Took of my Louvers. Think I like the Look Better.

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Are these things worth anything. They are Sterling Gray. My car is a 2011.
 

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How do I get the doubled sided tape off?! What's the easiest way? Razor blade and hair dryer?!
 

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If you're talking about the factory louvers (which IMHO are ugly as sin) they don't use double sided tape, but instead a bead-lock type system.

The louvers are held in place by the bead lock which is placed on the window. Simply pry on the edges of the louvers until the beads separate. Then, use a razor blade to remove the adhesive side of the bead-lock strips.

Also, with louvers.

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Without louvers.

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Way way way way better. Those things are ubergay.

Although I'm not a fan in general, there are some styles that look okay. What the factory was thinking with their particular offering is beyond me.

Had my car not been optioned with the appearance pack 5 I don't think i would have necessarily ordered the vehicle that way. I do like the pedestal spoiler though.

You're right though. The lines are MUCH cleaner without the louvers.
 

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bah I hate those things! good move taking them off :thumbsup:

I'm sure someone would buy them, however, as some people like the look of them and they were an option.

-fro
 

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If you're talking about the factory louvers (which IMHO are ugly as sin) they don't use double sided tape, but instead a bead-lock type system.

The louvers are held in place by the bead lock which is placed on the window. Simply pry on the edges of the louvers until the beads separate. Then, use a razor blade to remove the adhesive side of the bead-lock strips.

Also, with louvers.

67113_10150349916540626_603925625_16235369_3229183_n.jpg


Without louvers.

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Already got the louvers off. So a razor blade without a hairdryer will do the trick on the rest? And if anyone wants to buy my louvers send me a PM!
 

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Already got the louvers off. So a razor blade without a hairdryer will do the trick on the rest? And if anyone wants to buy my louvers send me a PM!

Yup, razor blade and use some foaming window cleaner to help with any residue that's left.

I suggest going to the parts store and picking up a handle that holds a box razor. This will allow you to get the blade flat against the glass surface.

Don't worry, you won't scratch the glass.
 

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U need to lower that car.

I assume since I posted pictures that you're talking to me. While lowering is something that I'd like to do, I have to be careful about what I add to the car. I'm going to likely be turning the car in to a TT car and depending on which class I run, adding aftermarket suspension components may bump me in to a class that I might not be competitive in.
 

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