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The_Beast_ · 11-30-2008, 02:28 AM

Has anyone thought about getting these, or know what aftermarket companies might make them. My uncles 86 IROC-Z had it and I think it'll look sick on the new maro.

fixxer56 · 11-30-2008, 04:54 AM

I think it would be a good look.Hopefully someone will make them. I mean, they make them for a VW Beetle

MerF · 11-30-2008, 08:27 AM

I will have to see it, maybe even a chop of it. When I see the occasional new Mustang with it I grimace, so I can't imagine having a better reaction with the Camaro.

I just find those things very hit or miss...mostly miss.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 11-30-2008, 08:53 AM

You mean rear window louvers?

By any chance, is your hair starting to grow a little longer in the back and shorter up front?

Window louvers looked great on the second and third generation cars, yet there is a reason you don't oft see them on first gens:

(1). Because they weren't even popular in the late 60's except on racecars

(2). They don't look good on a first gen

I've thought about it a few times, but honestly I couldn't imagine how they'd look on the new Camaro. First gen Camaros never wore window louvers so I don't have a reference as to how they'd look on our 5th gens.

EllwynX · 11-30-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

You mean rear window louvers?

By any chance, is your hair starting to grow a little longer in the back and shorter up front?

Window louvers looked great on the second and third generation cars, yet there is a reason you don't oft see them on first gens:

(1). Because they weren't even popular in the late 60's except on racecars

(2). They don't look good on a first gen

I've thought about it a few times, but honestly I couldn't imagine how they'd look on the new Camaro. First gen Camaros never wore window louvers so I don't have a reference as to how they'd look on our 5th gens.

What actual purpose did they serve anyway? I never particularly cared for them.

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-30-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EllwynX

What actual purpose did they serve anyway? I never particularly cared for them.

looks.

OverAnxious · 11-30-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Beast_

Has anyone thought about getting these, or know what aftermarket companies might make them. My uncles 86 IROC-Z had it and I think it'll look sick on the new maro.

Rear window louvers.
Created in the Seventies and died in the early Nineties. Please leave them there

Today people get a good quality dark window tint, looks 100x better

nUcLeArEnVoY · 11-30-2008, 03:38 PM

Window louvers were the 'sun protectors' of yesteryear. They did a good job at protecting the back from the sun while adding a stylish flair to the car (or what they considered stylish). Window louvers, combined with a reflecting front windshield cover made for an extremely powerful interior protection system when the car was off. But yes, the advances in window tint more or less negated the need for window louvers and thus they lost their charm.

Some new cars look awesome with window louvers. The Mustangs can adapt several appearances that are complimented very well by window louvers such as the Parnelli Jones BOSS throwback.

zforce · 11-30-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

Window louvers were the 'sun protectors' of yesteryear. They did a good job at protecting the back from the sun while adding a stylish flair to the car (or what they considered stylish). Window louvers, combined with a reflecting front windshield cover made for an extremely powerful interior protection system when the car was off. But yes, the advances in window tint more or less negated the need for window louvers and thus they lost their charm.

Some new cars look awesome with window louvers. The Mustangs can adapt several appearances that are complimented very well by window louvers such as the Parnelli Jones BOSS throwback.

ddennis · 11-30-2008, 04:12 PM

May they rest in peace.....please.

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-30-2008, 04:53 PM

ive got some for my 4th gen Z. just waiting for my new tint to go on first.

H2OTOYS · 11-30-2008, 07:12 PM

Somebody living life in the rear view mirror? Wow...

camaropete · 11-30-2008, 07:15 PM

Has anyone looked into a furry dash cover for their new Camaro? I think this look is hot and protects the dash nicely. Here's a nice example...

but I would prefer something in a nice orange shag.

franknbeans · 11-30-2008, 07:30 PM

omg. that is horrible looking. . . a dash rug. . I'll pass

theholycow · 11-30-2008, 08:25 PM

That dash rug is even too tacky and cheesy for me.

For reference on just how tacky and cheesy I am, here's the interior of my DD:

Can you spot at least 3 tacky/cheesy items?

camaropete · 11-30-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

That dash rug is even too tacky and cheesy for me.

For reference on just how tacky and cheesy I am, here's the interior of my DD:

Can you spot at least 3 tacky/cheesy items?

Do you have these too?

camaropete · 11-30-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

That dash rug is even too tacky and cheesy for me.

For reference on just how tacky and cheesy I am, here's the interior of my DD:

Can you spot at least 3 tacky/cheesy items?

1. Floor mats with flames.
2. Cow seat cover.
3. Driver.

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-30-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2OTOYS

Somebody living life in the rear view mirror? Wow...

in the side view mirror

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

Has anyone looked into a furry dash cover for their new Camaro? I think this look is hot and protects the dash nicely.

