Shaving Rear Spare Tire.....what's the vent for????

[VTSTOMPER]

you need to have a vent...or your windows will pop after a while. At least the seals will...if not the glass.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3ProspectKy:
Nice job...I like pic 3 and 6, particularly 6 though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would have to second that.

[H3ProspectKy]

That looks good in the center Shaun, but ultimately the best one is the one that YOU like.

[wannabeH3]

yeah i would ditch the spare too but i dont like how the rear looks without it... maybe ill just have a spare airbrushed on the back?

[KenP]

I would GUESS that's for the HVAC system. You need a vent.

[ShaunH3]

I've already decided. It's a done deal for me......I was just entertaining peoples opinions for interests sake.

Fully Shaved!!

[ShaunH3]

Please explain how that would be related to the HVAC??

I currently have no plans to relocate the vent. Just going fully shaved.

And no spare tire. Living in the city and having road side assistance doesn't warrant having a spare. In fact I can't remember ever having a flat or needing a spare for anyone in my family including myself within the past 10 years, so the frequency of needing a spare just doesn't warrant carrying it around. IF I was to head out of town on a road trip, then yes I would throw it in the back seat.

But damn.......that back door flys open without the added weight now!!

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I do see it definately being related to the air\AC\Heater because, and correct me if I am wrong here, in order for the air to flow to the back of the vehicle there needs to be some suction pulling it. Removing the vent essentially leaves no way for the air to circulate to the back of the vehicle. And since there is no rear vents that i can see.....this would mean that the rear passengers and cargo area wouldn't get air circulated to them nearly as efficiently. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

90 Percent correct. It does help to relieve pressure inside the vehicle when the door is closed or temps rise.
The volume of air that is dispersed inside the cabin when a door is closed is considerably greater than the size of the valve. Its primary purpose is for airflow for the HVAC system. That might be the reason that the person responsible for this vent in the product engineering area of GM is also the HVAC product person.

[H3Lady]

All vehicles have this, usually hidden under the rear bumper.

I allows you to close the doors and release the inside air pressure. without it the door will not close because it is to air tight in the cabin.

[bender]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I would GUESS that's for the HVAC system. You need a vent. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

that begs the question if you go clean then where are you gonna put the needed vent?

[Diana]

What body shop is doing the work?

[ShaunH3]

Are you guys saying that you like the H3 in the center???

I think that one looks totally off...looks empty in the bottom left now.

[ShaunH3]

How's this?

[ShaunH3]

It's going to cost $800 for the full shave....was going to be $650 if I just filled the holes and patched the vent. We decided to go with the full shave though after photoshopping all options....actually, I'll post all options here for you to see so you can decide which you like better!

It goes into the shop on this MONDAY and they'll have it for two days, and then I will be posting new, freshly painted pics!!!!

In regards to f5fstop: I totally agree that it does have a purpose in relieving pressure due to temperature changes and in opening\closing the doors. However, I would be very very hard pressed to believe that the vehicle is so air tight that without that vent, it might blow out the windows if it gets hot enough.

OPTION A

OPTION B


OPTION C


OPTION D


OPTION E


OPTION F

[wannabeH3]

shaun how much is that gonna cost u? i like it

[Georgemarc]

Number 6 is my vote

[Mrs Esterhaus]

Everyone tends to forget. Dealerships, as with any business, are open to MAKE MONEY. They are not there to just break even. Just any mechanic if he works for free. Part of the price is the install. I'm not saying that $2500 isn't out of line, but you guys need to look at the bigger picture.

Mrs Esterhaus
'06 H3 Pacific Blue


[quote]Originally posted by Diana:
Dealerships have a tendancy to rape people for work they want done. When I was looking at an H2, they wanted $2500 for chrome goodies, that would cost me about $900-$1000.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Originally posted by TAZ:
I have not double checked in a while but, the black rear vent already has a one way valve to let pressure out of the cabin. Turn Your AC on high and You should be able to walk around back and feel the air moving out. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>This was a discussion about something else entirely, but still answers your question.

[Georgemarc]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I think that one looks totally off...looks empty in the bottom left now. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think it only looks empty as you were used to it being there.

[H3Lady]

I checked with engineering and they said.

A BIG NO NO...ALSO THE WINDOWS WILL FOG BEYOND THE DEFROSTER TO. The air and heater will not function correctly..you need negative pressure to curculate air.

Just checked