Window Rainguard Deflectors?

[Wolfcub]

Anyone know where I can find the window rainguard deflector things for an 2002 prius? I can find them for the newer prius's but not for mine.

[Optimus]

I checked websites for EGR, Weathertech, and Ventshade and none of them carry anything for the G1 that I could find. Perhaps another brand carries something though.

[Wolfcub]

I can't find them anywhere. The local dealership told me that no one even makes them for a prius made before 2004. Maybe someone will come up with them.

In the meantime, since mine is sedan style it is a lot like the corollas and camrys from around the same year.(noticed this when a friend parked their corolla next to my prius) Any one know if I could get the window deflectors for a corolla or camry and have them work for my prius? I know the rear ones wouldnt work but the front windows to me at least looked the same.

[Optimus]

Yes, I was also kinda wondering if deflectors from other vehicles would fit. At a minimum, I'm sure something could be fashioned to at least go across the top edge and part the downward curve going forwards. Might be worth the time to trace the upper door on a big piece of paper, bring it in to a store that carries these things in stock, and just start trying to match it up. Or, perhaps send the tracing to one of these companies to see if they can match it up? It's a long shot, but if there aren't any other solutions, it might be worth it.

[Wolfcub]

That's a good idea. I've got some free time this weekend I might just go get an outline of the window and see what I can find. I'll let you know what I find out!

[patsparks]

Just wander around a shopping centre car park with a window outline trying it against other cars. That should be amusing!!

[Genoz World]

that is one accessory that i'm also thinking about. could you tell me what the benefit of this is?

i know that when it rains, you could open up the window a bit and "equalize" the temp so that the windows dont fog up, i think............but what else? plus, it wont let the rain come in.....but besides that????

[Optimus]

other benefits, based on other vehicles I've installed them on, include:

1. The ability to leave the windows cracked while parked all day. It keeps the car from getting so hot inside without having to worry if it might rain or not. I'd rather keep the windows cracked while I'm inside at work then leave a sunroof cracked open. This is the main benefit for me. The nice part is, you can't even tell the windows are cracked open a hair.
2. The ventguards tend to cut down on wind noise when the windows are open during freeway driving.
3. If you go with the smoked/tinted guards, it can help cut down on sun glare. If you tend to take the sun visor and flip it around to the door to block the sun, the guards help block part of it already.
3. It's one of the few external car accessories you can buy for under $40. (weak benefit, I know), and they are so easy to install.

Other people may have other reasons for getting them too. These are just my reasons.

[Genoz World]

OPTIMUS - thanks for the post. that helps.

is optimus for optimus prime??

[Optimus]

Transform and roll out!