03-07-07: The brain trust at Roush Performance in Livonia, MI has been rolling out new products for the Mustang like clockwork. For their latest item, they took a page from the Retro Bible and have introduced Roush rear window louvers for the 2005-2007 Mustang.
Looking just like the ones that adorned the '69 and '70 Mustangs and later the '78 Mustang Cobra II, the rear window louvers are a one-piece design for both strength and a smooth appearance. Roush says they do not hinder the driver’s rearward view and actually minimize blind spots. Unlike others on the market, these louvers have a Venetian-style bend and unique spacing between the slats which was designed to follow the slope of the Mustang roofline. In fact, the company claims that Jack Roush personally specified the unique arc formed into each louver as he continues to be hands-on with the development of the Roush Performance line.
"I think everyone knows what a fan I am of the Mustang and have never found a version that I didn't like, but the early cars were really the first ones that captured my attention, " said Jack Roush, the winningest name in racing. "When we started to design these Roush rear window louvers I wanted to make sure that we kept the look as original as possible. That's part of the reason why this is the only kit on the market that has a retro-style hinge like those found on the original louvers from the '69 and '70 Mustangs."
The Roush rear window louvers are powder-coated in a matte black finish for increased scratch resistance. The engineering is evident in the oft-overlooked small details, such as the inclusion of functional top hinges with dual prop rods for easy cleaning of the glass. Roush says that they tested the rear window louvers at Road America during the development cycle so you can be sure that they will easily withstand normal highway speeds. That is being in it for the long haul.
Roush says that the louvers were designed for easy installation with no cutting or drilling required. Installation time is estimated to be around one hour. Comparing the Roush louvers to others on the market, one will find that these have a level of OEM fit and finish, that speaks to a higher level of quality and design.
They should be of top quality because the Roush rear window louvers have a decidedly spendy suggested retail price of $729. That is a lot cabbage. But most Mustang enthusiasts can shop around and get their best price a bit lower than that. More information can be obtained at www.RoushPerf.com |
