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Old 06-13-2007, 12:37 PM
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I'd make a deal to install them if we could just get some freekin rain here.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 12:52 PM
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WTF are "rain vents?"
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Grubrunner
WTF are "rain vents?"

These:

 
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:51 PM
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rain vents

I had them on my 99 and could not wait to get rid of the truck because of them. The glue they use is so tough that to remove them rips the weather stripping.
Seriously, sit in a truck that has these installed and check for vision restrictions. Because of the smoked nature of these vents they give the forward pillar the feeling of being 12" wide in my opinion. They may look cool from the outside but they do restrict your vision from the inside.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 03:24 PM
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Which is the best brand / model??
I've got the in-channel AVS ones.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Impact9
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Oh... I just never heard them refered to as that.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:10 PM
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I've got the in-channel AVS ones.
Me too and love 'em #194443 for screw
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:17 PM
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im not even sure what my brand are, i just told my dealer to put them on and my teaneu cover.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by anaheim
I'd make a deal to install them if we could just get some freekin rain here.
I know your pain. We just started getting some around here (Central FL) over the last 10 days or so.

I hope you get some relief soon!!!!
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:36 PM
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It's been raining like crazy in East texas... our lakes went from 6 feet under this winter to 2 feet over now... (at least the nearby lake)
 
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Originally Posted by ieee_raider
It's been raining like crazy in East texas... our lakes went from 6 feet under this winter to 2 feet over now... (at least the nearby lake)

I've had them on my last three vehicles. It is great for ventilation on hot days. I have had the in channel and exterior mount ones and I recommend the exterior ones. The interior ones can throw your window slightly off track when the window is rolled up. Just my opinion though.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cskrmetti
I've had them on my last three vehicles. It is great for ventilation on hot days. I have had the in channel and exterior mount ones and I recommend the exterior ones. The interior ones can throw your window slightly off track when the window is rolled up. Just my opinion though.

anyone got any pics of these interior ones? dont think ive seen em.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sterusmall
I know your pain. We just started getting some around here (Central FL) over the last 10 days or so.

I hope you get some relief soon!!!!
No kidding!! Yesterday and today have been pretty crazy, I thought we were in a tropical storm!
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:26 PM
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WeatherTech smoked in-channel versions are great.

 
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mine are in camo.
 



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