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Old 03-25-07, 11:18 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Removeable side windows

GREAT PICS GUYS!

One of the main drivers behind my quest for better ventilation is that I live in a climate that really only has a few weeks of higher temps (upper 90'sf) in the summer. If I could arrange the cabin ventilation better and with proper insulation from the engine-bay, I may be able to get by without adding AC. Fran's got a great AC Kit so it won't be any intrustion (other than to my wallet) to implement - but I like to make things simple as possible in addition to enjoying the moderate climate during summertime.

Lynn - The Helicopter vents would be another good option for getting a little more airflow in the cabin.

JimmyMac - That P1103 is certainly a different looking animal.. I like it!

Peter D
I will probably end up with windows such as yours.. Peter, I love your car. I'm really hooked on the dark blues. Currently planning on Ford's Sonic Blue for mine. I also love the side mirrors you have. PM coming..

Rob - Thanks for the shot of the KVA MKIII with rollup windows Also - From the look of it, they cleared the door handle linkage by splitting the side-glass leaving the rear-most section stationary. While I'm not a big fan of electric door poppers (although I've never had them) - I think that would be one way of engineering around the moving glass channel.

On another note for those that have driven their 40's sans side glass -
What are the characteristics of the airflow in the cabin? Is it fairly decent inside or are you hammered by buffeting to the point where you slow down from normal highway cruising speeds?
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