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MiataRoadster Vented Corner Windows

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#1 ·
*Reposted because I believe the original review was taken down since it lead to a blog where I wrote the review. If this is incorrect please PM me so I do not further break the rules*

I installed one of MiataRoadsters vented lexan triangle windows approx 2 weeks ago. With summer heat really starting to hit, I wanted to see if I could save myself from an AC bill with this. Ill try to do a full install post later, but for now you get my review. Here are the pros and cons I have noticed so far

PROS:

* Lighter. Not a ton, but maybe 1lb or so? If your a weight freak, you will like.
* Vents work!
* Race car look to them?

Cons:

* Scratch Easily
* Not quite as secure
* Not tinted?

OK, lets go over these in more depth. For weight freaks that are not limited by class rules when racing, they are indeed lighter. I didn?t put them on a scale(though I do have digital scale on my to buy list, so I can weigh one vs stock later) but just by holding the two you can feel a difference. Also, they work! As long as you are moving at more than a traffic jam pace, you will feel the cool air coming in, even on very hot days. The air coming though these was ALWAYS cooler than anything through the vents(short of the AC being used). My routine is while driving on the streets I have the vent open and windows down. Hit the freeway and windows go up, vent stays open. Vent feels as though you are on a 3(out of 4 on my car) with AC on. Since I installed the vent I?ve only turned on my AC ONCE! I was stuck in traffic and the center council was out of the car, so I couldn?t roll down the windows. Finally, for those into the old school look, the vents do give that ?cafe race car? look. I love that look, and is constantly what I strive for(hence the style of our type 2 flares).

Now the cons. Lexan scratches easily. I have one semi big one from my install(my fault, not the products installation). Also, a vent that pops open, so you could open it from outside if you had a wire(I have smaller hands and I cant even reach though the hole, so no worries there). My last grip was just personal. My windows have a factory tinting. Lexan windows do not. They don match. I'm sure this is something that wouldn't be doable from MiataRoadster and I wouldnt expect it of them. Besides, my factory tinting is messed up(once again my fault) so it needs to be replaced regardless.

Conclusion. Definitely worth it! Just put aside an entire afternoon for installation so you can do it correctly.
 
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#4 ·
you can get the same ones cheaper from advancedautosports a spec miata place in wisconsin. i did. i love mine.

http://advanced-autosports.com/PROD17_racing_accessories.htm

$55 for the pair plus shipping. they work great for track days. i don't care if you have your windows down or not, they add a lot of air flow to the cabin.
 
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