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zak

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flow thru ventilation
« on: December 06, 2017, 00:07:01 »
What was the last MB model that had flow thru ventilation where with the right setting just the speed of the car allowed outside air to enter the cabin?
I always enjoyed that sensation. No motor or fan noise, just flowing air.
My 107 and 113 has it. I don't recall if the 123's had that feature.
I had a 1949 Plymouth Flathead Coupe that had a "flap" that you could open at the base of the windshield to allow air inside. I always used in the summer.
I guess it was the same principle with fold down windshields back in the day.
Forgive my daydreaming....

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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2017, 17:40:33 »
W461, W463
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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2017, 22:54:55 »
The Gs have it Pawel !
Did they ever have the flip down windshield on the cabrios ?
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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2017, 00:27:47 »
No, the cabrios did not have this type of windshield (Defenders - Land Rovers have it - at least the flaps at the bottom).

But all Gs have flow through ventilation through the central vents. Including cabrios.

As this is matching your desription, I thought that it would be sufficient for daydreaming purposes.  ;D
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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2017, 00:47:15 »
My VW has great air-conditioning. ;D ;D 8) 8)



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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2017, 15:49:19 »
My VW has great air-conditioning. ;D ;D 8) 8)

While it may "keep you cool" there's something about pulling bugs out from between your teeth that make this a bit unappealing...
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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2017, 16:10:30 »
But this is only when you smile...
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Re: flow thru ventilation
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2017, 22:45:26 »
And whatever happened to the good old vent window?
Gone the way of the Dodo.

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