Why IN-channel is INFERIOR
05-08-2005, 04:50 AM
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Why IN-channel is INFERIOR
I went through 2 sets of in-channel window visors because I hated to hear that KLUNK when the window goes up and hits the in-channel visor. I had to stop the window 2 inches from the top and pray as I slowly eased the window up. Never even lowered the 3 passinger windows. I am always afraid that the motor will break or the glass or the visor will break. The XB has great, flat window frames that are perfect for stick on visors. I searched this board and every where else to find the stick-on type. The channel was not designed to accomidate a visor in it. The rubber gasket will deform. I have read about failures and want to avoid them all. Stick on works great because it does not interfier with window operation and looks seemless. E-SAM's are huge, they block the sun and are a high quality product. They cover the whole back window, not just the part with a channel. They are hard to take a picture of because they blend in with the window tint. This was my most expensive mod, but it was worth it in the long run. $236 shipped from NewScion. Now I have a set of in-channel vent visors for anyone who disagrees. The little clips will hold the visor in place, where they should be, until you are ready to pull out the tape covers. That way they will reach down to the side view mirror assembly housing.
05-08-2005, 05:31 AM
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Yes Big_Jim, I will sell. I have the Autoventshade brand with red tape on the double sided tape. The ad says "No tape touches the body of the car" but in America you cal lie and get away with it. The rear visors have a small tab that does stick to the black window frame between the opening window and the non-opening window. But it is hard to notice. They are in a box, ready to go, make me an offer, I don't have paypal.
05-08-2005, 06:01 AM
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JDM ventshades ($270) are open at the bottom, you can clean the windows without lowering them because you can fit your fingers under the whole thing. E-SAM's curve back tward the window and have a rubber seal that touches the window. That is probably what gives it the airflow characteristics that I never saw with any other visor.
05-08-2005, 06:17 AM
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got pictures or links to pictures? I would like to learn more about all these things xB-specific. thanks
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05-08-2005, 07:00 AM
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05-11-2005, 01:58 AM
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sorry, i have to disagree. the inchannel are the best. no tape to mess things up. no problems with the window making noises or breaking (if you do have noises, you installed them wrong)
i have them on my car for almost a year and never had a single issue with them (all four windows work fine)
weather techs rule...
i have them on my car for almost a year and never had a single issue with them (all four windows work fine)
weather techs rule...
06-03-2005, 12:27 PM
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I have the Wheathertech in-channels fo about a year with no problems and they look great. I think that they are one of the first companies that made them and the quality to me is unmatched.
06-03-2005, 07:47 PM
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no interesante. ese es too much yadayada to wade through.
I think link pointers put here would've been a help. but I am not getting vents- just thought others besides myself would like to see what the heck the various complaints and viewpoints are about
I think link pointers put here would've been a help. but I am not getting vents- just thought others besides myself would like to see what the heck the various complaints and viewpoints are about
06-03-2005, 10:55 PM
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US versions are shorter than the JDM versions.
I am unsure on which JDM visors to get, the Toyota (original) or Esams (improved version). The Toyota version doesn't have that curvature in the middle and has a lighter "tint" compared to the Esams.
Hahajoey's ride with Toyota version:
I am unsure on which JDM visors to get, the Toyota (original) or Esams (improved version). The Toyota version doesn't have that curvature in the middle and has a lighter "tint" compared to the Esams.
Hahajoey's ride with Toyota version: