching soon.

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Old 08-01-2008, 09:53 PM
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Default RE: Blind spot with window scoops/louvers

Does anyone know if anybody on MF has Cervini Quarter Window Covers on here, they look pretty sick but I've only seen them in pictures on American Muscle.
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