6th Gen Window Louvers

Sledgehammer70 · 07-10-2017, 09:48 AM

This has been a fun topic to talk about and get people's reactions in person. I have received a set of IKON Motorsports louvers for the 6th Gen Camaro with being very open about not being sure if I would put them on my car. I have seen images on Instagram and liked the look, but just am not sure about the actual item on a current generation Camaro.

Image: txmaro - http://bit.ly/2sX7zPh

That being said, I got the product and laid them on my rear window and snapped an image for IG and got a crap ton of responses. (More favorable responses than negative). But I am sure that will be different here.

Overall I am still not sold, but once seen in person people who have hated them start to like them. They add an aggressive look I didn't think was possible from the rear. The bonus is you can also still see out of the bunker hole they cover. I will note, I am still not sold on installing these on my build. Not because of quality, but mainly due to looks.

Here is a unboxing and overview of the product, and I will work to craft an install video shortly and review. Not sure how the mounting will last and if it will make any noise over time.

What do you gals and gents think of rear window louvers? I'd love to hear your opinions over one-word responses

Skwibbs · 07-10-2017, 09:54 AM

I think I'm in the same boat. I like the angle of the first image, and the aggressive look they give off, but it still only gives me curiosity, not desire. I'd possibly try them out when I've completed way more of my build.

Btw, I've been watching your videos before I even got my car. Keep it up man.

Sftshldr · 07-10-2017, 09:55 AM

I'm worried about highway speed (or less) rattles.

Also, wish they had hinge mounting for easier cleaning. I miss my old '69 CobraJet Mach 1 with the factory louvers and chin spoiler, but it wouldn't compare to my 17 ZL1, ah the times they are a changing.

Sledgehammer70 · 07-10-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sftshldr

I'm worried about highway speed (or less) rattles.

From what I can see they have everything to stop rattles, its more how they mount and long term sun exposure I have concerns around.

Hyper16 · 07-10-2017, 10:34 AM

I think it looks good with your black spoiler. Don't like the look with the stock wing painted body color (top photo of white car). Maybe wrap the wing black. Or paint the louvers body color. Have to see photos of different configurations.

Anybody good with photoshop want to mock some up?

GP86 · 07-10-2017, 10:35 AM

I've never understood the appeal of this add-on. I think it looks hideous.

mcintyre1969 · 07-10-2017, 10:36 AM

Looks a little sci-fi to me, pass

CamaroNorth2017 · 07-10-2017, 11:00 AM

Cool enough to find interesting on someone elses car but not cool enough to want to install on mine is where I'm at right now.

MATTHEWLONG · 07-10-2017, 11:01 AM

Looks pretty cool to me!

talon90 · 07-10-2017, 11:09 AM

It's funny to see some of these mods coming back around. I had rear window louvers on my 1976 Camaro (my first) back in the early 80's. Reading the thread title I have to say I cringed a little at the thought but also have to admit that they do look much better then I thought that they would. Color me surprised.

While I have you here, just let me say thank you. I watched all of your videos on the sixth gen Camaro with great interest as I was researching my purchase. Thanks for your great work for the Camaro community in general and for the forum. As a result, I'm a new, proud owner of a 6th Gen Car and I absolutely love it.

Paul

reeper · 07-10-2017, 11:12 AM

Is that a Mustang :-)

BMP-1LE · 07-10-2017, 11:26 AM

I like them - but I also like retro look

Just needs a Tuned Port Injection badge on the back. I'm showing my age and love for 80's Camaro s

Cldgin2 · 07-10-2017, 11:27 AM

I posted on Matt's YouTube I had them on my '83 Z28 and liked them. They served a real purpose on that car with its long swooping rear window and useable very exposed to the sun rear seat.

On the 6th gen I see less function and feel they are more about style. They do look aggressive, but for me...... teeter on that fine line of "you went to far with the mods" look

Rooster OG · 07-10-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by reeper

Is that a Mustang :-)

Haha, that was my first reaction too. They look well made, and certainly have a modern, aggressive style, I'm just not sure.

I'm looking forward to seeing it installed and some pictures outside. I'm also curious about visibility with it on. I'm in for more product feedback from you!

