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Ordered Vent shades and not happy

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gonzo66, Oct 9, 2013.

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  1. May 14, 2014 at 11:18 AM
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    My front Weathertech's fit fine, the rears do not match the window and fall out. Go with AVS or EGR. Very disappointed with Weathertech.
     
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  2. May 14, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    I wonder if Weathertech updated them recently because with the in-channels I just installed on my double cab the other week, I had to flex them pretty good in the back just to get them in. I took a rear one out after I put it in and it wasn't easy to get out either. They match my windows perfectly, have no play, and are in very tight; I don't see how they could possibly fall out on their own.
     
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  3. May 14, 2014 at 11:54 AM
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    Yours too? Mine have an added bonus of increasing MPGs They actually create some lift and take some of the weight off of the wheels. I have to remember at times not to go too fast because of the floating effect.
     
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  4. May 14, 2014 at 9:56 PM
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  5. May 15, 2014 at 3:20 AM
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    I have the Weathertech in-channels on my double cab and they fit great. I installed them and just kept the windows up for a couple days in the summer. Maybe the heat made all the difference.
     
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  6. May 15, 2014 at 4:55 AM
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    You can see my pics of the weathertech's. The close up is the original one, the other two are the 'replacement' ones I was sent. I tried them both ways and still did not have a good fit. Not happy I spent 100+ dollars on something I'm going to toss and have to replace with another brand.

    shade 1.jpg
    shade 2.jpg
    shade 3.jpg
     
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  7. May 15, 2014 at 5:13 AM
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    got my avs ones off Amazon. Cheapest around.
     
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  8. May 15, 2014 at 5:18 AM
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    I have the weathertech in channel visors, and I'm happy with them. When I got them, I put on a few small strips of the 3M outdoor foam double sided tape. I didn't trust what was on there. (knock on wood) no issues with mine.
     
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  9. May 15, 2014 at 5:27 AM
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    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    are those gaps kinda on the ends? my avs fit the molding really well! I got mine used off a local member and did NOT replace the double sided tape and they are holding just fine! even when doing 75 or 80 down the interstate with all the windows open they don’t even move the slightest bit.
     
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  10. May 15, 2014 at 5:30 AM
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    Yeah, it's as if the shade is 3/8 - 1/2" too short and the curve doesn't match that of the windows.
     
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  11. May 15, 2014 at 5:38 AM
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    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    That sucks! my AVS match great, i have some pic of them in my build and link is in my sig if anyone wants to see them. I though i may had to replace the tape but never had to. the local member i got them from only had them on for a few weeks.
     
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  12. May 15, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    Maybe they are first gen's?
     
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  13. May 15, 2014 at 7:23 AM
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    Nope, I re-checked part numbers, keeping in mind the front fit perfectly. And I had Weathertech send me the second set which they also re-checked that it was the right ones. I think it's just piss-poor engineering.
     
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  14. May 15, 2014 at 7:37 AM
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  15. May 18, 2014 at 12:41 PM
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    That is strange that you had fit issues. Mine don't look anything like your pictures. I would be unhappy with that sloppy fit as well. I purchased mine back in November 2010 for my 2010 model, I wonder why they would change something that fit so well.

    They don't fit tight like the front but they match the outline of the window perfectly. The tape I now use to keep the rears held in place is
    $27 3M Automotive Attachment Tape, 06376, Gray, 1/4 in x 20 yd, 30 mil
    3M Scotch 06376 Automotive Attachment Tape, 30 mil and it is great stuff. I'm glad I bought that particular tape online instead of the stuff I found in the local auto part stores.
     
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  16. May 18, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    I just bought the wades off Amazon. Hope they fit good. Will update this thread.
     
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  17. Sep 29, 2014 at 11:45 AM
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    Just installed these ERG in channel slimlines today. Ordered them from JC Whitney.

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Sep 29, 2014 at 11:58 AM
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    Looks good! Smart move staying away from the Weathertech.
     
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  19. Sep 29, 2014 at 12:50 PM
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    Look something like this?

    [​IMG]
     
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  20. Sep 29, 2014 at 3:06 PM
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    Why?
     
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