[houlejames]

I have a 03, no vent, and am going to buy a V Stream w/s. Is it worth getting a vent or just buy a V Stream w/o the vent? If so HDL has a ADD ON vent for sale. Anyone use this vent? Is it as good or better than the OEM. Also what is the part number for the OEM vent. Thanks, Jim

 

[JohnACman]

I wouldn't do without the vent. It helps break up the back pressure that occurs behind the shield and helps in the summer by directing air to your body. I keep mine cracked open all year round.

 

[S&W Winger]

What John said! I call my vent, the air conditioner!!

 

[humungus]

It's also a great anchorage point for the little tie on my GPS for extra safety

 

[houlejames]

Down in South Texas in the summer I'm sure the extra air will come in handy. Thanks for the replies, now all I have to figure out is if the add on is a good vent or go with the OEM. Guess I can just order it and see how it is. I have their hitch and trailer wiring kit and they were of good quality.
Hope the V Stream is as good as it sounds. Thanks, Jim

 

[Hogdog]

:agree::doorag: I keep mine cracked year long also. Real nice in the summer.

 

[Angelo]

So what would you use to cut the windshield for the vent?

 

[houlejames]

Angelo, going to buy a new w/s with vent hole in it. Don't need to cut a hole. Jim

 

[jmsrbrt]

W/S vent

So what would you use to cut the windshield for the vent?

Saber saw with sharp blade and don't forget to apply masking tape to the shield before you cut. Got mine as a Christmas present.

 

[twyn]

I replaced the OEM on my '03 with a vented Tulsa Freedom Slide. LOVE DA VENT!

 

[The Captain]

To cut the vent hole on my '02 wing, I used a roto zip saw. Go slow so the "plastic" doesn't melt back together behind the cut. Use some tape (masking, painters, whatever) so you don't scratch the windshield. Measure several times, cut once! LOL