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Planecrazy · 12-19-2016, 12:33 PM

Very interesting project! I have a constructive (pun intended) comment.

If the louver is made up of three pieces, why would you need the slots and retaining clips in the frame? Couldn't you simply design a frame with two holes that fit the louver pins? Once each end was in place, you could simply connect the centerpiece of the louver to the two ends and you would have a much stronger (and simpler) solution.

Hope this helps, and I will watch for versions that fit my 2010 Hybrid Milan and 2006 Hybrid Highlander! ;-)

12-19-2016, 12:33 PM	#76 (permalink)
Planecrazy EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Very interesting project! I have a constructive (pun intended) comment. If the louver is made up of three pieces, why would you need the slots and retaining clips in the frame? Couldn't you simply design a frame with two holes that fit the louver pins? Once each end was in place, you could simply connect the centerpiece of the louver to the two ends and you would have a much stronger (and simpler) solution. Hope this helps, and I will watch for versions that fit my 2010 Hybrid Milan and 2006 Hybrid Highlander! ;-) __________________ Steve 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid 2010 Audi A4 AWD Last edited by Planecrazy; 12-19-2016 at 12:44 PM..