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AVS Auto-Vent Shade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Airborne22, May 3, 2019.

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In Channel install or Outside install

  1. In Channel

    116 vote(s)
    93.5%

  2. Outside

    8 vote(s)
    6.5%
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  1. May 3, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    Norsemanvike

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    Almost a year and my in-channel AVS vents are holding up just fine ( smoke coloring).
     
    Norsemanvike, May 3, 2019
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  2. May 3, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    Hiker trash

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    simple things for now
    AVS inchannel for almost a year..no fading or any other issues...smoke
     
    Hiker trash, May 3, 2019
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  3. May 3, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    Jere

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    AVS In-channel - I don't see evidence of fade, but to be honest, on the MGM truck they blend so closely. I like the utility and rain protection with the windows cracked open to keep the build up of mid-summer sun.

    IMG_4818.jpg
     
    Jere, May 3, 2019
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  4. May 3, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    AVS smoke in-channel here with no complaints, need it for the hot and humid Louisiana weather. First thing I did before installing was remove the "AVS" logo with some goo gone.
     
    dnguy77, May 3, 2019
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  5. May 3, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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    SpeySquatch

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    SpeySquatch Function over Form

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    Have had my in-channel versions since 2016. Like brand new still... good xcept a scratch or two
     
    SpeySquatch, May 3, 2019
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  6. May 4, 2019 at 7:14 AM
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    ST77

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    I had them on my previous Tacoma and they looked like Shit... faded and many micro fractures after a few years. The Weathertechs are far superior but do cost more. You get what you pay for.
     
    ST77, May 4, 2019
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  7. May 4, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    I just got the in channel low profile AVS earlier this week and like them a lot so far. I was not impressed with the fit of my Weathertechs on my 2nd gen, so I decided to go a different route this time.
     
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  8. May 4, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    I got in channel avs low pro , matte finish. Look great, took 5 min to install. Had in channel on most of my vehicles with no problems.

    20190419_175232.jpg
     
    Junkhead, May 4, 2019
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  9. May 4, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    In channel touches the non-tinted side of the glass so I'd be surprised if just the extra pressure when closed could cause that. I'm running tint and in channel and have had no issues. But I did buy a really nice high quality tint film. Cry once and buy once sort of thing. Maybe that makes a difference.
     
    Vanderjdm, May 4, 2019
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  10. May 4, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    No kidding. Those things looks so stupid.
     
    Vanderjdm, May 4, 2019
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  11. May 4, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    I like being able to crack a window on a rainy day if me or one of my boys rip ass in my truck. Wife appreciates it too.
     
    Vanderjdm, May 4, 2019
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  12. May 13, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    I found a AVS in channel visors .. they sold the truck and never installed it, but it’s for 2016-2019. My truck is 2010.. will it fit?
     
    gr8tacsprt10, May 13, 2020
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  13. May 13, 2020 at 8:16 AM
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    no
     
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  14. Sep 22, 2023 at 7:40 AM
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    Installed these three days ago, driver and back windows are perfectly good, windows not hitting vent, however, passenger side window is hitting the corner when I roll up the window, any of you have a remedy for this? Thank you.
     
    Vinchez78, Sep 22, 2023
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  15. Sep 22, 2023 at 8:42 AM
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    In channel or out? A pic would help. Your description is rather vague.
     
    canuck guy, Sep 22, 2023
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  16. Sep 22, 2023 at 9:20 AM
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    Vinchez78

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    In channel

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    Vinchez78, Sep 22, 2023
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  17. Sep 22, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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    Can you take a little of at a time with a dremel or a file? Go slow until enough is off for your liking?
     
    canuck guy, Sep 22, 2023
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  18. Sep 22, 2023 at 6:45 PM
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    Funny you said that, I just watched a YouTube video with a guy doing that with a dremel tool and it worked for him , so I'm considering that.
     
    Vinchez78, Sep 22, 2023
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