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why those little windows on sides, up front?

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  1. harper42

    harper42 Member

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    Just wondering what is the purpose, if any, of those little windows..... sort of remind me of the wing vents we used to have on a car when I was a kid. Except those wing vents would open. And just below them, there are what look like little vents... Just curious. Love my Prius!
     
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  2. aaf709

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    When Pewter was a kitten, that was her favorite place to be. :)

    I suppose it's better than being completely blocked. It gives a bit of a view.
     
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    yes, it probably for a better view
     
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    I would guess not for the view! I think it was a design statement. It is just way cool! Good place to put a parking sticker since it is unusable. Still it does look good, from the outside.
     
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    Try something: Use something dark to cover those little windows for a few days.

    I believe that without those little windows there, that awkward little space would be dark and depressing. I think the little windows brighten up that space.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Aug 17 2006, 07:47 PM) [snapback]305055[/snapback]</div>
    That is only because you live in the Midwest! Here in the PNW we love dark gloomy days. The less light the better because I never know where I left my sunglasses and I hate buying the third pair this summer!
     
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    I'm gonna use them for x-mas decorations and such. Halloween, turkey day displays....
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hdrygas @ Aug 17 2006, 10:54 PM) [snapback]305064[/snapback]</div>
    Does the 04 not have the sunglass holder next to the cabin light? Awww... B)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ymos @ Aug 17 2006, 08:25 PM) [snapback]305089[/snapback]</div>
    Now, THAT is a super idea. Of course, being a retired Kindergarten Teacher, I WOULD think so.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Aug 17 2006, 07:47 PM) [snapback]305055[/snapback]</div>
    That, and for increased visibility seeing as the A-pillers can cause some unfortunate blind spots which pedestrians like to hide behind. :D
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rancid13 @ Aug 18 2006, 01:28 PM) [snapback]305538[/snapback]</div>
    They're too low and at the wrong angles to see pedestrians with.
     
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    They're useful when the Improbability Drive is engaged...
     
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    They're there to match the ones on the back! :)
     
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    Probably for design as one reason. If you look outside, it allows the profile to smoothly follow the windshield rather than having an abrupt vertical line where the mirror/door is.

    Besides, I put my parking pass in that window. It's out of sight so I don't have a round thing stuck to the bottom left of the windshield.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dulcimer @ Aug 18 2006, 03:08 PM) [snapback]305490[/snapback]</div>
    My wife wants me to measure them to know how big to make things to put in them - Ah the artists's life....
     
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    I've often wondered the answer to this question as well ... what are they for? I met a fellow Prius owner here who put her small stuffed animal of Eeyore there. When it comes to those windows, I'll quote Eeyore and say simply: "thanks for noticing me."
     
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    Ugh I ponder this question too, still no good reason for my technical non-creative mind......
     
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  18. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    Due to the aerodynamic (Kammback) design of the vehicle, there is an abnormal amount of A pillar (and associated interior) blockage as compared against the history of cars with a more upright A pillar.

    This so-called blockage results in less viewing area or in other words a blind spot, where a blind spot normally is not.

    Although the window doesn't give a proper view of traffic, it does offer some outside viewing, especially of curbs, and lessens the impression of a huge A pillar being in your face.

    Besides all that, I think it makes the perfect place to attach a glass suction cup arm leading to an IPOD holder or GPS holder.

    ZC1
     
    #18 ZC1, May 23, 2008
  19. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    Forget my last answer, this one is better.

    Heh! :D

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    #19 ZC1, May 23, 2008
  20. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    You mean like a potted plant, some ruffled curtains or such. :pound:

    ZC1
     
    #20 ZC1, May 23, 2008
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