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In channel rain deflectors (rain guards)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacomadan79, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:29 PM
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    Tacomadan79

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    I am the proud new owner of a MGM 2016 trd sport dclb. I am looking for in channel rain guards to fit. The only site that I know that makes quality ones is Weathertech and they will not be available until late Jan. or Feb. Does anyone know of another maker worth buying? Thanks
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:30 PM
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    I'm sticking it out for the weathertechs!!!
     
  3. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:38 PM
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    Was looking to have my girlfriend get them for me for xmas. Looking like I may wait also. Maybe I can just put that money towards my tube steps.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:39 PM
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    Just look at the build thread
    I put Weathertechs on my 2016 4Runner and the wind noise was horrendous! I took them off shortly after installing them.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:42 PM
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    Ya know, that problem never even occurred to me. Not sure how much I would like that myself. Im coming from a 4 cylinder camry, so im still getting used to the louder motor.
     
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    AVS® 194768 - Front and Rear Smoke In-Channel Ventvisor™ Window Deflectors
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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    AVS and Lund make great deflectors. Weather Tech does not have the best just because they were the inventors of molded mats
     
  8. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:52 PM
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    The AVS vent visors above above are listed as in stock at AutoAnything for $62.99 with free shipping and come with a $10 mail-in-rebate. Site says they'll ship between 11/25 and 12/1. They're a bit cheaper at CarID.com ($52.81) but shipping was $12. Think I'll live chat and see if they'll price match when I get home from work.
     
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    I had the weathertechs on my 2013 and never had a problem with them. No whistle noises or nothing.
     
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    Thanks for all the responses. Do they all adhere the same way?
     
  12. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:00 PM
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    Well AutoAnything price matching includes shipping and taxes for their competitors which came to $61.56. Chat rep offered $60.56. $10 mail in rebate (good on AVS purchases through 11/30) brings it it to just over $50. Not too bad I guess.

    yeah, they all go in the window channel and have double sided tape to hold it in place.
     
  13. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    The avs visors don't come all the way down by the mirror like the weathertechs do they?
     
  14. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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    They should. AVS vent visors I had on my 2012.

    upload_2015-11-19_18-7-13.jpg
     
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    I'm talking like the 3 or 4 inches straight down wm to the window seal?
     
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    I am going to wait for the 15-20% discount when you order $150. TruxSport Tonneau,AVS bug Shield and in channel visors should get me there.

    AA is always sending me coupons
     
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    Anyone have a pic of the AVS visors on a 2016?
     
  19. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    Probably only AVS since they're not publicly available yet. AutoAnything is supposed to ship between 11/25 and 12/1 so hopefully I'll have them first or 2nd week of December.
     
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