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Old 08-28-2009, 07:47 PM   #1
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Louvers Opinions???

I have a 91 Z28 that I was thinking about purchasing Louvers for on the rear glass, any opinions on them? I cant seem to make up my mind
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Old 08-28-2009, 08:15 PM   #2
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

Personally I like them but I think you will find most people on this board don't (just like most most don't like bra's either)
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Old 08-28-2009, 08:16 PM   #3
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

oh i love them, i have them and they really do keep the inside cooler.

Louvers > Tints by far
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:29 PM   #4
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

I have them on my 92 and love them with my color. Here are some pics of them. BTW I found the louvers for 75 bucks
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:51 PM   #5
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Looks nice!!
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Old 08-28-2009, 11:38 PM   #6
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

Thanks IROC#1. I couldnt pass them up for that price and I had been looking some. any way to tell if they are the factory ones or repro? the piece above my 3rd break light is broken but not noticeable unless you look for it.
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

I like the louvers, but I like the other style that has the straight "slits" on the most back part, but a different style louvers on the side...i dont know if you know what I mean...I'll try to find a pic.

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Old 08-29-2009, 12:23 AM   #8
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

i think louvers are ugly personally
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Old 08-29-2009, 01:01 AM   #9
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I like mine better but to every man his own!!! Those ones dont look bad but I have seen i guess a "more mild" version of something like that.
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:04 AM   #10
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I have to say I love them I prefer them black but they look cool painted also. Wish I could find a used set for sale locally.
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:14 PM   #11
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I found mine on craigslist about 45 min from my house. Went and got em the same day. The poor iroc they were on was in terrible shape
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:26 PM   #12
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I love them, but i want to see an inside view looking out the back. Do they block off any vision on the sides?
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:45 PM   #13
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I have them on my 92 and love them with my color. Here are some pics of them. BTW I found the louvers for 75 bucks
these are the only louvers i would get...the ones with out the third brake light even better (even if my car had it)

and great find for $75!!
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Old 08-31-2009, 02:37 PM   #14
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

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Well I have my back window tinted 5% under them so I really cant see anyway. But it seems to block a lot more vision out the back and a lot out the sides then when I just had my tint.

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I figured since I had the 3rd I would get the ones that did but for some reason my light doesnt even work (prob just needs a bulb but in school so no time or money!!!) lol But ya i couldnt pass 75 for them since they run what about 300 and up new?
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

I Payed bout $300... a good 10 yrs ago for a set of aluminum ones
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Old 08-31-2009, 03:51 PM   #16
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

I like lovers used to have em on mine. but hard as hell to see out of at night with a dark tint.



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Old 08-31-2009, 09:43 PM   #17
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Thanks for the responses guys!!
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

Those do look like factory louvers, Dirk. What piece is cracked? I have spare parts that are brand new.
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Old 09-09-2009, 01:02 AM   #19
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Those do look like factory louvers, Dirk. What piece is cracked? I have spare parts that are brand new.

If you look real close the piece right above my third break light that runs horizontal is not there. It doesnt hurt anything and is barely visible but i dont think there are any "parts" to fix it its just cracked plastic.

BTW. I will get pics posted from inside, havent had the time to get around to it lately due to college starting back up.
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

Personally I've always hated louvers, there's not many aftermarket options for these cars, and it's hard enough to make them look good.

Making an already bulky rear end, bulkier looking will just completely mess the car up in my opinion. The way I've always judged cars is basically weighing in my mind what's going on at the back and rear, to sort of balance it out.

For example if you go and put on a huge 5 inch spoiler from Hawks Third Gen Parts, with a stock flat hood, it's going to look goofy, and if you add a huge 5 inch cowl hood, with no spoiler, it may look goofy like that too.

I've always figured car looks as a balancing act, too not have too much bulk or too much going on in one spot, to make it flow. Not to get to the point too quick, but them louvers just add way too much bulk in the back, but to each his own!
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Re: Louvers Opinions???

I think that louvers look good on the thirdgen cars.
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