Hatchback window vents

[Beastlick]

So I've had this idea brewing about building a set of window vents for my Sonic that resemble similar designs seen on various rally cars.

These vents are used to reduce the helicopter effect the hatch sometimes get with the front windows down. It also allows heat to escape in the warm summer months rather than "cracking the window" Most of all it just looks Bad A$$ on a hatch.

They install very easily by rolling the window down halfway, sliding them into the weather stripping on the upper edge of the window and then rolling the window back up into the lower track of the vent, securing it in place.

I will be offering these soon as a base version with just holes, and an upgraded version with either aluminum mesh or Uni filter material in between.

 

[TMac]

Yes! I'm in for a pair
Trevor

 

[INeFFeCTiVE]

Dude... what do you think about louvres? I think that could be bad ass also.

 

[Rowdy_Sonic_RS]

I've been thinking about louvres as well. I want a set to cover the rear door handles.


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[RMinNJ]

Does it make less sound than just having the windows cracked that amount?

Sadly, I have a sedan

 

[Bosgarage57]

Very cool idea. Do you worry about bugs crawling into it?

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[INeFFeCTiVE]

From the construction pictures... you could easily add a screen in there... So I would not worry about bugs.

 

[Beastlick]

Very cool idea. Do you worry about bugs crawling into it?

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From the construction pictures... you could easily add a screen in there... So I would not worry about bugs.

There is a possibility with the fully open version shown. Like I mentioned above, this will be the "base" version.

I'll also be offering a filter version and mesh screen versions as well. Should have the final design dialed in by next weekend and then I can get pricing information for each option.

 

[Beastlick]

Louvers would look awesome but much harder to produce. For now, the holes do the trick and will help keep the cost down.

 

[Bosgarage57]

How does it line up with the window "visors" I currently have that on my car and really like them.

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[DocS]

Those look awesome but I'm in the Pacific Northwest and we get rain constantly for most of the year. In the summer it comes in sporadically which is a nice relief. Those would let in so much water. Too bad too because I could dig them.

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[MaD]

Ya... love the NW but rain does happen, I just use my sunroof and open the back as a vent, keeps the rain out and let's the heat out [emoji41]

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[Beastlick]

Taking orders if anyone is interested.

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/classifieds-selling/20460-fs-hatchback-window-vents.html?

 

[Darb]

These things are sweet, as always you do amazing work. Would there be anyway to make them so you could have them on all the time and still be able to roll the window all the way up?

The window could possibly slide in between the two pieces and fill in those holes? I want them so bad but thats the only thing holding me back. Im assuming that there would be no way to hold pressure on them and thats why theyre designed the way you made them?

 

[Beastlick]

Yeah, the window actually holds them in place. The upper portion of the vent acts as a window, sliding up into the trim. Interesting idea, but I'd have to think of a way to make it mount differently.

 

[Darb]

Makes sense, thankyou for the response. I might have to order a set in the near future.

 

[Beastlick]

Finished up a set of vents with both mesh and foam filter material. Great news is the foam also keeps water out.

Also finished up a set for YosemiteSam here on SOF

 

[mja]

This is cool, keep up the great work with custom sonic parts!

 

[MatthewMenze]

Will these work with weathertech in channel visors? I really think the combo would be great together.

 

[Natesriv]

Will these work with weathertech in channel visors? I really think the combo would be great together.

I don't think so. The techs fit up into the upper channel and that might prevent his invention from being held in the upper portion...