Spoiler

NoMoShocks · 03-06-2008, 04:09 AM

But if Justin get a different car, that will bother the rest of us.

All together now!

"All We are S a y i n g
Is Give Prius a Chance."

"All We are S a y i n g
Is Give Prius a Chance."

"All We are S a y i n g
Is Give Prius a Chance."

"All We are S a y i n g
Is Give Prius a Chance."

"All We are S a y i n g
Is Give Prius a Chance."

"All We are S a y i n g
Is Give Prius a Chance."

rigormortis · 03-06-2008, 05:18 AM

i dont think this has been mentioned yet, but in a comparable hatchback or perhaps a comparable sedan, you dont actually have a window there to
look through, the little window below the spoiler looks to me like an exclusive prius thingy.

it does take some getting used to. but certainly it gets in the way
when you look behind you to see if thats a cop on your back

its just my opinion, but i think not exactly knowing where my front bumper ends is worse then the spoiler

Qlara · 03-06-2008, 12:37 PM

That's the reason why the lower pane of glass (below the spoiler) also has the defroster line.

It's an intent to let you see through there for the lower part of the car.
The 'spoiler' can also treat like a sun shade for this section so you can see better without glare. It will be tougher to see at night because this section is factory tinted and also if you don't have a backup camera.

But overall the rear hatch visibility is well thought of, it's all about getting used to.
When was the last time you drive a 'hatch-back' car?

subarutoo · 03-06-2008, 03:28 PM

You do have full view out the rear window. The lower window is "bonus" coverage. My Subaru has a rear wing that bisects the rear view just about the same. It comes in handy to block out the SUVs headlights when they tailgate you. Think of it as a "feature" not a "problem". Really, its no big deal.

richard schumacher · 03-06-2008, 05:15 PM

Use the Car Talk/Click-and-Clack method of adjusting the outside mirrors. It nearly eliminates blind spots.
Car Talk
Some also add stick-on convex mirrors to one or both outside mirrors.

03-06-2008, 04:09 AM	#11
NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camas, WA Posts: 1,024 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spoiler But if Justin get a different car, that will bother the rest of us. All together now! "All We are S a y i n g Is Give Prius a Chance." "All We are S a y i n g Is Give Prius a Chance." "All We are S a y i n g Is Give Prius a Chance." "All We are S a y i n g Is Give Prius a Chance." "All We are S a y i n g Is Give Prius a Chance." "All We are S a y i n g Is Give Prius a Chance." __________________ Lightning Green McQueen, and owner Larry 2007 Pkg 5, Jan 2007 with modifications: Toyota Mudguards Feb 2007 LED Signal mirrors March 2007 Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel March 2007 ScanGuage II, March 2007 BT Tech Stiffening Plate, March 2007 Nokian WR 195-60R-15 tires, Nov 2007 Solar Gaurd window tint, Feb 2008 Fog Lights on idependant of headlamps, Feb 2008 BT Tech Strut Tower Brace, April, 2008

03-06-2008, 05:18 AM	#12
rigormortis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 1,180 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Spoiler i dont think this has been mentioned yet, but in a comparable hatchback or perhaps a comparable sedan, you dont actually have a window there to look through, the little window below the spoiler looks to me like an exclusive prius thingy. it does take some getting used to. but certainly it gets in the way when you look behind you to see if thats a cop on your back its just my opinion, but i think not exactly knowing where my front bumper ends is worse then the spoiler

03-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#13
Qlara Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 316 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spoiler That's the reason why the lower pane of glass (below the spoiler) also has the defroster line. It's an intent to let you see through there for the lower part of the car. The 'spoiler' can also treat like a sun shade for this section so you can see better without glare. It will be tougher to see at night because this section is factory tinted and also if you don't have a backup camera. But overall the rear hatch visibility is well thought of, it's all about getting used to. When was the last time you drive a 'hatch-back' car?

03-06-2008, 03:28 PM	#14
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,067 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spoiler You do have full view out the rear window. The lower window is "bonus" coverage. My Subaru has a rear wing that bisects the rear view just about the same. It comes in handy to block out the SUVs headlights when they tailgate you. Think of it as a "feature" not a "problem". Really, its no big deal.

03-06-2008, 05:15 PM	#15
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,131 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Spoiler Use the Car Talk/Click-and-Clack method of adjusting the outside mirrors. It nearly eliminates blind spots. Car Talk Some also add stick-on convex mirrors to one or both outside mirrors.