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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Default Esams , yay or nay ?

So I was looking into a set of Esam style jdm rainguards or replicas for the box but was interested in input from those who bought them and those who did not and why. (aside cost)
what do you recommend ?
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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id do the real ones. bigger bling factor. ill be getting some in the next 2 weeks
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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I bought some replicas off of a sponsor on here (NSP Tommy). There pretty awesome except that my drivers one vibrates against my glass. I shaved it down some but it still does it. Other than that, I recommend them!
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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+1 for NSP Tommy. for the price def go with these. my rear driverside started to vibrate but i just heatgunned it a lil and shaved down the rest. easy fix.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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i got the ones from nsptommy too. i like them.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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got mine from ssuperstore.com, love em!
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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ah I dont know =( , i wish they could be snap ons so I can take them on and off depending on my moood because somedays I just love em, and other days I just wanna roll without em
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Got mine from nspTommy as well. I love em! They have gone through some serious wind and some crazy storms and are still holding on!

I love em and recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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its all about preference i have a set of authentic E-Sams on their way here.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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hey just wondering if the e sams are solid black or are they tinted?
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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They're tinted. But I'm not sure if the authentic ones are lighter or darker than the knockoffs. My set of authentic ones have come in! I'm so excited!
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Nice . . Still debating lol
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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I have a set of knock offs, They fit fine no vibrating or anything like that. They do have a off color to them thought not really black almost brownish in direct sunlight. If I was to do it again I would get them again as I spent $50 on them....

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Do vent visors reduce the wind noise that comes with driving at higher speeds with the windows cracked open?
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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^good god yes!
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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I need me some vent visors.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Definitely get them. They give a kind of "vortex" effect with the windows cracked that gets great ventilation but keeps you dry/ keeps noise down (which the wade-style don't). Very resilient ones from NstTommy.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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i got my E-Sams on my car and i'm sooo glad i got the real ones! the authentic ones also have this "wiper" for the windows for the front visors
Old May 5, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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im going to get them soon....i just see alot of people having problem with the fakes ones...i know the real ones are expensive but u get what u pay for...should have mine in a month or so..
Old May 13, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Just oredered the real ones last night!!!! cant wait for them www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=1772



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