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#5 of 16 Re: Vent Visors and Hood Protectors [07sportv8] by mjh4001

Mar 12, 2008 (1:53 pm)

Replying to: 07sportv8 (Mar 12, 2008 12:57 pm)
Did you say that Toyota was actually using the AVS brand, or that Toyota was just offering them as an alternative to their brand? If they are using the AVS brand then you will have just made up my mind for me as to the question of AVS vs. Weathertech.
 
Good luck with your 4runner, but I can assure you luck will have nothing to do with it as they are quality trucks that are built to last. I have owned them since 1990 and as a matter of fact just sold a 96 limited with 123,000 miles on it when I purchased the 04. The only reason I sold it was because I was tired of driving the older car in the family while my wife got a new one every couple of years! I am sure it's next owner will have it for another 12 years!
 
Thanks for the recommendation and let me know on the question of Toyota usage.
 
All the best

#6 of 16 Re: Vent Visors and Hood Protectors [mjh4001] by 07sportv8

Mar 13, 2008 (5:43 am)

Replying to: mjh4001 (Mar 12, 2008 1:53 pm)
Sorry for the confusion! NO, Toyota does NOT make the AVS brand! They just sell them. I am not familiar with the Weathertech brand. I briefly researched them and did not see any difference between them and AVS. I also never physically seen the Weathertech brand either. I paid $45 for the AVS brand from Auto Zone. But like I said, I have not yet installed them. I am waiting for it to warm up a bit more to ensure better adhesion. But they are very good quality! Do you know why Weathertech is more expensive? Because I did find AVS guards on line for $72!!!! But they were cheaper at Auto Zone. So is Weathertech better, or just pricier???
 
Thank You! I dont think I will need luck either! I have always liked these trucks and I owned a Corolla years back. To be honest, I would have bought one eight years ago when I bought my Explorer, but they weren't in my price range at that time. I am a bit dissapointed in the mileage I am getting so far, about 13mpg city. I have not road tripped with it yet, so i am hoping to see better numbers. That is the downside of having the power of the V8! I also pull a 17.5' boat, and I am looking forward to pulling it with the V8! The power is fantastic.
 
I hope I helped with your question. I can let you know when I install them and verify window motor strain and wind noise. But I am not anticipating any problems!

#7 of 16 Re: Vent Visors and Hood Protectors [07sportv8] by mjh4001

Mar 13, 2008 (8:44 am)

Replying to: 07sportv8 (Mar 13, 2008 5:43 am)
With the exception of being German engineered I can't explain why the Weathertechs are pricier, but you know how that goes, as soon as you say something is German engineered the price goes up like a Mercedes or BMW! However, all the chats and forums I have seen tend to lean towards them saying they are a good quality.
 
I have the 4.0L 6 cyl and am on the highway alot so I am getting about 20 miles per gallon and I was under the impression that I would have only lost 1 mile per gallon on a V8, so your milage should improve on the long runs. Hang in there!
 
Thanks for the input and help on the AVS I appreciate it.

#8 of 16 AVS Bugflector decal removal? by joeyjoejoe

Mar 13, 2008 (6:27 pm)

Hey guys, I also just bought an AVS Bugflector II and was wondering if you had any luck removing the decal? I tried with a razor, but that began to get a bit sloppy. I've read about using paint thinner and other chemicals, but am worried it will ruin the clear finish or something. Any ideas or advice would be appreciated. I can live with the little white decal, but removing it will be all the better. Cheers!

#9 of 16 Re: AVS Bugflector decal removal? [joeyjoejoe] by mjh4001

Mar 14, 2008 (4:23 am)

Replying to: joeyjoejoe (Mar 13, 2008 6:27 pm)
Sotty I am not sure what would remove the decal without hurting the finish, but now that you have brought it up I would love to hear if someone else out there knew the answer to this question. I have to admit that I wouldn't mind losing that decal either. Thanks for the thread!

#10 of 16 Re: AVS Bugflector decal removal? [mjh4001] by 07sportv8

Mar 14, 2008 (4:49 am)

Replying to: mjh4001 (Mar 14, 2008 4:23 am)
You are going to think that i am crazy, but vegetable oil works well for removing adhesives and not scratching or harming the surface. WD-40 also works well. These may not help much in removing the decal itself, just the adhesives left behind. That will take a good old fashion fingernail or even a plastic razor blade might help too!
 
Hope these ideas work! Good luck.

#11 of 16 AVS Vent Visors by 07sportv8

Apr 22, 2008 (7:24 am)

I have an update on the inside mount AVS Vent Visors. I finally attempted to install them this weekend. They fit horribly!!! I am returning them as soon as I track down the receipt!!! I boasted them because of how happy I was with them on my previous vehicle. They not only fit poorly, but the rear windows get hung up on the visor when installed. I DO NOT RECOMMEND the inside mount vent visor! They need a lot of re-engineering!

#12 of 16 Re: AVS Vent Visors [07sportv8] by mjh4001

Apr 22, 2008 (7:39 am)

Replying to: 07sportv8 (Apr 22, 2008 7:24 am)
Thanks for the heads-up but I kind of figured that there might be a problem with putting something in the window track and having the space shared with a window, so I actually went ahead and purchased and installed the stick on ones and am very happy with the result. The installation was easy, they fit well and my windows work well too, including my auto-up function which I happen to like.
 
Sorry to hear you had so much difficulity with them, but you've got to figure the auto manufacturers really didn't make that window track too wide to accommodate foreign objects being inserted into them. Besides, after I really looked at them I actually didn't like the way they did not cover the top of the stationary window panel of the rear window. The stick on type cover the whole spance of the window, including the stationary panel so it looks a little more uniform (at least to me). Just as a matter of information I purchased the AVS brand to match my hood deflector.
 
I hope you find the reciept quickly and good luck on the ruturn.

#13 of 16 Re: AVS Vent Visors [mjh4001] by 07sportv8

Apr 22, 2008 (9:25 am)

Replying to: mjh4001 (Apr 22, 2008 7:39 am)
Thanks for the input. I was sure that they would fit. My Ford Explorer accomedated them perfectly! I will look into the outside mount guards. The window space is just enough to fit a window and thats it! I guess you dont think to look at that stuff until you want to install aftermarket accessories.
 
The hunt for the receipt continues!!!!

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