Lets talk about rear window louvers.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Dallas, TX area
RE: Lets talk about rear window louvers.
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You want pics of a bent box?[8D] I wont get these on for a couple of weeks
I go back to work tomorrow then on vacation for 2 weeks. I just bought the 1/4 louvers from ninosport and will have to install them too. I think I am going to keep these, the bends are not real noticable unless you are looking for them and I managed to straighten them out some by hand.
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You want pics of a bent box?[8D] I wont get these on for a couple of weeks
I go back to work tomorrow then on vacation for 2 weeks. I just bought the 1/4 louvers from ninosport and will have to install them too. I think I am going to keep these, the bends are not real noticable unless you are looking for them and I managed to straighten them out some by hand.[IMG]local://upfiles/98733/2DA267D2E60A40EA83BF412374D7145D.jpg[/IMG]
Looks like you got them straightened just fine.
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 623
From: Arizona
RE: Lets talk about rear window louvers.
I'm thinking about getting the astra hammonds. Anyone wanna sell me theirs? Also I was reading on another forum about speed rating. How fast can you go with these, or were they just talking about something inconsequential?
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 623
From: Arizona
RE: Lets talk about rear window louvers.
Yes, they are and have a hinge for easy cleaning. Run an extra hundred bucks though. I dont like the way those ones look though. I could have sworn I saw someone selling their astra hammonds! I want to know who that was lol.
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 91
From: Texas
RE: Lets talk about rear window louvers.
I've had mine up to 80ish for a good 30 minutes in one stretch and not so much as a flutter. I really dont see them move anywhere at all.
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 91
From: Texas
RE: Lets talk about rear window louvers.
Amazon beats anywhere I have seen by at least $100. I had some minor bends on the supports from crappy handling but I straightened them out and went with it. I put mine on out in the driveway. No tools are really needed at all. Just some 100 o/o alcohol to clean the window and some clear silicon sealer to seal the edges after you mount the brackets. The instructions that come with them are good, just have patience and follow them to the T. If it is really hot where you are you may have to wait till late in the afternoon to start cause they say you have to do it between certain temps or do it inside. Let the mounts set up a day or so before you remount the louvers and take it for a ride. It was very easy. Just take your time and follow the instructions.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Dallas, TX area
RE: Lets talk about rear window louvers.
The only time I've seen mine flutter is when I take it through one of those car washes with the blowers at the end. I haven't had my car above 80 since I got them, but I've never seen them move on the highway.
Installation is really easy. You'll need 100% alcohol, which is also called denatured alcahol. Get it at a paint store. You'll need some paper towels, and some silicone sealer. Oh, and a pen of some kind that will mark on glass. A magic marker or grease pencil will do. But as was said before, follow the instructions to a T and you won't have any trouble.
One thing to watch out for, though. Don't mount the bottom mounts right up against the edge of the glass like they look like they should go. Push them out as far as they will go toward the outside of the car. That's because the holes on the louvers won't fit otherwise.
Installation is really easy. You'll need 100% alcohol, which is also called denatured alcahol. Get it at a paint store. You'll need some paper towels, and some silicone sealer. Oh, and a pen of some kind that will mark on glass. A magic marker or grease pencil will do. But as was said before, follow the instructions to a T and you won't have any trouble.
One thing to watch out for, though. Don't mount the bottom mounts right up against the edge of the glass like they look like they should go. Push them out as far as they will go toward the outside of the car. That's because the holes on the louvers won't fit otherwise.
