Driving with Louvers, blind spot or not?
03-16-2010, 03:40 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 22
Driving with Louvers, blind spot or not?
I drive a 2007 Mustang. Even if those back windows slightly make you feel safer, I'm tempted to add some black loavers just cause they look bad ***. Any Louver owners ever had that issue when looking over the shoulder?
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03-16-2010, 06:48 PM
#2
6th Gear Member
Are you takijng rear window louvers or quarter window louvers? I have both. The quarter window louvers will slightly reduce your view providing you get the type that are slotted and open towards the rear. As far as the rear window louver, it has no affect your ability to see out the rear window. If anything, it helps by reducing glare.
03-17-2010, 08:30 AM
#4
4th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,249
For me, the only time they block my view is when I'm in a parking lot, parked between 2 cars and trying to back out. I have to back out a little farther than normal and use the passenger window to look for oncoming cars. As far as driving, I've always just used my mirrors.
03-17-2010, 12:15 PM
#5
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 217
Same for me. You just have to be more careful backing up and doing lane changes.
Joe C
Joe C
For me, the only time they block my view is when I'm in a parking lot, parked between 2 cars and trying to back out. I have to back out a little farther than normal and use the passenger window to look for oncoming cars. As far as driving, I've always just used my mirrors.
03-19-2010, 07:09 PM
#8
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CT
Posts: 88
Don't mean to sound stupid but...How do you Guys clean the outside of the glass with the slotted quarter window louvers? Is there some sort of trick, or just need a skinny set of fingers? Some cool widget maybe?
12-09-2010, 07:13 AM
#10
6th Gear Member
9 months to follow-up. LOL!
It's been awhile, but I recall paying about $189 for the pair of painted Wheelskin quarter window louvers. I got a very good deal on my Astra-Hammond rear window louvers since they were scratched and I was having them repainted anyway, but if I recall, THAT cost me about $400 including having the Ford body shop paint to match.
It's been awhile, but I recall paying about $189 for the pair of painted Wheelskin quarter window louvers. I got a very good deal on my Astra-Hammond rear window louvers since they were scratched and I was having them repainted anyway, but if I recall, THAT cost me about $400 including having the Ford body shop paint to match.