hkochat

Dear Friends,

You expert input is greatly appreciated to the following query. As a Texas resident it is very useful to have window visors especially during summer time. However the only window visors domestically I can find is the in-line visors from WeatherTech. In my hands those in-line visors are not the best fit for GX as I am experiencing outside noise hearing from inside while driving. I suspect this could be due to poor airtight fit. I have noticed a genuine type offered by Toyota Japan fit for GX and we can purchase it from a South California Dealership (I-tunedparts). But the cost is unreasonable to me. See the link below. http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2094

Do you have any alternate solution or feedback? Thanks.

purplehazek4

I love my Weather techs

http://www.weathertech.com/store/mvp...=842&Year=2005

STDave

I too love my Weathertechs. I got them from AutoAnything.com
I don't get much wind noise at all.
Dave

The G Man

Why you need window visors during the summer time?

hkochat

Hello G man,

Window visors are proven to help to circulate hot air inside and minimize the inside temperature if end up parking under sizzling sun. It also helps to minimize the accumulated humidity while driving in rain. I experienced its useful application. From the other two feedbacks, I may have to conclude either the WeatherTech material I bought could be slightly off specification. I agree that WeatherTech materials are quality products and mine could be an isolated case.

The G Man

The visor dont really help with the sun when you are park since they are so thin, you are better off with tinted front windows and a windshield screen. When driving in rain, just turn on the AC to get rid of the humidity, unless you are a smoker. The in channel vent visor sometimes interfare with the window moldings, thats why you can hear some wind noise. Your other option is the stick on type, which I am not too crazy about either.

purplehazek4

With visors I can crack all the windows when I park in the sun without anyone knowing they're cracked.

kutsyy

Why not just tilt up sunroof, so hot air can escape naturally? On other hand. window visor add significant air drag.

hkochat

Dear all,

Many thanks for all the sensible feedbacks. Slightly keeping the sunroof open is indeed an alternate way to vent out hot air. I also agree with G man that the in-line window visor could potentially off-set the window moldings and cause filtering the outside noise. BTW, I already have the tinted windows front and back. I truly appreciate all the valuable and resourceful responses.

kutsyy

I was truly wondering .

It is very hot sun here as well, and sunroof works for me (well, I would love to have cloth seats, but...). So I was wondering why would you want to increase air drag, without clear benefit (as far as i could see).

rspjr05

Dear hkochat,
I think you should stop modifying your GX and start liking it the way it was meant to look - please remove the funny looking bumper trim and anything else aftermarket junk you have on it - I bet you anything you will start loving your true GX then - just my 2 cents of friendly suggestion

JasonCANES

Having just a few mods...I can agree with rspjr05 on the ventguards...I had them on my grand cherokees, but I just don't know how I feel about the ventguards on our truck...I am also indifferent about the sunroof guard...just my two cents, but good luck hkochat

cmarshack

Put your flame suit on!

Who are you to say how the GX is "meant" to look?

Who are you to ask anyone to "please remove" anything from their vehichle?

Just so you know the funny looking bumper trim is a Lexus Factory special order part.

If you have no intention of doing any sort of modification to your GX, or unless you have a specific question that would would like one of us to try to help you out with, then why waste your time posting here?

Your friendly suggestion was not very friendy...just my 2c.





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hkochat

Dear "cmarshack",

Please let it go. There are two ways to measure one's quality: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up. If we can not do the later, at least what we can do is not to do the former instead ignore such inferior comments. Let us please use this resourceful forum for informative exchanges.

The G Man

If we are talking about the Lexus sport bumper, I like the way it looks too, I just didnt like the price