why those little windows on sides, up front?

NuShrike · 08-18-2006, 04:48 PM

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That, and for increased visibility seeing as the A-pillers can cause some unfortunate blind spots which pedestrians like to hide behind.

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They're too low and at the wrong angles to see pedestrians with.

jimmyrose · 08-18-2006, 04:56 PM

They're useful when the Improbability Drive is engaged...

hyo silver · 08-18-2006, 05:15 PM

They're there to match the ones on the back!

**Tideland Prius** · 08-18-2006, 05:37 PM

Probably for design as one reason. If you look outside, it allows the profile to smoothly follow the windshield rather than having an abrupt vertical line where the mirror/door is.

Besides, I put my parking pass in that window. It's out of sight so I don't have a round thing stuck to the bottom left of the windshield.

ymos · 08-20-2006, 01:54 AM

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Now, THAT is a super idea. Of course, being a retired Kindergarten Teacher, I WOULD think so.
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My wife wants me to measure them to know how big to make things to put in them - Ah the artists's life....

Blue4 · 05-23-2008, 06:40 PM

I've often wondered the answer to this question as well ... what are they for? I met a fellow Prius owner here who put her small stuffed animal of Eeyore there. When it comes to those windows, I'll quote Eeyore and say simply: "thanks for noticing me."

Turbogizzmo · 05-23-2008, 06:56 PM

Ugh I ponder this question too, still no good reason for my technical non-creative mind......

ZC1 · 05-23-2008, 07:06 PM

Due to the aerodynamic (Kammback) design of the vehicle, there is an abnormal amount of A pillar (and associated interior) blockage as compared against the history of cars with a more upright A pillar.

This so-called blockage results in less viewing area or in other words a blind spot, where a blind spot normally is not.

Although the window doesn't give a proper view of traffic, it does offer some outside viewing, especially of curbs, and lessens the impression of a huge A pillar being in your face.

Besides all that, I think it makes the perfect place to attach a glass suction cup arm leading to an IPOD holder or GPS holder.

ZC1

ZC1 · 05-23-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hyo silver

They're there to match the ones on the back!

Forget my last answer, this one is better.

Heh!

ZC1

ZC1 · 05-23-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ymos

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My wife wants me to measure them to know how big to make things to put in them - Ah the artists's life....

You mean like a potted plant, some ruffled curtains or such.

ZC1

05-23-2008, 06:40 PM	#16
Blue4 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rapid City Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: why those little windows on sides, up front? I've often wondered the answer to this question as well ... what are they for? I met a fellow Prius owner here who put her small stuffed animal of Eeyore there. When it comes to those windows, I'll quote Eeyore and say simply: "thanks for noticing me."

05-23-2008, 06:56 PM	#17
Turbogizzmo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 68 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: why those little windows on sides, up front? Ugh I ponder this question too, still no good reason for my technical non-creative mind......

05-23-2008, 07:06 PM	#18
ZC1 Junior Prius Owner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 671 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 2 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 12	Re: why those little windows on sides, up front? Due to the aerodynamic (Kammback) design of the vehicle, there is an abnormal amount of A pillar (and associated interior) blockage as compared against the history of cars with a more upright A pillar. This so-called blockage results in less viewing area or in other words a blind spot, where a blind spot normally is not. Although the window doesn't give a proper view of traffic, it does offer some outside viewing, especially of curbs, and lessens the impression of a huge A pillar being in your face. Besides all that, I think it makes the perfect place to attach a glass suction cup arm leading to an IPOD holder or GPS holder. ZC1

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Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,900 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Probably for design as one reason. If you look outside, it allows the profile to smoothly follow the windshield rather than having an abrupt vertical line where the mirror/door is. Besides, I put my parking pass in that window. It's out of sight so I don't have a round thing stuck to the bottom left of the windshield.