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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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Default Window Shade or Rain Guard?

I see some XB with the little strip of tinted plastic on the top edge of all 4 windows but I do not know what they are called. Does anyone know? Those shade lets you open a little gap with your window without letting water go inside the car. This is perfect for the rainy day because I dont like to keep my windown up.
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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Window visor.

AVS sells them domestically. Although you can also get Japanese market ones if you have that sort of itch.
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thanks mythic
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Some people call them "vent shades".
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Which brand looks the best? I dont like the ones where you can see the screws.
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There's some that use screws!? AFAIK, they're usually 3M tape based. I don't know a good brand because I haven't had an interest in them but I'll look them up.
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Originally Posted by jnaval
There's some that use screws!? AFAIK, they're usually 3M tape based. I don't know a good brand because I haven't had an interest in them but I'll look them up.
well, I dont think they are real screws but in pictures looks like there a rivet like screws.
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There are 3 different styles, it just depends on which you like best:

#1. Real Toyota Rumion visors: http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2736
You can also get Rumion-style copies for a lot less $$: http://www.speed-element.com/servlet/Detail?no=444

#2. In channel visors: http://www.weathertech.com/store/mvp...ustomerVehId=0

#3: Seamless ventvisors: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item1c0d97b45c
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
There are 3 different styles, it just depends on which you like best:

#1. Real Toyota Rumion visors: http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2736
You can also get Rumion-style copies for a lot less $$: http://www.speed-element.com/servlet/Detail?no=444

#2. In channel visors: http://www.weathertech.com/store/mvp...ustomerVehId=0

#3: Seamless ventvisors: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item1c0d97b45c
Thanks, I like the Rumion and the seemless ones but damn the Rumion cost so damn much.

What is the difference from the copy one and the orig one? Does the fitment fit perfect? or do they use a cheaper plastic?
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i got the rumion knock offs from ebay. totally love em. best part it cost a fraction of the real things
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Originally Posted by KenRC51
What is the difference from the copy one and the orig one? Does the fitment fit perfect? or do they use a cheaper plastic?
It's all about manufacturing, the Rumion one is OE JDM and you know how people get when they can buy something that says JDM all over it. The replica probably has cheaper plastic but it's all the same, IMO.
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Originally Posted by jnaval
It's all about manufacturing, the Rumion one is OE JDM and you know how people get when they can buy something that says JDM all over it. The replica probably has cheaper plastic but it's all the same, IMO.
Yeah, I cant care too much about JDM for the visors. Now if its on my engine then I would want JDM or something thats not generic. Ill probably order the generic rumion on ebay soon.
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