Snap Vent Placement...

[Kim Haun]

I’m trying to decide the best placement for the snap vents in my side windows. I’ve read all of the threads regarding these vents but wonder what opinions might be out there about the best placement. Obviously, putting them in the small vent doors would be the easiest and less frightening installation but I want to optimize a comfortable airflow. Here’s a photo of my three alternative positions. Pros and cons? I’m using the Vent type pictured.

Thanks again everyone!

Kim

 

[Frank Catt]

A

 

[Ryan L]

position C will likely obscure side vision and rear view vision wouldn't it?
Position B might be a bit to close to the shoulder and ear for my liking.

im with Frank, i would probably go position A.

 

[Ron McCall]

Just below where you have position A works very well. Position B does absolutely nothing.
Ron

 

[Kim Haun]

position C will likely obscure side vision and rear view vision wouldn't it?
Position B might be a bit to close to the shoulder and ear for my liking.

im with Frank, i would probably go position A.

Thanks Ryan,
I have seen a lot of cars with position C and was wondering the same about obscuring side vision. It is, however, positioned to not interfere with the view of the side rear view mirrors.

Kim

 

[Kim Haun]

Thanks for your replies! It makes me more courageous to drill into the main part of the window. I'm liking position A as well, no side vision obstruction and in front of the driver and passenger for more direct air flow. My only concern with A is whether it will direct too much flow to the face. But I suppose that can be adjusted downward by spinning the vent. I havent riden in a car that has these vents so I don't know how they perform in terms of directing the flow.

Kim

 

[Alan Lofurno]

I have mine in position “A”. It helps, but you certainly don’t notice a huge rush of air. On “really” hot days (in Oregon above 70 degrees) I hardly notice it and the cockpit is still hot. (AC Hookup is on my winter “to do” list.) As far as cutting goes. I followed a you tube video on a motorcycle fairing and had no issues. Good luck.

 

[Kim Haun]

Just below where you have position A works very well. Position B does absolutely nothing.
Ron

Ron,
I had a feeling B wouldn't function very well, although I've seen a lot of cars with it installed there.

Kim

 

[Mark H.]

Kim, did you ever install the vents and if so which location?

 

[Fred/Belgium]

position A is best option to me

 

[Morten]

Simply fit an AC

 

[Mark H.]

Have A/C, thought fresh air might be nice too?

 

[Morten]

Its many options with front ducts and a hose, or the center duct by the front screen with a direct air feed into the dash/ demister plate.

 

[Malcolm]

I have mine in position A, maybe a little more rearwards but close. Exact same type of vent. Just position them to avoid blocking your mirrors. They work really well in this area.

 

[Jim Craik]

The problem with position a is heat from the radiator

 

[Doug Dyar]

I have one on both side windows in location "A". They work very well.

 

[Blas]

"B" would probably raddle the toll window.
Blas

 

[Mark H.]

I have no center vent below the windshield, so removed the Superformance plastic cover cap that blocked the sloped oval opening (one opposite the A/C hosed inlet vent ). These oval openings are on either side of the faux oil tank cover. Taking off this cap should allow air into the foot well below the dash. I made a flap valve operated by a cable to regulate. Wondering how much air this will allow into the cabin ? Anyone tried this approach? I would rather not use the snap vents if above mod provides adequate venting , however appears the concensus is location A.

 

[Blas]

I believe the front area under clip is flooded with hot air from radiators.
Blas

 

[Mark H.]

Should not the rad air exit out the hood over the top of the car? I guess some air bleeds into the front clip, so better ducting will be in order.