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Window vent conundrum

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TxStVanWilder, Mar 20, 2020.

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  1. Apr 2, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    will.i.was

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    Couldn't agree more... Empty highways are asking for full sends lol
     
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  2. Apr 2, 2020 at 2:18 PM
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    Luckily the truck has the good radar in it. Escort Passport 360 Web/Wifi enhanced... Today I am commuting in my Accord coupe which only has the 9500i. Have come danger close to significant tickets 2 times so far in the last week. Friday dude behind me got popped after I used him as a buffer :D Slow lane averages 85mph+ lately.
     
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  3. May 8, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    So than you all reccomend in-visor ones from AVS? Was planning on this for my truck just mulling which would be best.

    Thanks
    Sam
     
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  4. May 8, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    It depends. You going for looks? Then yes in channel. Don't want the channel felt destroyed (5 years +) & when windows down & vibrating @ 70 mph then get the stick on. Stick on are cheaper, but offer more space if you smoke. Here in the mountain snow, the stick on ones offer me more room to have the window cracked.

    Want to be able to peel them back off to stock, then stick on is for you. I don't care for looks. Stick on ones were under $30 last back friday & I said fuck it. I recommend getting a window tint cause then they both look decent. In channel will always look "better" but the function does change with stick on being more bulky.


    Pic is of Stick on AVS
     
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  5. May 8, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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    I do not smoke, but living in a beach town get lotsa rain and wind. There is no speed over 65 here and that is once you get in the boondocks (30a, 231, 22, etc). Speeds here average 45 or so and sometimes dip as low as 25 (20 in school zones).

    Sam
     
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  6. May 9, 2020 at 12:54 AM
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    So I went with the AVS due to price and it pretty much being the same damn thing as the competitors. With that said, get you rubbing alcohol and some paper towels to clean the inside the track of the windows outside and on top of what’s provided... I live in Texas so normal 85-90mph cruising is pretty typical with no issues.
     
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  7. May 11, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    So, I decided on the in-channel AVS set. Was onlt like $45 after tax.
    $70 Auto Ventshade [AVS] In-Channel Rain Guards for 2005 - 2015 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab | Window Vent Visors, 4 pcs. - Smoke | 194056
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CF8W1W?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

    I also got a nice seat cover set that comes with wheel cover and seatbelt covers in my fav colors red and black.
    $30 FH Group Car Seat Covers Full Set Cloth, Universal Fit combo, Automotive Covers, Low Back Front Airbag Compatible,Split Bench Rear Seat,Washable Cover for SUV,Sedan,Van Red
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HUTS6HW?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

    Can't wait to get them and install them.
    Sam
     
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  8. May 11, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    B421F6C7-DA89-4473-B2B2-1AAC29FD4CC1.jpg After having in-channel fall out, wobble, vibrate, I went back to stick on.

    I much prefer stick-on.
     
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  9. May 11, 2020 at 5:14 PM
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    I like that truck!!!! :drunk:
     
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  10. May 12, 2020 at 10:56 PM
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    I will try out the in -chanel ones. If they fail I will spend the $20 extra for the stick on. I had in-channel on my old 1998 Mazda B2500 standard cab and they lasted on it at least a year (only had it that long fore i sold it and got my Tacoma). Hopefully they will last for me since I rarely go over 65-70mph.

    Sam
     
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  11. May 12, 2020 at 11:24 PM
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    So mine have been doing pretty well. I’ve been watching for looseness like someone else mentioned. After installing then and having them for a while they’re stuck like chuck.

    one thing I would suggest that I didn’t do because I was an excited man child to get them in, get extra alcohol and paper towels to clean in the channels.
     
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  12. May 13, 2020 at 1:01 AM
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    my truck had the in-channel ones installed when I bought the truck and haven't had any issues whatsoever. I even pulled one out when I got locked out of my truck, just popped it back in later and still no issues.
     
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  13. May 13, 2020 at 5:13 AM
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    My 08 had the double back tape ones when I bought it 11.
    Still there and I use the touch car wash often.
    Mostly in the winter.
    But seems whoever stuck them on did a good job!
    My son has the in channel and I like mine more.
    But I smoke as mentioned already.
     
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  14. May 13, 2020 at 7:59 AM
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    I do think it’s a preference to which ones you like. The in channel just look so ergonomic & natural. But the stick on has room for functionality & a larger gap. Maybe the stick on arnt better in the rain? Im not on the East coast & we get 0 rain in Denver! :tumbleweed:
     
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  15. May 16, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    Got mine installed, also installed the seat covers though gotta cut out the belt buckles and headrest bases. Only bad thing is the steering wheel cover looks like it fits but can not get it round the wheel.

    20200516_151929.jpg

    Sam
     
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