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Title: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: alex d on September 30, 2008, 10:37:30 am
yes, they are very useful in hot weather...but personally I don't like how they look!


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Fastbrit on September 30, 2008, 10:48:22 am
They're ugly. Practical, maybe, but still ugly... But what's the alternative in a hot climate?


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: alex d on September 30, 2008, 10:55:20 am
They're ugly. Practical, maybe, but still ugly... But what's the alternative in a hot climate?

1. get a convertible
or
2. drive naked  ;D


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: wolfswest on September 30, 2008, 11:08:01 am
I painted mine satin black, so you almost can't tell that the car has popouts  + they match the other chromeless windows...  I like them this way and they are practical, wouldn't like to miss them.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: bluestar on September 30, 2008, 11:13:32 am
it's cool under the rain , open the pop-out and sure no more condensation inside !! , but it's not esthetique .


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Sam K on September 30, 2008, 14:03:56 pm
I've always liked the way the pop-outs look in my bug, plus they cut down on wind noise on the highway.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Nico86 on September 30, 2008, 14:10:12 pm
I like how they look, I have to get a pair for the beetle.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Rasser on September 30, 2008, 14:43:52 pm
They are a absolute MUST when running with the top down in a ragtop!


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Rennsurfer on September 30, 2008, 16:00:15 pm
When I built my first Cal Look VW in 1979, pop-out windows did nothing for me. As I got older, I made a vow that my next Beetle would have them. When my friend and I found my current '67, it was exactly what I was looking for: no sunroof, pop-outs, and a late model with the late lowback seats that I like so much. It's a dream come true for me.

Like everything in life, it's all matter of personal taste. There are no rules. They're not for everyone. Many people don't care for the looks. Personally, I like the way they look and I love using them. To each their own.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Zach Gomulka on September 30, 2008, 17:19:13 pm
I couldn't live without them in Arizona! If you don't like the look, anozide the frames black.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: louisb on September 30, 2008, 17:23:31 pm
I have a set going in the '67 and plan to powder coat the black.

--louis


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Deanodynosaurs on October 01, 2008, 14:53:29 pm
I personally think they look great! Especially on early cars.

I will be running them on my cal look 58 ragtop, with chrome trim on the rubbers as well. Maybe not traditional cal look, but i like it.

Dude  8)


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Mc New on October 01, 2008, 15:04:53 pm
They're ugly. Practical, maybe, but still ugly... But what's the alternative in a hot climate?




POP-OUTS? UGLY? LOL


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Speed-Randy on October 02, 2008, 00:06:29 am
pop-outs are bitchen


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: stealth67vw on October 02, 2008, 01:28:11 am
I have had pop-outs on most of my cars. They are functional and that is enough for me.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Nico86 on October 02, 2008, 22:25:30 pm
 ;D
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/35727.jpg)


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: streetvw on October 02, 2008, 22:53:20 pm
Pop outs look great and when there open you can hear the induction noise much better  8) Oh and if you have a sunroof they are a must to stop that damned drumming noise when you are driving ::)


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: beetletom on October 04, 2008, 20:15:51 pm
i like the look of pop outs and one piece windows
in my old semi auto, when i had an RX fitted, sounded insane with the pop outs open  8)


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: 48IDA66 on October 04, 2008, 20:43:21 pm
I like pop-out windows too!!! ;)...., but do know that was not in the original "cal look" spirit...


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: John Rayburn on October 05, 2008, 02:34:42 am
I love everything about them except when idiots throw their flyers into my car through the open pop outs at the shows.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Rennsurfer on October 05, 2008, 05:05:28 am
I love everything about them except when idiots throw their flyers into my car through the open pop outs at the shows.

Yeah, what's up with THAT? I've noticed at the last several VW events where my car's displayed... those 'tards are droppin' SPAM crap in my car. NO BUENO! I better not ever catch 'em doing it. So, at the recent VW PANIC, I barely opened my pop-outs and locked 'em in that position. HAHA!! Not one flier on my back seat. Same with my wing-vents... no crud on my front seats. I was lurking (Schwimmer style) and watching them look around my car and they'd keep on going to the next victim. Funny stuff.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: John Rayburn on October 05, 2008, 05:09:00 am
We should get some tasers. I bet it would cut down on the flyers!


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: low oval on October 05, 2008, 05:34:23 am
I think they look very cool, wish I could put them on my 56, unfortunately I have these stickers on the windows that I can't part with.




Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: John Rayburn on October 05, 2008, 08:19:15 am
Mark will have your remedy. Let the fresh air in.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Rennsurfer on October 05, 2008, 13:57:09 pm
Jim, you're right... you gotta save those ¼ windows for the stickers. But, if you want pop-outs, install a set and hit up Randy for a new set of stickers. That's what Ramirez is up against, like you. His standard windows have the original stickers on the inside. I'm the same way, I didn't want my original stickers being used, so I'm running the new ones.

Just a suggestion.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: roland on October 05, 2008, 15:44:49 pm
Pop-outs are ugly, especially with 1 piece window. And as for the ragtop argument, well ragtops and sunroofs are ugly too...

There you go i said it!


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Jon on October 05, 2008, 17:05:01 pm
Pop-outs are ugly, especially with 1 piece window. And as for the ragtop argument, well ragtops and sunroofs are ugly too...

Not if you go for that antique car look....


Seriously they look much better in black.


Title: Re: Do you like pop-out windows?
Post by: Zach Gomulka on October 06, 2008, 16:35:01 pm
We should get some tasers. I bet it would cut down on the flyers!

Don't tase me bro!!!






I saw a shirt in Vegas yesterday with that on the back. Almost pissed my pants. :D