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post Dec 23 2011, 08:06 AM
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I did a seach but didnt find anything. Has anyone tried this? Thank you for any help
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post Dec 23 2011, 08:09 AM
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yes Honda did it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I have thought about seeing if that setup could be adapted, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort. Just more noise and a possible vacuum would be created
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post Dec 23 2011, 08:12 AM
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Sounds like one more system to end up breaking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:01 AM
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If you look at high end convertibles they have a rear windscreen that pops up. This is to stop the wind buffeting as the air rolls over from the windshield.
A 914 already has this permanently in place.

As Scotty said the noise, mid-engine means the engine is less than a couple of feet from your head, add to that the fact it's aircooled. My bet is you'd have quite the ringing in your ears after a ride.
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:14 AM
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I'd rather have the roll up nite blinds that were used for LeMans.
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:23 AM
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Pull your rear window out and drive the car around for a while. BTDT. Once. Bring ear plugs.
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:50 AM
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What I want is side vent windows. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 09:54 AM
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Dittto on the side vents
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post Dec 23 2011, 11:06 AM
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Pull your rear window out and drive the car around for a while. BTDT. Once. Bring ear plugs.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Enough said.
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post Dec 23 2011, 11:26 AM
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Geez, I thought this thread was about something totally different from the title...

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post Dec 23 2011, 11:39 AM
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There is a fairly significant "hump" in the middle of the rear firewall.
I just covered it in carpet and painted the engine side last night.

This would make it impossible for the rear window to roll down.

Stu
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post Dec 23 2011, 11:41 AM
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I drove around the block once with the rear window out of the car.

Once. That was more than enough.

The shape of the firewall does not lend itself to a roll-down window. You would have to flatten out enough of the firewall to make a space for the window, which would either cut into the inlet for cooling air, or into the seat travel. A new backpad would be needed, of course. At a guess, you'd probably wind up losing at least 6" of seat travel, which would be quite uncomfortable for most of us.

Add that to the very dubious benefits of having a REALLY LOUD engine right behind your head with zero sound insulation.

No, not worth it at all.

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post Dec 23 2011, 12:45 PM
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QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Dec 23 2011, 07:50 AM) *

What I want is side vent windows. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Or you could always quit smoking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Dec 23 2011, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Dec 23 2011, 12:41 PM) *

I drove around the block once with the rear window out of the car.

Once. That was more than enough.

The shape of the firewall does not lend itself to a roll-down window. You would have to flatten out enough of the firewall to make a space for the window, which would either cut into the inlet for cooling air, or into the seat travel. A new backpad would be needed, of course. At a guess, you'd probably wind up losing at least 6" of seat travel, which would be quite uncomfortable for most of us.

Add that to the very dubious benefits of having a REALLY LOUD engine right behind your head with zero sound insulation.

No, not worth it at all.

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post Dec 23 2011, 08:43 PM
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Corvettes had a pop-out window in the 70s, there was a reason they changed the design, and the engine wasn't even behind that one..
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post Dec 23 2011, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 23 2011, 10:45 AM) *

QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Dec 23 2011, 07:50 AM) *

What I want is side vent windows. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Or you could always quit smoking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

That's not why. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) A teener vents smoke very well with the window cracked.
I want to direct more fresh air into the cabin to cool the driver in the summer heat.
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post Dec 24 2011, 01:09 PM
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+1 on the vent wing windows, they'd be awesome
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