Has anyone tried these? Do they work?

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:48 am

I'm curious if anyone on the forum has tried these vent window latches:
http://www.international-auto.com/index ... id=2218179

Do they function properly?
Should they be avoided like the plague?
Looking for comments from someone who has actually used them.

Many thanks.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:03 am

I've used them and they work okay. These are universal and can be bought from many different sources. One potential downside is that they can slide off when the window is open. It's best to glue them on, otherwise you may find yourself doing u-turns to go back and pick them up off the highway

BEEK · Post by **BEEK** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:45 pm

i have used them in the past as well. bought them for much less than that though

BEEK · Post by **BEEK** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:46 pm

quick web search found this

https://chircoestore.com/vent-window-lo ... 7Aod-TYA1g

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:47 pm

Thanks Mark and BEEK.
Looks like the ones BEEK found will not function properly.
They are of a slightly different design than the ones on IAP's website.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:14 pm

they're best if you don't open the vent window and just want to keep it shut securely

BEEK · Post by **BEEK** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:56 pm

they are exactly the same, just assembled differently, they do work, and like mark said, i use them to secure the window and stop wind noise, not to make functional opening and closing

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:30 am

Thanks again, guys.
I'll wait to see if anyone has a factory latch they can sell me, before I buy one of the aftermarket latches.
I do like to operate the vent wings often.
My car was missing that latch when I bought it.

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:05 am

are they side specific ??? I think I have one

edit .. ok silly question ... just went and looked at mine ..they most definitely are side specific from what I can tell .... what side do you need ??

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:39 am

Hey Matt,
I am looking for the driver's side latch.

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:40 am

sorry Dave ... wrong side ... Matt

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:59 pm

YEAH .... FOUND IT ... I KNEW I HAD ONE ....

focodave · Post by **focodave** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:44 pm

Matt,

Thanks very much.
The latch looks great.
Can't wait to try to keep it glued on !!

BTW -- I like your car. Nothing like a red Spider, to attract attention.
Ciao!

Dave

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:18 am

glad to help out .... best way to test that latch is a road trip... Mt Rushmore ????

minimike · Post by **minimike** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:46 pm

I've had no luck with gluing the vent window latches on to the glass. I've cleaned the glass, and latch, and used the stuff supposed to hang rear view mirrors. And done it in warm temperatures so the glue and work is at the proper temps. Any ideas on a really good glue?

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