Question for those with Louvers installed

[TheShit]

Any regrets, or anything you wish you would have done differently?

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[IPOGT]

The last time I had louvers on my back window was on my 1979 Camaro. I was on the highway one day and at about 70 MPH they flew off, hit the pavement, tumbled while disintegrating and then smashed into bits against the median. I was left staring at my rear view mirror in disbelief...

 

[geep81]

I have louvers and I take them off and put them back on randomly. I have done it 3 times now. And it's cool to change up the look when you want.

I did much much better applying them the 2nd and 3rd times.

I love them, no regrets.

 

[Rhyanski]

What would be the purpose of louvers in 2015+ mustangs anyways? Apart from the door windows, no other window opens, and there's no any ventilation needed there. I can't understand whether it is pure aesthetic mod or there's actually any practical application to performance.

Same question for side scoops on the California special edition. There's no vent to the rear wheels, so I doubt this would do any cooling. These scoops are sold separately and are advertised as "No drilling required, attached with strong dual-side adhesive tape".

If we're talking pure looks only - I love the 50th anniversary side windows, which resemble the famous louvers, but are glass only. Check this thread - I'd love to have those on my Mach1

50th anniversary louvered windows

Anyone that can actually explain the practical effect of louvers and side-scoops?

 

[RSPEK 178]

What would be the purpose of louvers in 2015+ mustangs anyways? Apart from the door windows, no other window opens, and there's no any ventilation needed there. I can't understand whether it is pure aesthetic mod or there's actually any practical application to performance.

Same question for side scoops on the California special edition. There's no vent to the rear wheels, so I doubt this would do any cooling. These scoops are sold separately and are advertised as "No drilling required, attached with strong dual-side adhesive tape".

If we're talking pure looks only - I love the 50th anniversary side windows, which resemble the famous louvers, but are glass only. Check this thread - I'd love to have those on my Mach1

50th anniversary louvered windows

Anyone that can actually explain the practical effect of louvers and side-scoops?

I have a rear louver and would not be without it. With such a long slope rear window the sun heats the car up and cooks the leather seats The louver keeps direct sun off, car is cooler and is also harder to see into and looks cool. Appreciate it’s a matter of personal choice.

 

[MCS]

I've been debating this myself; the side ones that is. I love the old style look; partially because I'm old LOL.My wallpaper doesn't help when I'm at the office.

 

[Rhyanski]

Ok, then it is kind of debatable, more of a personal choice. You can apply dark foil to those and they'll do the same, more or less... and I consider windshield and back window are far more prone to letting the sun in and promote heat in the car than any side windows.

So, then again, whether they look pleasing - as long as you like it, why should you care about what the people are thinking I haven't decided for myself yet whether I like them or not. Definitely I love the 50-Anny glass ones.

What about the side scoops that you can just stick to the sides of the car. If they're functional and direct air to the rear breaks, then it makes sense, but just putting 2 boxes at the sides of the car for no particular reason, which may only cause some weird howling noises, does not make much sense, right?

 

[Bobn57]

Ok, then it is kind of debatable, more of a personal choice. You can apply dark foil to those and they'll do the same, more or less... and I consider windshield and back window are far more prone to letting the sun in and promote heat in the car than any side windows.

So, then again, whether they look pleasing - as long as you like it, why should you care about what the people are thinking I haven't decided for myself yet whether I like them or not. Definitely I love the 50-Anny glass ones.

What about the side scoops that you can just stick to the sides of the car. If they're functional and direct air to the rear breaks, then it makes sense, but just putting 2 boxes at the sides of the car for no particular reason, which may only cause some weird howling noises, does not make much sense, right?

My 21 GT/CS has the side scoops. They are not functional but I like the look as they are part of the original 68 GT/CS package. They are blocked in the front with a honeycomb plastic insert and there is no noise I hear when driving. Here's some history....
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1968-ford-mustang-gt-cs-california-special

 

[Rhyanski]

Ok, then I get it, it's just the looks. I can't justify the price for those however. I don't really find them appealing. They add a nice curve change on the body, but then again, I don't dig the looks.
I love the wheels on the CS though!

 

[Bobn57]

Ok, then I get it, it's just the looks. I can't justify the price for those however. I don't really find them appealing. They add a nice curve change on the body, but then again, I don't dig the looks.
I love the wheels on the CS though!

Thanks. I've loved Mustangs since I saw a 1968 at a local Ford dealer when I was a kid and have owned a few of them over the years. I was never really a GT/CS fan until recently when I ordered this one. I like the homage it pays to the original GT/CS. I like the wheels but not sure if I love them yet I really wanted a set of Cragars like I had on a 68 fastback but I have not found anyone that makes them yet. I still like the old school look but will probably keep these wheels.

 

[Rhyanski]

The Bullit stock and the 2021 Mach 1 Magnetic rims carry that old school vibe and still look modern. I was thinking of changing the stock ones, but they kind of started growing on me...

 

[ay1820]

I second the comments about helping to keep your car cool. I had an '83 GT fastback with T-Tops, so lots of glass making for a nice greenhouse. Without the louvers the A/C could not keep up on hot days. The louvers made a significant improvement.

 

[ay1820]

Thanks. I've loved Mustangs since I saw a 1968 at a local Ford dealer when I was a kid and have owned a few of them over the years. I was never really a GT/CS fan until recently when I ordered this one. I like the homage it pays to the original GT/CS. I like the wheels but not sure if I love them yet I really wanted a set of Cragars like I had on a 68 fastback but I have not found anyone that makes them yet. I still like the old school look but will probably keep these wheels.

I didn't shop specifically for a GT/CS, but that was how the car I ended up buying was equipped. I like really like the grill treatment and the interior trim, and the rims are growing on me more and more, but I could live without the fake side scoops. If I still have this car 4 or 5 years from now, I may just pull them off.

 

[DougS550]

Any regrets, or anything you wish you would have done differently?

I love mine. I used heavy duty hook and loop adhesive stick tape to mount. That way I can remove and reinstall if needed.

 

[Rhyanski]

Sorry for the question, but how's the visibility in the back mirror with that thing covering it all. Don't get me wrong, I love the menacing look, but kind of i think rear view is obstructed.

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