Vent Visors

[Davismj711]

I have exhausted all means of purchasing any Vent Visor , Rain Guard for our Supras. The JDM Rain Guards in a word look like an awning to me. I prefer the smoked plastic Vent Visor version.

It seems we have many members making, or having specialty pieces made. I was just wondering how many would be interested in a Vent Visor type product ?

Then we need to find someone to produce it.

Chime in ^^^^

 

[NashMan]

are you talking about rain graud that really work or some thign els

i have skect and such of ture rain grauds i plan to amke them one fo these dasy mabye some time in the spring

 

[Davismj711]

Nash

I am talking about this type...

 

[BorHor]

I'd get a set if they were made even if I don't have a Mk3 any more haha.

 

[akito]

i would too if i have a hardtop. Although i would just get a set to add into the supra collections

 

[Davismj711]

I have these on my other cars. They do a nice job of cutting wind noise with window down about 1/2 inch. It is also nice on a rainy day to crack the window some, helps equalize cabin humidity and keep windows clear.

 

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I have these on my other cars. They do a nice job of cutting wind noise with window down about 1/2 inch. It is also nice on a rainy day to crack the window some, helps equalize cabin humidity and keep windows clear.

that's a definite plus, i hate when the windows get foggy.

with frameless windows how would the rain guards work? i've only seen them on doors with full window frames.

 

[Davismj711]

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These attach with a 3M double sided tape. Actually very durable.
I am guessing you have a Targa, as on my hardtop they would be attached to the black trim around the window frame.

 

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These attach with a 3M double sided tape. Actually very durable.
I am guessing you have a Targa, as on my hardtop they would be attached to the black trim around the window frame.

i've put them on trucks and cars before, but i was wondering how much they'd overhang. if they hang over as much as others ive seen they wouldnt let the door open (window clearance).

and i've got a hardtop, just wondering how these will let the door open and close naturally.

 

[NashMan]

yup so am i cause the jdm ones umm don't work worth shit

this is oe of my projects to get made

Nash

I am talking about this type...

 

[Davismj711]

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After all that looking, you made me look again at that clearance issue.

You are spot on, you would need to lower window in order to open door. A scenario that would leave many of us with broken visors.

I am not sure which is worse, not being able to find any, or realizing why I can't.

 

[NashMan]

oh you can

who whould be intresed if i made a set for our cars

all ready have it drawn up did test fit

have yet to drive wiht it on thou but who be intrested

just think no more wet lap

 

[sneakypete]

i am definitely interested in a rain guard for Targa models.... if they can be made. it sucks when it rains because when i smoke, water pours in and soaks my pants.
-pete

 

[NashMan]

i have an idea for traga but we will see where it goes it hit or miss the hard top is cake walk

 

[Davismj711]

Nash

I am interested in that idea you have.....

 

[NashMan]

withc idea my head is full of wacky stuff

 

[shaeff]

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After all that looking, you made me look again at that clearance issue.

You are spot on, you would need to lower window in order to open door. A scenario that would leave many of us with broken visors.

I am not sure which is worse, not being able to find any, or realizing why I can't.

This is likely the reason they were never made. (Aside from the JDM units that don't work that well)

There IS a way around the window deal, though. Have you ever been in an e36 BMW 3 series? They have a special way of sealing the windows. When you pull the door handle, the window moves down about 1/4", and when the door closes, it rolls back up to create an airtight seal.

It's done using a microswitch on the door latch connected to the chassis. You'd have to make the window roll down a bit more than the e36 does, but it would certainly work if you wanted it that bad.

 

[Clip]

This is likely the reason they were never made. (Aside from the JDM units that don't work that well)

There IS a way around the window deal, though. Have you ever been in an e36 BMW 3 series? They have a special way of sealing the windows. When you pull the door handle, the window moves down about 1/4", and when the door closes, it rolls back up to create an airtight seal.

It's done using a microswitch on the door latch connected to the chassis. You'd have to make the window roll down a bit more than the e36 does, but it would certainly work if you wanted it that bad.

never seen that, that's genius

 

[shaeff]

It's stock on all e36 3 series BMW's.

 

[soundwave2000]

This is likely the reason they were never made. (Aside from the JDM units that don't work that well)

There IS a way around the window deal, though. Have you ever been in an e36 BMW 3 series? They have a special way of sealing the windows. When you pull the door handle, the window moves down about 1/4", and when the door closes, it rolls back up to create an airtight seal.

It's done using a microswitch on the door latch connected to the chassis. You'd have to make the window roll down a bit more than the e36 does, but it would certainly work if you wanted it that bad.

Still leaves the problem of when you push on the outside of the door to close it. Some people, myself included, have a bad habit of using the window to close it when i get out, again having the same issue.