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Replying to: cgyfireman (Jul 29, 2005 9:44 am) A great way to allow circulation by allowing the window to be open about 3" with out the risk of rain/dust, etc. getting in. They also provide a little shade too  . I've put them on all 4 doors of my DC. They also add a little extra "eye candy" to how your truck looks (not that the Tacoma really needs it!) -but it's another pretty inexpensive way to make your truck look better / following function. I pretty much keep my windows open all summer long (because of them) -I won't own another vehicle with out them now! I suppose if you're a smoker, they're also a good way to circulate the smoke out while you're driving. The one's that I've put on are made by "Auto Vent-Shade" "AVS" and are the "in-channel type"... They're actually pretty quiet (as I've found the adhesive type that you stick directly on the door tend to whistle a little on the highway, etc.) Generally (I guess) there are 3 styles (all ranging in price): -Adhesive-type that sticks on the outside of the door on the paint. -In-channel-type that slide in the aforementioned portion of the door. -Snap-in-type that I'm not familiar enough to describe (but must snap into place) My In-channel's took all of about 5 minutes to install (2x - since my dog took it upon himself to rip the back ones off and proudly prance around the yard with them in his mouth) I wouldn't pay more for the expensive ones because they all pretty much do the same thing; chances are (like in my case) you may have to replace one of them if you have to scrape ice off your window and crack one in the cold or something. (can't buy just one) Another good investment in my opinion! Regards, -Thistle
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Replying to: thistle (Jul 29, 2005 10:31 am)
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I'd like to add door edge guards to my taco. Dealer says Toy doen't offer them. Does anyone know of a source. Much thanks.
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Hi - I live in Southern California, where the lawn & landscape sprinkler water is really hard. Lots of hard water spotting out here. I'd been told by many local detailers that they routinely buff them out. They get paid well for it, but this is a crazy thing to do. Those spots are made of the minerals dissolved in the water that left them there - and they are hard minerals! Calcium & lime, mostly. Buffing them will rub them into your paint! Much better to let chemistry work for you. Warm water with baking soda dissolved in it, will dissolve the minerals in a few wipes of a sponge. I use about half cup of baking soda, dissolved in about a quart of water. Works on the painted surfaces, and on glass as well. For those of you that use the old coin-operated washes (the ones with the "spot-free" rinse), this rinse water will work as well. I use these exclusively myself. I take a sponge and a high-quality car wash/wax product (using Zymol right now, but Maguires works fine as well). I use only the spot-free rinse water. First I wet down the entire vehicle, then wash the roof, rinse; then the windows, then rinse; etc. If I've got water spots on the car when I drive in, they're gone when I leave. That ultra-soft water does the trick. All that, and no drying needed. Just my 2 cents. The car wash gets all my quarters.
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Hi! I just bought a 05 tacoma 2.7l. When I starts the engine, it shakes strong at start and the a little vibration after engine is running. Is it normal? Or, something problem with engine mount. Thanks.
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Replying to: tranti (Jul 29, 2005 8:33 pm)
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Replying to: thistle (Jul 28, 2005 12:46 pm) |
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Replying to: yrffej (Jul 29, 2005 5:19 pm) Ok, I just read the "Rules of the Road" for this forum and am pretty sure that I can give you the website right here in this message. I got my "in-Channel" vent visor at: www.autopartswarehouse.com. You'll need to make sure that you go to the performance section of the page and do a search for what you want there. I used this particular site because I found the price to be pretty good... but encourage you to shop around if you have time. Re: how is it secured to the door, and do you have to alter the weather seal in the channel? The visors that I put on, slide up between the weather seal, "track" of the window... they also have adhesive strips that offer a little extra holding grip. (this sticks to the weather stripping itself) -No altering anything! -They do include some cleaning/prep if you want to do it right. I imagine that the window compresses the whole thing somewhere in there, but it's a non-issue, and doesn't disrupt anything / leave marks on your window, etc. It's as simple as that... I could have installed all 4 in the time that it took to write this message to you. P.S. I've used the type that stick directly to the paint (on another vehicle) and have found that I like the "in-channel" type better and have found it to be a little quieter down the road; seem to be a little lower profile. -off to make/install my cabin filter... Regards, Thistle |
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Replying to: bjw1 (Jul 29, 2005 9:39 pm) |
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