Bdoublet7 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Through some searching I've seen talk of JDM rain guards? Anyone have a photo of these and why they're so sought after? What's the difference between them and OEM or AVS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 They're sought after bc they're from Japan and they have a different look from the oem ones. This site never lets me post pics on here for some reason or I'd show you. Mine are from prova and are discontinued which adds to the "sought after" factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 In the end they all do the same thing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel29 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Sorry had to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Here's what the Prova window rainguards look like (s2baru's car). http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af38/stu-nami/S2BARU/2015-06-25_11-32-11_zpsky4939zl.jpg 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel29 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 It looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 One thing I can say about the Provas is they are VERY FUNCTIONAL. The summer I drove across the US I hit some downpours in Kansas,Colorado, and Ohio. Could have the windows cracked at 65-80mph and not a drop came inside. Don't know if this holds true but when I didn't want to run my a/C they created a slight draft to bring in fresh air. Seems the groove has something to do with that. Thanks for sharing those pics Humble, refreshing to see it in its prime rather than in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I really regret not getting a set of Prova rain guards when they were available. My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Me too. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Mine are still in the box. I'm still flirting with the idea of repainting my trim first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I saw a set on a northwest subie page for sale last summer. Haven't seen a set since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Mine are still in the box. I'm still flirting with the idea of repainting my trim first. I don't ever plan on painting, plastidipping or wrapping my trim.....if you ever want to let them go.....ahem. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Heh. I don't see myself getting rid of them anytime soon. If I repaint the trim, it'll be with a high quality automotive finish so the guards can go on top. At this point, though, the chance of that happening is small. Too many other priorities to sink money into a minor project like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Yea very glad I managed to find a set...thanks to Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Islandborn and samsino (both local to me) both have a set. I feel left out My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I saw a set on a northwest subie page for sale last summer. Haven't seen a set since. Actually, now that I think about it... that might have been the set I picked up. He posted them here, and on Facebook, plus I'm sure a few other places. It was certainly a really nice evening out when I picked them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 That was them then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel29 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 One thing I can say about the Provas is they are VERY FUNCTIONAL. The summer I drove across the US I hit some downpours in Kansas,Colorado, and Ohio. Could have the windows cracked at 65-80mph and not a drop came inside. Don't know if this holds true but when I didn't want to run my a/C they created a slight draft to bring in fresh air. Seems the groove has something to do with that. Thanks for sharing those pics Humble, refreshing to see it in its prime rather than in the garage interesting.. how much were those? car looks great btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 interesting.. how much were those? car looks great btw. I paid $260 for mine. The person I had bought them from had already imported them from Japan. He happened to have noticed them and scooped them up, along with some other JDM goodies to fill up a shipping pallet. Once he got them state-side, he listed them. This was the first week of September. I have no idea how much it would cost in order to find them available in Japan and have them shipped yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I Think I paid somewhere between 200-240 for mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbob72cb Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 In the end they all do the same thing though Are they really all the same? These are the ones I'm looking at for my 2014 Legacy. What do you think? Can't beat the price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-Out-Channel-2MM-Visors-5pc-Deflector-Sunroof-for-Subaru-Legacy-B4-4D-09-14/232601826558?hash=item36282634fe:g:NAQAAOSwPpZaOH9~&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I think I'd go with the OEM ones before those... weathertech makes a nice set, too The ebay ones you linked to appear to just use adhesive tape to bond them to the door - not sure how secure that's going to be in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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