Just wondering if anyone put Louvers on their crossfire. I would love to see pics. I thought this topic came up once years ago. Just wondering if anyone actually did it. I know it is very 80's and many would think it was tacky.

Also wondering about that Startec spoiler on the wing. I personally love the look and wish I could get one.

 

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Do they even make any louvers that fit the XFire? I've never seen any.

 

I am not saying I want louvers. Just wondering if anyone here has them.

What I really love is the spoiler for the wing.

 

I checked once for louvers and found nothing for the crossfire...surprise huh

 

I would think the Louvers would have to be "custom" made, but probably not anything a good fabricator couldn't do.
You might even be able to use some modified 240/260/280 Z Slats.
I've got an old Z car parked in one of my garages, When I get a chance I'll measure the rear Hatch glass, just to see how close it is to the Crossfire.
I mentioned em awhile back, and actually Louvers really got started in the 60's. You're right, they aren't for everybody, but it's a "retro" look I think the Crossfire could pull off if done right. Say with a blacked out roof, slats, and hatch.
Especially since the late 60's Mustang Fastback was just one of the two cars from the 60's the "Creator" had in mind when he penned the Crossfire Concept car.
I think there are a lot of retro touches and paint jobs that the Crossfire could get away with. All it takes is cash and a little imagination.

 

Thanks... good read. Sometimes styles of the past can come back. I started reading some old threads on the subject and somebody photoshopped a crossfire with louvers. If done right they would look good.

 

I wish somebody came out with one like this photoshopped version.
http://www.driscocity.com/louver.jpg
I think it looks especially good with the wing in it's "aroused" position.
Probably would look best on a Black car.

 

I wouldn't mind trying something like that

 

that looks really good with the side strakes for some reason

 

That looks great!

Hey blacky, you started this thread. Why don't you contact some louver manufacturers to see if they'll build them?

 

If there was a rear louver on the crossfire our rear visiability will drop from 30% down to 10%. Might as well just paint the glass to match the rest of the car. If an Econoline does not need rear windows why do we?

 

I like it. But the coupes radio antenna is also in the back glass with the defroster,Isn't it? Window louvers or radio reception. Squirrel Crusher

 

I had louvers on the back and sides of my mustang and the visibility was a little diminished but not terrible. The thing that sucked was the rattle at highway speeds. As far as radio, wouldnt plastic be ok?

I googled and emailed the people at spoilers for less asking them about the possibility of creating rear louvers out of ABS plastic

http://spoilers4less.com/autolouvers...FUmo4AodLhZLZQ

there are many companies that come up on a search

 

[quote=green-ghost]I had louvers on the back and sides of my mustang and the visibility was a little diminished but not terrible. /quote]

Same here. I had them on my '78 Z28 and had very little difference in visibility. They were metal and I kept them securely clamped down to avoid any rattles.

The only problem I had with them was keeping the black paint looking new. The hot Texas sun was brutal on it. UV resistant plastic would be much better.

 

Just some more dscussion from an old thread.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ow-louver.html

 

What was their response? I just sent them an email....

 

Not sure, I had just sent it prior to that last post so I dont expext an imediate response. But its great that you emailed them also!

 

They wrote me back a standard email and said they were sorry nothing is available. End of story....nothing!

 

That's a relief.