rear louvers
10-30-2007, 08:53 PM
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rear louvers
i was looking at the rear window louvers on ninosport and noticed that there is an aluminum one for 400 or an abs plastic one for i think 250. does any one know anything about either of the two?
10-30-2007, 09:07 PM
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RE: rear louvers
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
10-31-2007, 12:43 AM
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RE: rear louvers
ORIGINAL: Supercruzin
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
10-31-2007, 09:41 AM
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RE: rear louvers
The ABS ones are bulky looking and just look cheap in my opinion. I went with the aluminum ones and you can see there is a lot of labor involved in making them and the quality is worthy of a factory option.I bought them from Cervini's at the Fords at Carlisle show. They aren't the manufacturer so shop around on price. I try and by the big or expensive stuff at these types of shows since: a) no shipping and b) usually vedors offer special show pricing. I paid $380 which is still a lot but I do like them.
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10-31-2007, 09:42 AM
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RE: rear louvers
ORIGINAL: Supercruzin
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
10-31-2007, 06:25 PM
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RE: rear louvers
ORIGINAL: OIIIIO
How's that? Don't you have a vert or you have a coupe as well?
ORIGINAL: Supercruzin
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
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10-31-2007, 06:28 PM
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RE: rear louvers
ORIGINAL: banka87
If the abs is prepped right you can't tell the difference.
ORIGINAL: Supercruzin
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
The metal ones are smooth and will not sag after they get hot over time with like abs will. Both can be painted but the abs is textured and wouldn't look as good. Most of the metal ones also have hinges so they can be taken off to clean the rear window. The abs is stuck on with 3M tape and can't be lifted to clean the glass.
I'm going to get the metal ones and paint the same color as my car when the prices come down some.