I've got one of those on my Z as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

omg. that is horrible looking. . . a dash rug. . I'll pass

they can look goo. not all of them look like that.

theholycow · 11-30-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

1. Floor mats with flames.
2. Cow seat cover.
3. Driver.

theholycow · 11-30-2008, 08:36 PM

Other acceptable answers:
- Shift boot popped out for some reason I don't remember
- Driver wearing cargo shorts
- Self-installed chrome cigarrette lighter for use as always-on power outlet (installed in lighter-sized square hole)
- General dirtyness
- 3-outlet thingy with ricey blue LED in it
- Whatever I was listening to on the Sirius radio

camaropete · 11-30-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

I'd like to thank Fbodfather, my parents, my loving wife and all of my fans for helping to make this happen.

OverAnxious · 11-30-2008, 08:46 PM

I had a dash rug on my 1992 Chevy 1500 pickup. Please leave those in the early 90s with the louvers

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-30-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

Do you have these too?

had a set of white ones and a set of chrome ones that I never got to install on my 78....

LSxJunkie · 12-01-2008, 09:21 AM

Oh god. You know what? I will approve of this on three conditions.

1. You grow your hair out and buzz it on the sides.

2. Whitesnake, REO Speedwagon, Guns n' Roses, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Skid Row are the ONLY things ever played in your car.

3. Start nailing your sister.

When you fulfill these three simple requirements, window louvers will be entirely acceptable.

theholycow · 12-01-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

1. You grow your hair out and buzz it on the sides.

Business in the front, party in the back!

11-30-2008, 04:54 AM	#2
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	I think it would be a good look.Hopefully someone will make them. I mean, they make them for a VW Beetle __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

11-30-2008, 08:53 AM	#4
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 2,868 View My Garage	You mean rear window louvers? By any chance, is your hair starting to grow a little longer in the back and shorter up front? Window louvers looked great on the second and third generation cars, yet there is a reason you don't oft see them on first gens: (1). Because they weren't even popular in the late 60's except on racecars (2). They don't look good on a first gen I've thought about it a few times, but honestly I couldn't imagine how they'd look on the new Camaro. First gen Camaros never wore window louvers so I don't have a reference as to how they'd look on our 5th gens. __________________ MY CAMARO

11-30-2008, 03:38 PM	#8
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 2,868 View My Garage	Window louvers were the 'sun protectors' of yesteryear. They did a good job at protecting the back from the sun while adding a stylish flair to the car (or what they considered stylish). Window louvers, combined with a reflecting front windshield cover made for an extremely powerful interior protection system when the car was off. But yes, the advances in window tint more or less negated the need for window louvers and thus they lost their charm. Some new cars look awesome with window louvers. The Mustangs can adapt several appearances that are complimented very well by window louvers such as the Parnelli Jones BOSS throwback. __________________ MY CAMARO

11-30-2008, 07:15 PM	#13
camaropete I love crepes Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,313 View My Garage	Has anyone looked into a furry dash cover for their new Camaro? I think this look is hot and protects the dash nicely. Here's a nice example... but I would prefer something in a nice orange shag. __________________

11-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#14
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 3,694 View My Garage	omg. that is horrible looking. . . a dash rug. . I'll pass __________________ Magnaflow Cat back / ROTO-FAB Intake / Whipple Kit / RDP Tune. 580hp - 650Tq

11-30-2008, 08:27 AM	#3
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,537	I will have to see it, maybe even a chop of it. When I see the occasional new Mustang with it I grimace, so I can't imagine having a better reaction with the Camaro. I just find those things very hit or miss...mostly miss.

11-30-2008, 04:12 PM	#10
ddennis #3736 Drives: 1978 Z28, 2003 & 2007 Z71, Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Louis Posts: 180 View My Garage	May they rest in peace.....please.

11-30-2008, 07:12 PM	#12
H2OTOYS GM Connoisseur Drives: 2009 Cadillac Escalades (2) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ND Posts: 44	Somebody living life in the rear view mirror? Wow...

11-30-2008, 08:46 PM	#22
OverAnxious Drives: 1967 RS/SS L78 Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 797	I had a dash rug on my 1992 Chevy 1500 pickup. Please leave those in the early 90s with the louvers __________________ Joe Over Anxious - 1967 Camaro RS/SS L78 5th Gen Camaro BLOG // My eBay auctions

12-01-2008, 09:21 AM	#24
LSxJunkie Snark snark snark Drives: RX350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3L Hell Posts: 556	Oh god. You know what? I will approve of this on three conditions. 1. You grow your hair out and buzz it on the sides. 2. Whitesnake, REO Speedwagon, Guns n' Roses, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Skid Row are the ONLY things ever played in your car. 3. Start nailing your sister. When you fulfill these three simple requirements, window louvers will be entirely acceptable. __________________ What is this, CorvetteForum Lite?

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