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eBay sun visors?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by txl146, Jul 2, 2012.

  1. txl146

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    revhigh MPG Enthusiast

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    I have them on my Focus AND the Prius. They are a quality product from a quality company. You won't have any issues if you follow the installation instructions.

    They're a great product that's been around forever.

    REV
     
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    Nice! I think I need me some of these.
     
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    Is there a 2012 version? I was about to order them on the ebay store, but they don't list 2012 as being compatible at all. I don't want to get them only to find they don't fit the same as a 2011...
     
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    The 10-11 Prius is the same as the '12 Prius expect for the front bumper
     
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    Then I'm confused why the auction would not list the 2012. If they want to list the 2012 as a compatible vehicle I'll order one.
     
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    They prob don't know that the '12 Prius is compatible with the 10-11
     
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    And why should they? The cars have only been around for nearly 6 months now. I think that's another good reason not to order one from them...
     
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    I just ordered a set. Will post pictures after installing them on our 2011 Prius.
     
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    the 2012 is the SAME as the 2010-2011
     
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    Then why can't anyone that is selling items for the 10 and 11 models ever acknowledge the 2012? It's like they are afraid to take responsibility "just in case" there is a difference and pin that problem on the sucker that bought the item. If a seller is willing to actually take responsibility that what he is selling will actually work for me then I will buy it...
     
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    Thanks for the help guys. I just picked up a set of the 94181 visors for $48 shipped from autoanything.com
     
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    Why would someone want these on their car? I would think they would cause more wind drag and lower the mpg's, especially the rear window one where it would act like a wind scoop :(

    Mike
     
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    I'll let you know. I doubt it will be significant. Personally I drive south on the way to work and north home so the sun is always on my face. These will help a little
     
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    Anyone with sun visor wants to chime in here?
     
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    Never heard them as sunvisors.. more like side visor, weather shield. ...They do nothing to protect you from the sun.

    TOYOTA GENUINE PRIUS DOOR WINDOW SIDE RAIN GUARD VISOR JDM 2009 2010 2011 2012 | eBay

    Those are what I have. Genuine Toyota Japan accessories and they don't product any noise with the windows closed or opened.

    Why have them? so I can open the window when it's raining so I don't have to rely on the air conditioning to keep the condensation off the inside of the glass.
     
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    Are you sure they do nothing to protect you from the sun? that's the only reason why I bought these....
     
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    They were designed primarily so that you can open the windows when it's raining so you don't have to use the a/c to clear the windows. Secondary to this, these allowed smokers to hang their cigarettes out even in rainy weather (This was what Australians used to use this for but we had ones that stuck out like the glass was pregnant).

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    Also you can open the windows slightly so that the wind noise from an opened window for ventilation is reduced a lot. There are many variations to this but the Japanese did originate the 4 window slimline versions.

    All plastics are tinted in a way and vary the sunlight differently but the fact they are tinted was someone tinting them darker because the look "cooler" than the standard gear and of course, when it's tinted, it helps with the sun. I reckon if you want protection from the sun, install curtains like what Hawaiianbuilt did to his one. Pull them out when it's blazing sunny, open it up at night.

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    Nothing like having absolutely no awareness of what's around you to make driving a little more exciting.