07-10-2017, 09:55 AM	#3
Sftshldr Beast Rider Drives: 2017 ZL1 BLK A10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL. Posts: 293 View My Garage	I'm worried about highway speed (or less) rattles. Also, wish they had hinge mounting for easier cleaning. I miss my old '69 CobraJet Mach 1 with the factory louvers and chin spoiler, but it wouldn't compare to my 17 ZL1, ah the times they are a changing. __________________ *"Just looking fast* is sometimes all it takes!!!"** Last edited by Sftshldr; 07-10-2017 at 01:05 PM. Reason: more info.

07-10-2017, 10:34 AM	#5
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	I think it looks good with your black spoiler. Don't like the look with the stock wing painted body color (top photo of white car). Maybe wrap the wing black. Or paint the louvers body color. Have to see photos of different configurations. Anybody good with photoshop want to mock some up? __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

07-10-2017, 10:35 AM	#6
GP86 Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 380	I've never understood the appeal of this add-on. I think it looks hideous. __________________ 2017 HBM 2SS A8\|F55\|NPP\|H01\|IO6\|RIK\|WGL\|56R

07-10-2017, 10:36 AM	#7
mcintyre1969 Drives: 1968 SS/RS, 2006 H2 2016 2SS White Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas ( Southern Moron) Posts: 770	Looks a little sci-fi to me, pass __________________ 2016 2SS White fully loaded

07-10-2017, 11:00 AM	#8
CamaroNorth2017 Nuclear Engineer Drives: 2017 NGM Camaro 1LT Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 120	Cool enough to find interesting on someone elses car but not cool enough to want to install on mine is where I'm at right now. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Nightfall Gray Metallic - LTG 2.0L Turbo I4 - 8-Speed Auto - 20" Low Gloss Black Alum. Wheels - Matte Black RS Spoiler - LED Headlamps - Sunroof - Bose Premium Sound System - Smoked Tail lights - Rear Decklid Blackout - Black Bowties - Technology Package "Sometimes she goes, sometimes she doesn't. She didn't go. That's the way she goes." - Ray

07-10-2017, 09:54 AM	#2
Skwibbs Drives: 2017 Red Hot 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 20	I think I'm in the same boat. I like the angle of the first image, and the aggressive look they give off, but it still only gives me curiosity, not desire. I'd possibly try them out when I've completed way more of my build. Btw, I've been watching your videos before I even got my car. Keep it up man.

07-10-2017, 11:01 AM	#9
MATTHEWLONG Drives: 2017 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: ROSWELL GEORGIA Posts: 51	Looks pretty cool to me!

07-10-2017, 11:09 AM	#10
talon90 Drives: 2017 Red Hot 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 76	It's funny to see some of these mods coming back around. I had rear window louvers on my 1976 Camaro (my first) back in the early 80's. Reading the thread title I have to say I cringed a little at the thought but also have to admit that they do look much better then I thought that they would. Color me surprised. While I have you here, just let me say thank you. I watched all of your videos on the sixth gen Camaro with great interest as I was researching my purchase. Thanks for your great work for the Camaro community in general and for the forum. As a result, I'm a new, proud owner of a 6th Gen Car and I absolutely love it. Paul

07-10-2017, 11:12 AM	#11
reeper Drives: 2010 HD D/A, 2015 Z06, 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Central WI Posts: 503	Is that a Mustang :-) __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue A8 2SS GM Bodykit: Black MRR 017 wheels: Black OEM Blackout tail-lamps OEM SEMA Grille 35% window tint Black glow-tie BMR Suspension (Pretty much everything) ACS rear-deck spoiler Rotofab CAI Lolly-pop red rotors by Madison Powder Coating

07-10-2017, 11:26 AM	#12
BMP-1LE Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 59	I like them - but I also like retro look Just needs a Tuned Port Injection badge on the back. I'm showing my age and love for 80's Camaro s

07-10-2017, 11:27 AM	#13
Cldgin2 Drives: 2017 1LE SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 621	I posted on Matt's YouTube I had them on my '83 Z28 and liked them. They served a real purpose on that car with its long swooping rear window and useable very exposed to the sun rear seat. On the 6th gen I see less function and feel they are more about style. They do look aggressive, but for me...... teeter on that fine line of "you went to far with the mods" look __________________ 'If one day the speed kills me, don't cry. Because I was smiling.' - Paul Walker

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