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Old Jun 1, 2019 | 03:07 AM
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Louvers are giving a very 70's - 80's style to your car. It actually remembers me of the Opel Manta, that had those kind of things on. It only lacks the typical 70-80 colour chart and you would have a fantastic tribute car.

Whatever, in the USA, I could see this option beeing very useful. With all the shootings you have in this country, this would do a good deflector for incoming bullets.
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Old Jun 1, 2019 | 09:08 AM
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I'm surprised, it actually looks good, and it kind of matches with those plastic "stripes" we have on the rear corners.
Not my personal taste, but it is a cool look.
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Old Jun 3, 2019 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Benoit
Louvers are giving a very 70's - 80's style to your car. It actually remembers me of the Opel Manta, that had those kind of things on. It only lacks the typical 70-80 colour chart and you would have a fantastic tribute car.

Whatever, in the USA, I could see this option beeing very useful. With all the shootings you have in this country, this would do a good deflector for incoming bullets.
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Old Jun 3, 2019 | 07:42 PM
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I would love to get one of these. The carbon looks amazing !
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Old Sep 27, 2019 | 10:58 PM
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Quick update for everyone:

Zakustech has finished the prototyping and is getting ready to go into R&D with the mold. In order for them to move forward, they need 5 people confirmed for the louvers so they're taking deposits now. Once they have the 5, they'll make the mold and try to finalize everything in about a month's time. Currently, we have 3 people finalized with deposits. We only need a few more people, so if you guys are interested in products for our cars, please reach out to myself or them.

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- They will be the basic carbon fiber, but if anyone wants custom ones, they can do honeycomb or a colored weave.

Pricing:
- Group buy price is $1100. The deposit will be $500
- They're willing to keep this price until the first louver goes out. After that, it will be MSRP at $1400

Shipping:
- Continental US - $100 ground shipping. There's other options available if you want it.
- Pick up available at their shop (SoCal)
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Old Sep 28, 2019 | 08:12 PM
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I remember what this reminds me of.

An american muscle car.

No thanks..
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 09:21 AM
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Not really my taste.

Regarding visibility, I wonder if sometimes it could be better. Rains a lot around here. My rear window is constantly covered in drops. I use defroster in rain which helps a little, but turns off a lot.
I dont think I'd install louvers just to reduce raindrops, but it might improve that scenario. (might not...)
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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Had them from the factory on my then brand new 1970 Barracuda AAR. They looked great and they were hinged. These are not! How the hell do you clean the window?
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Originally Posted by RAMAIR47
Had them from the factory on my then brand new 1970 Barracuda AAR. They looked great and they were hinged. These are not! How the hell do you clean the window?
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Old Sep 8, 2023 | 04:55 PM
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Louvers on a RCF?? Carbon fiber and attached with velcro hook to hook so I can take off for washing. I dont care what the f-- anybody says! I love em. Same as my 1970 AAR Barracuda that I ordered in 1970.



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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 08:31 AM
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Certainly brings me back. I do really like them though. I agree with your sentiment, it’s your car do what makes you happy.
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Old Sep 11, 2023 | 05:56 PM
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As someone who grew up in the 70's....i'm not mad at these. Def a throwback to the old muscle car era.
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